banana plug

A banana connector (commonly banana plug for the male, banana socket or banana jack for the female) is a single-wire (one conductor) electrical connector used for joining wires to equipment. The term 4 mm connector is also used, especially in Europe, although not all banana connectors will mate with 4 mm parts. The plug is typically a four-leafed spring tip that fits snugly into the jack. The plugs are frequently used to terminate patch cords for electronic test equipment. They are also often used as the plugs on the cables connecting the amplifier to the loudspeakers in hi-fi sound systems.

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  1. DevonMike

    Banana Plug Question

    Ive just received these for my Marantz receiver. Question is how do i remove the red and black outer casing? Does it pull off or is it a screw fitting ? Thanks.
  2. RehanSaeedUK

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    I'm currently renovating my house and am trying to work out as a complete audio noob what speaker wires I can hide away under the floor. I'm thinking I can arrange the front left, center and right channels in front of the TV without any problem by hiding them behind a cabinet. For the rear left...
  3. B

    Help With Australian Yamaha RX-V6A and Banana Plugs

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  4. Lars2801

    Tannoy Cheviot spring terminal trouble

    Hi, I’ve got a pair of the original Tannoy Cheviot and i’am wondering if anyone has these speakers and how they manage to use thicker cables. I’ve searched for some banana plugs but can only find 4mm while I believe the terminal is 3mm. Does anyone have a solution for this problem?
  5. R

    Question Banana plug recommendation for outdoor speakers

    Hi Everyone I have a pair of Polk Audio outdoor speakers and i need to terminate the speaker wire with banana plugs to make it easier to connect the speakers. My questions are I need a right angled banana plug because the gap at the back of the speaker and wall will not take a normal banana...
  6. B

    Yamaha DSP-A1 - Damaged Speaker Socket - Advice...?

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  7. DrSpaceman

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  8. D

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  9. wobblycogs

    Banana Plug Blanking Socket

    I've just about finished installing our home cinema but there's one small item missing that would make my life easier or at least allow me to sleep easier. The cinema room is also the kids playroom which works well when it's just our two. When we've got half a dozen kids in there though I'd like...
  10. M

    Banana plugs dont fit in speaker nor in receiver

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  11. nonsibicunctis

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  12. dsfrichards

    Question 1st time banana plug user.. help?

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  13. Scott28

    Question Concept 20 Banana Plug question

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  14. Hugevibes

    Question Non Standard Banana plug?

    I have some old B&W speakers (which sound quite nice for my price range), though I suspect, nay rather hope the banana plug is broken (I've tried switching the outputs and cables but no dice), However the inputs on one of my speakers is completely strange: the banana plug is threaded (the other...
  15. F

    Question Banana plug for QED XT40 Speaker Cable?

    Can anyone recommend a banana plug for QED XT40 speaker cable? Have some small generic ones but this cable is super thick.
  16. kyled84

    Wire Stripping Issues

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  17. AVThreepwood

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    I just realised there is a cable section of the forum and that I posted in the wrong section of the forum so I am going to post this there now. This thread can be deleted. Sorry! I would like some advice on speaker cables please. I know its been asked many times and I have read many of the...
  18. M

    B&W 683 speakers and banana plug connectors

    B&W 683's and banana plug connectors Greetings, I'm wanting to use banana plugs instead of straight wired connection, mainly for convenience. Any 683 owners using banana plugs? The terminal posts don't look as though standard banana plugs will fit. Input would be much appreciated. Many...
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