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Post by wesm228 on Oct 7, 2011 1:25:16 GMT -5
Changed out the old Radio Shack cheapies. Ha, these were pretty cheap too, but they're much higher quality fwiw: Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2011 1:57:52 GMT -5
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Post by hemster on Oct 7, 2011 3:55:09 GMT -5
I know those ones from Monoprice. Inexpensive and effective ...as long as you ensure a good tight connection to the cable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2011 6:41:12 GMT -5
That's the key, that's for sure. I've used those from monoprice, very economical. I prefer the ones from Orange County, though ...as long as you ensure a good tight connection to the cable. |
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Post by geebo on Oct 15, 2011 9:00:50 GMT -5
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Post by edoggrc51 on Oct 15, 2011 11:49:49 GMT -5
Been using them for years now with ZERO problems.  |
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Post by LCSeminole on Oct 15, 2011 11:56:27 GMT -5
Totally agree, the GLS brand that Orange County sells are solid. Especially the locking type. That's the key, that's for sure. I've sued those from monoprice, very economical. I prefer the ones from Orange County, though ...as long as you ensure a good tight connection to the cable. |
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Post by ngmitter on Oct 15, 2011 12:46:30 GMT -5
Got a ton of them in use myself. Best deal when you get them on sale.
Monoprice, FTW!
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Post by roadrunner on Oct 15, 2011 13:23:57 GMT -5
I have both the Parts Express and the GLS banana plugs. They are both excellent, but I would give the edge to the GLS offering... the GLS are also cheaper when bought in quantity. Link for the GLS banana plugs shown below. www.speakerrepair.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=AHH_BananaForgot to mention that GLS also has an excellent spade plug connector, for those who prefer this type connector. I believe it is a 5/16 spade, so it should work with premium binding posts. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2011 19:49:59 GMT -5
I have about 10 different types of bananas and my favorite by far is the Nakamichi ones but a good margin. the build quality is superior vs even the GLS ones. I find the GLS ones to use very crappy metal, as the metal is very pitted and the plugs squeak very badly while putting them together. The GLS locking plugs are much better quality but the nak locking ones are again a clear step above in build quality and material used. This is of course only my opinion.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2011 5:46:31 GMT -5
I've never used these before... thanks for sharing your observation. Always like the look of these but I have heard some mixed opinions (from people I don't know). I have about 10 different types of bananas and my favorite by far is the Nakamichi ones but a good margin. the build quality is superior vs even the GLS ones. I find the GLS ones to use very crappy metal, as the metal is very pitted and the plugs squeak very badly while putting them together. The GLS locking plugs are much better quality but the nak locking ones are again a clear step above in build quality and material used. This is of course only my opinion. |
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Post by SuBXeRo on Oct 29, 2011 14:37:23 GMT -5
i have the monoprice banana plugs and they dont compare at all to the emotiva interconnects, i think those packs are a great value for the money you spend on them, i wish they just sold them in pairs tbh.
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Post by headknocker on Nov 24, 2011 2:13:44 GMT -5
I have about 10 different types of bananas and my favorite by far is the Nakamichi ones but a good margin. the build quality is superior vs even the GLS ones. I find the GLS ones to use very crappy metal, as the metal is very pitted and the plugs squeak very badly while putting them together. The GLS locking plugs are much better quality but the nak locking ones are again a clear step above in build quality and material used. This is of course only my opinion. I have those Nakamichi banana plugs in my upstairs/primary HT. I got them on ebay for a crazy low price. |
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Post by RadTech on Nov 24, 2011 9:36:08 GMT -5
I uses the monoprice bananas on everything. Never had a problem.
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Post by RichGuy on Nov 24, 2011 9:44:17 GMT -5
The GLS locking are my favorites.  |
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Post by fantaxp7 on Nov 25, 2011 7:40:29 GMT -5
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Post by kellys on Nov 25, 2011 10:51:30 GMT -5
The monoprice are ok brace they are so cheap. I have been using them for a few years now and found them sliding out a couple of times. The springs seem to lose a little but of their tension. Nothing a small screwdriver in between the springs won't fix, although I have broken one this way. Good thing they are so cheap and I bought three extra pairs.
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