Monoprice [monoprice.com] Deal of the Day: Pair Of High-Quality Copper Speaker Banana Plugs, closed-screw type (2) for $0.97 +$1.56 S/H.

Shipping starts at $1.56 for 1 pair to $3.09 for 10 pairs

Monoprice offers a Pair Of High-Quality Copper Speaker Banana Plugs closed-screw type (2) for $0.97. Shipping starts at $1.56 and increases only minimally with increased quantities. Thanks Jughead

Stupid question, not that I couldn't just google it but hey I am lazy.

As far as sound quality goes; I assume these don't improve over the bare copper wire going around the speaker terminal? Figure, having a direct connection should be the most efficient way of transporting electrons with not having to go through another conductor (banana plug).

Sucky 10 piece limit when I need 28 of them. Oh well, I suppose I can place 3 orders.

I can't comment on if it will improve sound or the connection but I use them because I am guaranteed a solid connection to my amp and I don't have to worry about trying to thread stranded cable through a small hole to get a good connection.

quote Originally Posted by pitch4pd

Stupid question, not that I couldn't just google it but hey I am lazy.

As far as sound quality goes; I assume these don't improve over the bare copper wire going around the speaker terminal? Figure, having a direct connection should be the most efficient way of transporting electrons with not having to go through another conductor (banana plug).

Correct, these are more for convenience of connecting equipment.

quote Originally Posted by pitch4pd

Stupid question, not that I couldn't just google it but hey I am lazy.

As far as sound quality goes; I assume these don't improve over the bare copper wire going around the speaker terminal? Figure, having a direct connection should be the most efficient way of transporting electrons with not having to go through another conductor (banana plug).

Nah, just makes it easier to plug into your receiver or speakers.

Cool - just got 5 from back when I got speakers and only got 5 and should have gotten 10...
Thanks OP.

Just picked up 10. Thanks OP.

quote Originally Posted by Jughead

I can't comment on if it will improve sound or the connection but I use them because I am guaranteed a solid connection to my amp and I don't have to worry about trying to thread stranded cable through a small hole to get a good connection.

Do keep in mind bare wires can cause shorting of circuits and also more prone to corrosion.

quote Originally Posted by ceekay84

Do keep in mind bare wires can cause shorting of circuits and also more prone to corrosion.

bare wires only cause a short if you are sloppy when connecting them, and if you are sloppy then these bananas will not reduce that risk.

corrosion is caused by exposure to oxygen (that's why it's called "oxidation") and these bananas are not "oxygen-proof"

these are great for convenience

they also seem to be on sale for this price at least once a month.

For those wondering....
Closed Screw Banana Plug Install Guide [bluejeanscable.com]

And here's the guide for Open Screw plugs [audioholics.com] if you want to know the difference.

quote Originally Posted by i_am_amused

they also seem to be on sale for this price at least once a month.

Likewise there is also dutifully always a SD post to waste our time on the matter, too.

thanks picked up 10 thanks

quote Originally Posted by amax

Likewise there is also dutifully always a SD post to waste our time on the matter, too.

People will do anything for a rep these days.

When I was a little boy.........