Original binding posts?

[tf1216]

I am looking for a binding post of a different flavor. I am familiar with Cardas' patent pending posts http://www.soniccraft.com/products/connections/bindingpost/cardas_cpbp.htm and Eichmanns http://www.soniccraft.com/products/connections/bindingpost/eichmann.htm but I want to see what else is out there.

I love the look of the Furutech binding posts (http://www.audiomania.com/shop/goods-6113.html), is there anything out there that looks similar?

As of right now I am going to go with the Cardas or Dayton binding posts.

[nikbrewer]

wow, those bindign posts cost more them most the speakers i build? what makes one post better then the others? also, they are on the back of the seaker, who cares what the ylook like. I use the 1 7/8" press in cups w/ spreing terminals, a wholw 1.00$ each

[Mark65]

Can I ask a question? What good is Alpha phosphor bronze conductors and eutectic brass housings if you then set-screw the wire in?:confused:

I think the proper spelling of this company's name is s-n-a-k-e o-i-l.:D

Mark

Edit: Just looked at the cardas, that one at least has a mechnical difference in the connection, so there's that....

[tf1216]

I probably should have mentioned that I want to keep the cost below $20 per pair.

I intend on these speakers to be timeless, to me, and if the back is visible I would like a pair of posts that pleases my eyes.

[Face]

Gold plated copper posts: http://soniccraft.com/products/connections/bindingpost/vampire_bphexcb.htm

[nikbrewer]

Timeless? wow, you must be new. i havent built a speaker yet i dident want to redo a month later

[tf1216]

Haha, not new. I am tired of always want to change things. Build them once and then leave them alone. However, there will be a removable back plate to access the crossover whenever I feel like ( :

[philiparcario]

Haha, not new. I am tired of always want to change things. Build them once and then leave them alone. However, there will be a removable back plate to access the crossover whenever I feel like ( :

I have a good quality set from these sellers check out the link
20 dollar for a set of 4 .


http://www.markaudio.com/store/binding_posts

[andykriech]

I probably should have mentioned that I want to keep the cost below $20 per pair.

I intend on these speakers to be timeless, to me, and if the back is visible I would like a pair of posts that pleases my eyes.

Well, I am not sure about timeless, but you could use nice posts like Philip linked with a unique terminal plate and it would certainly be different.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p104/akriech/DIY%20Speakers%20-%20Cryolites%20-%202007/08aCryolitesfrontandback.jpg

Personally, I like the insulated euro types to keep shorts to a minimum.
http://www.apexjr.com/images/5WAY_BPOSTS_GOLD_CLEAR.JPG

Andy

[tf1216]

Thank you for the link. That is a rockin' deal.

Do you connect to them with spades, plugs or bare wire? Any faults with them?

[philiparcario]

I use banana plugs never had a problem. the company is good used to sell jordan drivers.

[daryl]

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=65241.msg597530#msg597530

[tf1216]

Haha, good link Daryl. Thanks ( :

I started that thread on AudioCircle in hopes of getting suggestions from guys not in DIY realm. I was hoping to see what high priced posts they had experience with. I love coming to PE to find accessories and equipment the DIY guys find of high value.

[daryl]

Small World.

Those Cardas posts look nice though I have not seen them personally.

They are more expensive but Cardas could be a lot more expensive than they are.

http://www.soniccraft.com/products/connections/bindingpost/cardas_ccgr.htm