So now silver doesn't oxidize? And why would adding an extra connection point be better than just a solid wire? It's not connectors don't improve sound they are just convenient. On loudspeakers, I also try to not use binding posts those negatively affect sound to a larger degree than a wire termination. Keep in mind much of what you think is proper about audio is more about convenience and ease of production and profits it is not about sound quality.
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?