Speaker cable with built in plug

[copperband]

Hi,

I am testing the XPA-5 so I need to plug and un-plug speaker cables many times in order to compare the sound quality with and without XPA-5. I like the Emo speaker cable because of the included banana plug, but it's a bit pricey for me . Anyone knows where else has the same cable for less money? I don't want to buy banana plug and spend the time to install banana plug.

Thanks.

[stiehl11]

For cheap you can go to Home Depot or Lowes (or other stores like them) and pick up inexpensive speaker wire. Then go to your local Hi-Fi shop/Big Box store and get a set of screw action banana plugs. Strip the ends of your wire, twist the strands at the end, insert into the plugs and tighten the screw and you're ready to go. It's faster than next day delivery from anyone/anywhere and likely the most inexpensive you'll get.

If you want better quality speaker cables you will pay more and wait longer. Check TigerDirect and Monoprice for what you need but you still won't beat the price or the timing of that simple solution.

[hemster]

Blue Jeans or Monoprice are good bets. I use cables from both and can recommend.