NakamichiFanLock Excel Series 24k Gold Plated Banana Plug 10 AWG - 18 AWG Gauge Size 4mm for Speakers Amplifier Hi-Fi Stereo Home Theatre Radio Audio Wire Cable Quick Connector, 4 Pcs (2-Pairs)

I recently rewired some of the connections in my entertainment center. I needed a bit more wire length between components. Prior to these RCA connects I was using a double screw connector which worked well but seemed to get loose during adjustments. Due to short wire length they also occasionally allowed the wiring to be pulled out of the connector. I decided to give these a try as they looked well made and also a bit shorter and smaller in overall size. While a bit harder to actually plug into the connections on my equipment, once seated correctly they seemed more secure. I also had a bit more space to work with size wise. You do have to be careful not to have too much excess bare wire when putting them together, but once you get the strip size correct they are pretty easy to work with. I think these will work well in my system. They are nice and heavy and appear well made.

This is easy ... Just do yourself a favor and "Buy Now" These are seriously Professional Grade ... audiophiles take note... they fit tight and are seriously bullet-proof...Now there is one Gotcha that may get you in trouble so take note... If you are installing these on an old-school tuner/amp disregard this, However, if you are installing it on a tiny limited space digital amp (like my Fosi Audio Bluetooth Subwoofer Amplifier) you may find the plugs can actually touch each other and since it's a metal to metal "touch" you may have issues - but not to worry, use red electrical tape around the red colored plug (ok yeah, black is fine too) or slip a piece of shrink-wrap over one plug and no issue with connecting your right and left tracks together via the "touch"... If you Really know old school electronics these work like the old PL-259 coaxial plugs, you just don't need solder... so if you're buying large gauge cable and cheap plugs, you are throwing away a lot of beer money for nothing...

I is easy to use and great quality. Will be buying again when I need them

I typically use Monoprice closed screw type banana plugs, but recently switched to using FosPower and GearIT dual set screw style plugs. The set screw style is the most forgiving when you start using lower gauge wire. The Monoprice plugs were just chewing up my fingers on the 12 awg wire.I decided to give these a shot because it's a decent brand and the there's a couple other plugs out there just like them (including an Amazon Basics plug). These are definitely worth their weight... The plugs are fairly heavy compared to all my others. They are also the easiest to assemble, didn't chew up my fingers, and played nice with my 12 AWG wire.However, the problem came when I actually plugged them into the banana plug sockets. I would say about 80% of them stay fully engaged in the socket. The others wanted to pull out about 40-60% from the weight of the cable. While this is a bit less than ideal, the plug still makes solid contact. The reason the plug is able to pull out is the how long pin's flared pieces are. I originally thought that would be good, but there's just not enough spring action to make it pop back out after being inserted. I ended up using a small knife to pry them up a bit. This has helped, but the plugs still pull out slightly.

I needed a bunch of banana plugs, but I just got a receiver that uses spring type terminals, so I went with the Sewell Deadbolt Flex Pin Banana Plugs.The Nakamichis win, hands down. I do like the flex pin design. It’s like an inch and a quarter of tightly braided gold thread. Possibly just textured. They feel better than bare wire.The build quality on the Nakamichi seems better. The sewells look very similar, but aren’t as substantial. This is partially true for their weight, not that the Nakamichis are heavy, just heavier in the sewells. The Nakamichis also have little extra touches, like a washer on each plug.I’m using 14 awg wire, so there is space between the inside of the connector and my speaker wire. It’s a little goofy. I imagine I should be using the thickest awg I can. I’m sure that will solve the problem and improve sound.I love how easy they are to install. I had trouble stripping a small enough notch at first. You only need to strip about a quarter to a half inch.One thing to keep in mind is that copper strand that short can be stiff. A piece broke the sling once. It wasn’t a problem, just finger those copper tips lightly. Don’t push down but pull away the strands. It’s super easy.They sound right. There’s no problem I can attribute to them. The connections are good.

I've been an audiophile for over 60 years so I've seen plenty of speaker wire claims and banana connectors, but these Nakamichi Fanlock plugs are, without question, the best ones I've ever used. This plug eliminates having to deal with tiny screws and the connection is rock solid. Works with 10 AWG - 18 AWG speaker wire. Liked them so much I bought more. Highlly recommended product.

These are much beefier than the monster connects I have used in the past. I used them with 12 AWG and they're rock solid. These will be my new standards.

Connecting banana plugs to speaker wire has never been so easy. I've connected speaker cable many times in the past, but I don't remember getting my banana plugs attached so cleanly and effortlessly. If its an option, I always use banana plug ends to speaker wires because once the connection is made, the delivery of the audio signal is flawless. That was the case here. I ran 12 awg speaker wire from my garage, where I just installed an amp/receiver, to my outdoor patio where I'm powering two Klipsch 650 outdoor speakers. It was one and done. Over 30 feet of cable and the music and connection is perfect. I will look for these on my speaker installments in the future.