How to use banana plugs with these speakers? I removed the red and black caps, but the banana plugs barely go in. It seems like something is wrong.
814417
Mine go in about 3/4 of the way. Everything seems to work OK. I think it is a matter of the wide point of the jack making good contact with the receptacle, which is true in my case. I used the Cable Matters plugs: Cable Matters 7 Pairs, Closed Screw Banana Plugs for Speaker Cable
814418
I imagine that it could depend on which banana plug you are using but I did not have this problem. Make sure you remove the black and red plugs and that all parts are secure and the connection holes are free from obstructions. My banana plugs do not fit all of the way in, only about 3/4 of the way, is this what you are experiencing? The spring expansion of the plug itself is all that keeps it in place, it does seem a little slipshod but I have never had any problems with sound quality or spontaneous disconnects even though they pull out, easily, with a light tug.
1999410
They have the connectors that you press in and push the exposed copper into...you could probably push in a banana plug if you needed to and get a connection, but I don't. I use these in my smaller room set up and I have banana plugs for the receiver end of all the cables that I cut, but I didn't bother installing them for the speaker end.
1047955
I used the RCA plug, but if you dont have a RCA plugplug one of the banana plug into the center speaker. You will find that you dont need the center channel. I quit using mine quite a time ago. I am using good speakers and they work fine. Hope this helps.
991334
I purchased some 'Banana Plugs' much like these: Soundsoul 24k Gold Connector Banana Plugs, Open Screw Type 24 Pack (12 Red, 12 Black) They are simple to affix to your speaker wiring and will plug into the fittings on the rear of the Sony unit with ease. Directly wiring the terminals is possible, but tiring and difficult. The plugs are the way to go.
309459
The best answer I can give is that first you need to make sure as someone else said is that the plugs are in the right holes. On mine the red plug went to the mike and the black one went to the speakers. Next you need to check the volume control on the headphones and your computer. If that doesn't work then there is something wrong with them.
129621
Bananas also work for connecting speaker wires to the 551R. There is a red or black plastic plug in the "banana hole" you'll need to pot out to make room, but that's no big deal. (In Europe, some AC plugs resemble bananas, hence the regulation that requires the plugs.) I hope this is helpful. Dick from Spearit Sound
991333
I purchased some 'Banana Plugs' much like these: http://www.amazon.com/Connector-Banana-Plugs-Screw-Black/dp/B0093F4ROI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1357572009&sr=1-3&keywords=banana+plugs+for+speakers They are simple to affix to your speaker wiring and will plug into the fittings on the rear of the Sony unit with ease. Directly wiring the terminals is possible, but tiring and difficult. The plugs are the way to go.
341034
The speakers have a round plug that you turn to open and then you insert the speaker wire into the plug and tighten the plug to keep the speaker wire from coming out. I am not sureif the hole in the plug would allow banana plugs.
200125
It does not appear to accept banana plugs. I guess you would call it a binding post where you wrap the speaker cable around it and tighten the plastic nut on top. There are actually 2 sets on each speaker which are jumped together. You can remove the jumper and separately drive high/low frequencies from 2 different amps.
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Inputs are XLR, 1/4 inch and RCA. The amp requires the 'pro' +4db level to drive it correctly. There have been rumors that the RCA plugs are the 'consumer' -10 db, but that is not the case. I'm not sure if the 1/4 inch inputs are balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) plugs. I've been running mine with TS cables and it works fine. The speaker outputs are Speakon and binding posts. There are plastic plugs in the binding posts that can be removed for use with banana plugs. They are tight, but you can get them out. Gently screwing a drywall screw into them and then pulling with a pliers works well. Inputs are XLR, 1/4 inch and RCA. The amp requires the 'pro' +4db level to drive it correctly. There have been rumors that the RCA plugs are the 'consumer' -10 db, but that is not the case. I'm not sure if the 1/4 inch inputs are balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) plugs. I've been running mine with TS cables and it works fine. The speaker outputs are Speakon and binding posts. There are plastic plugs in the binding posts that can be removed for use with banana plugs. They are tight, but you can get them out. Gently screwing a drywall screw into them and then pulling with a pliers works well.
2071800
I only used these for my Yamaha receiver. I am not sure if banana plugs will fit?
949987
Yes you can use banana plugs. Actually it's te preferred method of connecting the speakers.
1463101
I have had no trouble with my speakers. They are great for such little things. I personally would return them to Amazon.
568199
How to install: 1. Unscrew the back cap. 2. Make sure the front plug is fully screwed in and tight. 3. Strip the plastic shield on your wire about 1.5 inches. 4. Place the striped wire through the holes on the sides: in one side and out the other. Do not place in the hole on the back. 5. Screw the cap onto the back of the plug until it's tight. It will provide enough pressure to hold the wire in place. 6. Clip any excess wire from the side so that you don't have exposed copper. 7. Plug into your speaker or receiver. The back cap is designed to also receive a plug, so this approach allows you to plug another banana plug into it and piggy back a signal if you so choose.
2107988
You need banana posts on your amp/receiver to use this speaker wire. The pinch type won't work. I hope this helps.
950660
You can put the speaker wire in thru the side OR the back of the banana plug. Make certain to buy the largest gauge wire. I bought 18 ga for small Element speakers and the wires don't stay in the clips. Bummer.
232502
only cheap speakers come with rca connections. i have the 75T model that uses the same 5-way connectors that are used on the 65T. unscrew the terminals to insert bare wires in the side, then screw them back down. the best way is to pop the small plugs out of the end of the connectors and insert wires with banana plugs. the terminals must be screwed all the way down before inserting banana plugs. wires with banana plugs are expensive, so i use 14 guage speaker wire and install the banana plugs myself. i bought two packs of the Sewell brand banana plugs from Amazon and they work great!