Speaker Termination for dummies


OK...I know there are other threads out there about speaker connectors but I need this stuff spoon fed to me. How should I hook my speakers up. I have a Marantz 7200 Receiver and psb Alpha speakers so I can't pay $500 for wire! I have heard of "banana plugs" but what are "spade connectors" and how do they work. Also, what gauge wire should I be using to run 25' to the rear channels? Thanks in advance.
jc1430

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Buy OMC Monster cable from J&R music world or soundcity.com
about $ 1.00 a foot or less .Try to use bare wire first ... twist the ends with a linemans pliers or regular pliers this will make the ends tight and will rough up the ends. You can also add crimp on spades from radio shack if necessary. The Linemans pliers is a heavy tool used by electrians and does a great job of crimping too ( $15.00 or so at HD) Also on posts place wire on left side and wrap around to right side so nut pushes wire onto post not away from it.