banana connectors

[cpereznavarro]

have dayton audio 091-1260 plugs. never used banana connectors. is there a best way to connect your wires to minimize transmission loss? didn't know if there were any special tips/tricks.

[madrok]

...to minimise transmission loss: Forego the convenience of banana plugs, and use bare speaker wire to connect to your components and terminals. If you have to use banana plugs, screw the wire in tight.

[nick29498141]

I'd definently use Bannanas or spades if you can. some bare speaker wire can oxidize quickly, making for losses in electron flow, you may not notice it, but it's kind of a reassurance thing.

>>Nickk

[madrok]

"...some bare speaker wire can oxidize quickly, making for losses in electron flow..."

Such speaker wire will also oxidize underneath even a tightly crimped banana plug or spade connection. So, you are saying to solder the wire at the plug or spade?