I use older equipment and I save as much money as possible so I'm in the same boat as you I don't need to spend 10 dollars on an adapter bare wire all you need
@@Keytonpollard A quality 16 gauge wire is all you need for a normal setup, If your speakers are 30 feet or more away from your amp, probably drop down to a 14 gauge wire. + to + and - to -
I do that to each end of about a 12" length of 12Gauge speaker wire and attach a banana plug socket. If I had seen the Deadbolt Flex Pin before I would have made my own I would have been tempted, though I don't need 12pairs of them...
Hello James Tinning is a process of making a better electrical connection from stranded wire .The strands of each wire are twisted together at the end and then a little solder is added to make them act as one for a better "electrical" connection @@jamespatient7438
I want to Thank you for even discussing this type of adapter. Some of us have tried everything from Spade to Bare Wire to Spade and have hit a dead end. I needed to use a 10 AWG wire that would not fit into an old style speaker and because of this adapter it is possible!
These definitely get the job done and I was using something similar for a while, but I think the best connector I’ve personally found are something similar called lil’piggies. They’re solid bare wire to banana plug adapters. They gave me the best sound out of what I’ve tried. Perhaps this Sewell brand is better…Ymmv
Those look like they could short together really easily. On vintage low power receivers and speakers I just use 18 or 16 gauge speaker wire zip cord and strip back 1/2 inch and tin the strands together, clean off the flux well, and dress it up with black and red shrink sleeve.
@@MODAC I would respectfully debate that. I have the same connectors except they are banana jacks and I have not used them because all that exposed metal creates potential for trouble in my opinion. The crown of that brass nut is not insulated and is connected to the speaker output conductors. in this example you have the flexible wire which allows them to move as the speaker wire is moved about.
I prefer good 'ole stranded wire with most terminals, including spring terminals. 16, 14, or 12 gauge is all you'll ever need, depending on power output and wire length. I'm not a fan of banana plugs or any pin connectors for speakers. Just my preference. Most of these new connectors just simply save time at the expense of a good gas tight, low resistance connection.
Be careful with Sewel brand, I got some and just happened to be reading about them in reviews. There is no insulator on the outside, only relying on the anodization to keep the signal from getting where it shouldn't. If the two connectors are touching you can short out a receiver or amplifier.
It does allow you to use a heavier gauge wire and adapt it to fit 14 or 12 gauge wire that would not normally fit into the spring receptacle. Not a problem, just an option.
Just adds another joint ( where the speaker cable connects to the plug, presumably a grub screw ), if using fat cable, it would be easier to cut of half the strands.
I'm a bare wire guy, not tinned just twist tight and insert. My Pioneer SX-1080 does just fine by this. Keep it simple!
I use older equipment and I save as much money as possible so I'm in the same boat as you I don't need to spend 10 dollars on an adapter bare wire all you need
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What kind of wires do you use or just what ever wires then you connect them to a positive and negative pulse?
@@Keytonpollard A quality 16 gauge wire is all you need for a normal setup, If your speakers are 30 feet or more away from your amp, probably drop down to a 14 gauge wire. + to + and - to -
Tinning the end of good speaker wire will work nicely and it's a respected practice !
I do that to each end of about a 12" length of 12Gauge speaker wire and attach a banana plug socket. If I had seen the Deadbolt Flex Pin before I would have made my own I would have been tempted, though I don't need 12pairs of them...
Only if it’s 14AWG or higher.
Hi there, what do you mean by tinning?
Hello James Tinning is a process of making a better electrical connection from stranded wire .The strands of each wire are twisted together at the end and then a little solder is added to make them act as one for a better "electrical" connection @@jamespatient7438
@@jamespatient7438using some solder to tin the tip by melting a tiny bit of solder onto the wire.
I want to Thank you for even discussing this type of adapter. Some of us have tried everything from Spade to Bare Wire to Spade and have hit a dead end. I needed to use a 10 AWG wire that would not fit into an old style speaker and because of this adapter it is possible!
So from this how do I connect this speaker on tv?
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These definitely get the job done and I was using something similar for a while, but I think the best connector I’ve personally found are something similar called lil’piggies. They’re solid bare wire to banana plug adapters. They gave me the best sound out of what I’ve tried. Perhaps this Sewell brand is better…Ymmv
I have looked a long time to find something like this to connect my speakers to the amplifier… only manage to find something today 🎉
I've Never Heard Of Those Before...That's Smart! Thanks for The Tip👍😉🇨🇦
Love Sewell’s products. Very nice
Thank You ! Just what I was looking for .
This is neat. Thanks for the suggestion.
Cool i didn't know that had those got a old technics from 1976 im going to buy those
Those look like they could short together really easily. On vintage low power receivers and speakers I just use 18 or 16 gauge speaker wire zip cord and strip back 1/2 inch and tin the strands together, clean off the flux well, and dress it up with black and red shrink sleeve.
Nope.
Good solution, keeps the strain off the old speaker output terminals too.
@@MODAC I would respectfully debate that. I have the same connectors except they are banana jacks and I have not used them because all that exposed metal creates potential for trouble in my opinion. The crown of that brass nut is not insulated and is connected to the speaker output conductors. in this example you have the flexible wire which allows them to move as the speaker wire is moved about.
That's what I heard from folks who have used it shorting their amp. I gave a pass on these.
@@zulumax1 I always wrap a layer of electrical tape around my banana plugs to ensure that never happens. I suspect you can do the same here.
I have these and they are great. Positioning is key though because they can touch and short.
Just use bare wire
@@kn4ixc normally yes, but if you use low gauge wire for longer runs, you’ll need something like these to insert in the connectors.
bare wire is sounds the best!
I prefer good 'ole stranded wire with most terminals, including spring terminals. 16, 14, or 12 gauge is all you'll ever need, depending on power output and wire length. I'm not a fan of banana plugs or any pin connectors for speakers. Just my preference. Most of these new connectors just simply save time at the expense of a good gas tight, low resistance connection.
Simplicity is beautiful
was there something on the outside to stop them from touching each other and shortening something else
Thank you! I have doubled up copper with solder.
Is there any way to convert vintage to wireless?
Those look like they would short together when you put 4 in there
Can u show how to hook Model STV 870 speakers to this system? Im struggling here at home trying to figure out which wires go where
Hello!! Do speakers like these sound mono if the plug is not shinny anymore?
I hate spring connectors but the one good thing about them is that you can make the connection with bare wires.
I have bare wire speakers how do i use them on thier own they came with a radio very old should i get an amp? They are 8 ohms
Really searching for that 6.1 amplifier what is that brand name
Thank you!
sick
What is the name of the connector?
My speakers have 4 wires red black blue and grey I dont know how to hook them up. Any ideas?
Is it a built in amp but still has exposed wires for the hookup?
@@nicholaslibby1515 I bought the speakers at a thrift shop. No reciver
Cut the flex pin a little so it doesn't touch and get one with pvc rubber on it
Be careful with Sewel brand, I got some and just happened to be reading about them in reviews. There is no insulator on the outside, only relying on the anodization to keep the signal from getting where it shouldn't. If the two connectors are touching you can short out a receiver or amplifier.
Yep. I have them. I tape them because they can touch because they are floppy.
l just solder the bare wire to 1/8" and slip it in the connector so the wire is not showing to prevent any shorting.
I bare my cables but it still sound mono. Could me my Yamaha amplifier?
What is the Name of. Your Amplifier
Nice
Lightly tin your wire ends.
A solution to a problem that does not exist.
It does allow you to use a heavier gauge wire and adapt it to fit 14 or 12 gauge wire that would not normally fit into the spring receptacle. Not a problem, just an option.
Just adds another joint ( where the speaker cable connects to the plug, presumably a grub screw ), if using fat cable, it would be easier to cut of half the strands.
What is name of iqument
Why is it called a banana wire?
It’s not. Banana plugs.
Pin connectors are fine.
Yes, they are. But I prefer these.
Yes and I maybe lost a spring…..
Having all of that exposed wire, in such close proximity to other bare wires is not good....
Those can short
Nope
Wouldn’t the bare wire be a better connection with less getting in the way??? All this crap seems like snake oil to me
INSANELY annoying with these shorts that keep looping. What if you are unable to turn it off/switch?