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Why terminate speaker wire?

I'm apparently missing the point so can some knowledgeable person please explain why speaker wire termination is used?

It seems bare wire directly connected to the speaker / amp inputs / outputs would provide better current transfer than inserting two /  four  connections (one on each end) into the stream..  If the wire is to large to go into the connector or the speaker wire is being changed out all the time I could see it  and if bare wire is too hard to use couldn't just tinning the ends with silver solder be the best connection?

 

danager

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erik_squires
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FTR:  Silver oxidizes so most silver looking copper wire is actually tinned.

 

@danager 

Compared to bare wiring I think a well made terminated connection offers the most consistent and largest surface area.  Consider a crimped on / cold welded spade.  You have 100% of the wire coming into contact with the spade, and then the very large surface area of the spade makes the contact with the speaker terminal. 

erik_squires
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  • Convenience connecting
  • Lack of oxidation
  • Reduced chance of shorts (no rogue strands)
  • Looks
  • Most surface area to surface area connection
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