Cheap top quality 4mm banana plugs

Mr Incredible · 11-01-2008, 3:57 PM

**** Although I started this thread in Jan 2008, CPC have special promotions from time to time. so keep your eye open if they are not currently on offer *****

Top quality banana plugs on special offer at CPC. Only a couple of days to go I believe.

EDIT: 8 Dec 2010

Original bananas are now over a £1 but the same maker has some new ones with screw connections which is really neat.

PRO SIGNAL|PSG03481|BANANA PLUG, 4MM, BLACK, GOLD | CPC

PRO SIGNAL|PSG03480|BANANA PLUG, 4MM, RED, GOLD | CPC

Buy 10 or more and it's more or less 50p each plus posting which may be expensive depending if you get other stuff.

I like these because you can either enter the cable on the top or the side. Side entry allows them to be stacked if messing about with bi-amping/wiring at the amp end.

shodan · 13-01-2008, 10:01 PM

Thanks Mr Incredible. You really are a hero! I've ordered 5 of each.

nero0410 · 14-01-2008, 3:15 PM

Cheers

Lot better than the plastic things I got

tris

CJROSS · 14-01-2008, 4:48 PM

I bought these after Mr.I posting the link above, brilliant VFM. Really good plugs IMHO.

Majicthighs · 14-01-2008, 10:37 PM

I ordered 10 of each yesterday (needed at both ends of the wires

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PSD · 15-01-2008, 10:20 PM

Just got 20 of these, thanks for sharing the information.

RaxSteve · 16-01-2008, 2:56 PM

Thanks a lot, i was wondering where to get some quality ones. Should do nicely (20 of each)

Majicthighs · 16-01-2008, 6:24 PM

Got mine today.

This is going to be a real silly question, but what is the best way to terminate these?
Is it just feed the wire in the back and try and poke it out the side a bit and screw down? The fact the thread goes all the way down means you can't terminate them like it is shown here:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...ermination.pdf

It seems to me they could work loose quite easily.

DES-Lite · 16-01-2008, 6:44 PM

Getting the onkyo 605 and the jamo 102's in a few days... how many of these will i be able to use (just 5.1 for the mo)...ps i know i dont need them really... but while they are this price

Mr Incredible · 16-01-2008, 7:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majicthighs

Got mine today.

This is going to be a real silly question, but what is the best way to terminate these?
Is it just feed the wire in the back and try and poke it out the side a bit and screw down? The fact the thread goes all the way down means you can't terminate them like it is shown here:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/...ermination.pdf

It seems to me they could work loose quite easily.

For a top entry (missionary) as opposed to a side entry (spoons) just push enough cable through the center spindle and pull enough through one side entry hole to be able to double up on itself and pushed back through the other side of the side entry, if you see what I mean. Then tighten the knurled end up. If you really want to get thorough then people have been known to solder the wire into the banana plug. But for me I'm happy with the hand tightened nut.

-Ad- · 17-01-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Incredible

For a top entry (missionary) as opposed to a side entry (spoons)...........

zpos · 17-01-2008, 5:57 PM

Cheers, have ordered some.

z

zpos · 18-01-2008, 12:09 PM

Talk about fast delivery, they arrived this morning!

z

holliefabbabe · 03-02-2008, 8:09 PM

oh dear it doesnt work now

it says The product AV1522902 was not found.

shame

bcopping · 03-02-2008, 8:38 PM

I think they have just changed price, items AV15229 & AV15230

Mr Incredible · 03-02-2008, 10:12 PM

Searching for the part number won't work. Click the links I gave. They still work; I just tried.

EDIT:

Well. although the links work, you get an error on buying one. Sorry, looks like the deal is finished. For now! These have been offered on a special before, so I'll keep my eyes open!

trainspotter · 03-02-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Incredible

Searching for the part number won't work. Click the links I gave. They still work; I just tried.

EDIT:

Well. although the links work, you get an error on buying one. Sorry, looks like the deal is finished. For now! These have been offered on a special before, so I'll keep my eyes open!

damn, I just tried also. Never mind hopefully they will be available again.

LC Cool T · 09-02-2008, 6:02 PM

Mr Incredible can you let me know also when they arrive on a good special deal again. Thanks

Mr Incredible · 09-02-2008, 6:20 PM

You should get an email notification if I post here again. Assuming you have email notification turned on in your user profile.

CaptainHam · 11-02-2008, 1:13 PM

Just posting my interest in these so I get an email update if the offer comes up again...

*CallMeSteve* · 13-02-2008, 12:07 PM

I put these in my basket few weeks back and couldn't decide if I wanted them. Since putting the price up, I decided I wanted them and went back to my basket and they were still there for the old price. I managed to checkout and got them delivered couple of days ago. Excellent bargain!

amadan · 18-02-2008, 2:27 AM

PSG01681 — PRO SIGNAL — 4MM PLUGS, GOLD, BLACK .

[*] Colour:Black[*] Plating:GOLD[*] Size:4mm[/LIST]Availability

Availability: In Stock

Price For: 1
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Order Multiple: 1
Unit Price: €1.36 (€1.65)
Qty

we get screwed over here

Mr Incredible · 18-02-2008, 9:48 AM

The UK price is now about the same I think. (£1.12 inc VAT)

BTW, you mustn't link to images directly on another web site without their permission: it is seen as bandwidth theft. My images were captured and uploaded to Flickr.

amadan · 20-02-2008, 9:45 PM

post edited

Dubplate · 25-02-2008, 3:54 PM

these seem to be back in at 50.5p each - although i get a £7 handling charge (inc VAT) seems a bit excessive?

:EDIT: the handling charge is P&P - I thought I was going to get charged both lol I've just ordered 20 :D

Mr Incredible · 25-02-2008, 4:54 PM

Nice spot Dubplate.

So 20 off costs £17.10 all in delivered and VAT. Still much cheaper than elsewhere.

Fill your boots people whilst it lasts (again!)

*Soapsurgeon* · 29-02-2008, 5:32 PM

hi, quick question.

Am i meant to insulate these plugs? Is there any chance of them shorting out? The plugs aren't physically touching but they are pretty close!

Also, how can I tell if they are shorting out? Do I just sit and wait until my amp goes bang?

Mr Incredible · 01-03-2008, 1:05 PM

Modern AV amplifiers have the ability to detect short circuits in the speaker output and will auto shutoff if there is a problem. So no worries on that score.

If you're at all concerned just slip a small piece of thin cardboard inbetween the banana plugs and sockets.

Mr Incredible · 21-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Just a bump as a reminder that these are still available on the CPC web site for 50p +P&P.

im333 · 22-03-2008, 11:56 AM

how do these compare to these:
http://www.quantumelectronics.co.uk/...nana_plug.html

seem cheap compared to other stokists...

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