BlueWizard
Distinguished Member
I've used and recommended Sewell Deadbolt Banana Plugs for years. It came to my attention that a company called MEDIABRIDGE made very similar near identical Plugs but with metal (anodized aluminum) bodies was now available in the UK.
I was just on Amazon-UK and saw the Mediabridge listed there.
Here are the common Sewell Deadbolt Banana Plugs -
Amazon product ASIN B01MFAIFU2
Here are the Mediabridge Banana Plugs I just found on Amazon-UK -
Amazon product ASIN B01AH0TRTW
I have both and use both, and find them both to be very good products with a generally low profile. And there is only a couple of Pounds difference in the Price.
Here is a video that would apply equally to the Sewell Deadbolt and the Mediabridge Plugs -
In a type of Banana Plugs that attach the wire with two Screws, there are some nice product here too.
Nakamichi seems to hit a pretty high standard -
Amazon product ASIN B00AKILSQM
Amazon product ASIN B07BVQ4XY1
Vimmor Y Plug 4 Pcs 45 Degree Nakamichi Speaker Banana: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
And the Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs (screw connect) -
Sewell and Mediabridge also makes high quality SPADE connectors, though not sure if they are available in the UK -
Of course there are many other brands of good Banana Plugs -
Of course there are Locking Banana Plugs, though these seem to be more rare today. Once inserted, you screw the bottom up to expand the Plug itself until it locks into the banana socket. Extremely high holding tension and therefor contact force on this type.
QED, Fisual, and other Cable and Wire makers have their own house brands of plugs. Some, for example, QED have a special Airloc Banana Plugs that can only be installed by a dealer, but these are also very good, if you have the tool to install them. They Crimp the plug very tightly on the wire for maximum contact. Though they do have a DIY version of the Airloc plugs that are called SCREWLOC -
QED Screwloc -
Fisual Banana Plugs -
Audioquest Banana Plugs -
Notice the BFA-type have a hollow shaft. These are considered premium banana plugs in any brand.
Just making people aware of the options available.
And of course, there are many other brands and designs worth considering, just too many to list here.
Hopefully this is helpful to some.
Steve/bluewizard
I was just on Amazon-UK and saw the Mediabridge listed there.
Here are the common Sewell Deadbolt Banana Plugs -
Amazon product ASIN B01MFAIFU2
Here are the Mediabridge Banana Plugs I just found on Amazon-UK -
Amazon product ASIN B01AH0TRTW
I have both and use both, and find them both to be very good products with a generally low profile. And there is only a couple of Pounds difference in the Price.
Here is a video that would apply equally to the Sewell Deadbolt and the Mediabridge Plugs -
In a type of Banana Plugs that attach the wire with two Screws, there are some nice product here too.
Nakamichi seems to hit a pretty high standard -
Amazon product ASIN B00AKILSQM
Amazon product ASIN B07BVQ4XY1
Vimmor Y Plug 4 Pcs 45 Degree Nakamichi Speaker Banana: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
And the Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs (screw connect) -
Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, 24k Gold Dual Screw Lock Speaker Connector, 12 Pairs: Amazon.co.uk: Hi-Fi & Speakers
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Sewell Silverback Banana Plugs, 24k Gold Dual Screw Lock Speaker Connector, 12 Pairs at Amazon UK.
www.amazon.co.uk
Sewell and Mediabridge also makes high quality SPADE connectors, though not sure if they are available in the UK -
Deadbolt 45 Degree Spade Plugs
How to Install Deadbolt Spade Connectors: Unscrew the cap of the Deadbolt Spade Connector. Feed the bare conductor of the speaker wire through the center hole of the connector. Bend the strands of the speaker wire down around the teeth of the connector. Screw the cap back on to secure the spade...
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Shop New ULTRA Series Fast-Lock 45° Spade Plugs (6 Pair) 12 Pack | Mediabridge Products
Shop ULTRA Series Fast-Lock 45° Spade Plugs (6 Pair) 12 Pack electronics and accessories from Mediabridge Products.
www.mediabridgeproducts.com
Of course there are many other brands of good Banana Plugs -
FosPower Banana Plugs 6 Pairs: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Shop FosPower Banana Plugs 6 Pairs / 12 pcs, Closed Screw 24K Gold Plated Banana Speaker Plug Connectors for Speaker Wire, Wall Plate, Home Theater, Audio/Video Receiver, Amplifiers and Sound Systems. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
KabelDirekt Banana Plug: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy KabelDirekt Banana Plug (6 sq mm Connectors, Screwable, Suitable to flexibly Connect Cables to Hi-Fi boxes, amplifiers, AV receivers, power amplifiers, sound and stereo systems) (5 pairs) at Amazon UK.
www.amazon.co.uk
Of course there are Locking Banana Plugs, though these seem to be more rare today. Once inserted, you screw the bottom up to expand the Plug itself until it locks into the banana socket. Extremely high holding tension and therefor contact force on this type.
Audiocrast 4 Pcs Carbon Fiber Shell Banana Plugs: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Shop Audiocrast 4 Pcs Carbon Fiber Shell Banana Plugs Speaker Connector Plugs, Selflocking style Speaker Plug Connectors for HiFi Speaker Wire. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
QED, Fisual, and other Cable and Wire makers have their own house brands of plugs. Some, for example, QED have a special Airloc Banana Plugs that can only be installed by a dealer, but these are also very good, if you have the tool to install them. They Crimp the plug very tightly on the wire for maximum contact. Though they do have a DIY version of the Airloc plugs that are called SCREWLOC -
QED Screwloc -
QED Screwloc Forte ABS 4mm Banana Plug (Pair) at AV.com
QED Screwloc Forte ABS 4mm Banana Plug (Pair) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
Fisual Banana Plugs -
Fisual Easy Fix Banana Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
Fisual Easy Fix Banana Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
Fisual Easy Fix 90 Degree Banana Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
Fisual Easy Fix 90 Degree Banana Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
Fisual Easy Fix BFA Camcon Plugs (4 Pack) at AV.com
Fisual Easy Fix BFA Camcon Plugs (4 Pack) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
Audioquest Banana Plugs -
AudioQuest SureGrip 300 Gold BFA Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
AudioQuest SureGrip 300 Gold BFA Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
AudioQuest SureGrip 300 Silver BFA Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
AudioQuest SureGrip 300 Silver BFA Plugs (Pack Of 4) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
AudioQuest SureGrip 100 Silver BFA Plugs (Pack Of 8) at AV.com
AudioQuest SureGrip 100 Silver BFA Plugs (Pack Of 8) at AV.com
www.audiovisualonline.co.uk
Notice the BFA-type have a hollow shaft. These are considered premium banana plugs in any brand.
Just making people aware of the options available.
And of course, there are many other brands and designs worth considering, just too many to list here.
Hopefully this is helpful to some.
Steve/bluewizard
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