Banana Plugs? Whats good & Cheap
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New member Username: WeezelbSan Jose, CA Post Number: 2 Registered: Sep-05 | I'm looking to pay about $4 or under per pair of banana plugs. Ebay seems to have some good options as well as some websites like Lenexpo. Brands I've seen in the price range: Atlona NXG http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem%26item%3D5878382124%26&sspagename= STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT%26 eks bfa http://www.knukonceptz.com/productMaster.cfm?Category=Connectors Anything I should look at closely or are they pretty much all the same? Am I going to cheap? |
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Gold Member Username: Project6Post Number: 6917 Registered: Dec-03 | try out partsexpress.com |
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New member Username: WeezelbSan Jose, CA Post Number: 3 Registered: Sep-05 | I've looked at Parts Express before, Why are these better than the ones I posted above? I'm under the assumption that solid brass & 24K coated is the standard for a good plug. Any of these have better ease of use than the others? |
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Bronze Member Username: Dodgedifferent2Windsor, Ontario Canada Post Number: 84 Registered: May-05 | i use radio shacks solderless nanner plugs. I forget what i paid, but i know for a fact that it was under 4 bucks a pair. I dont see much difference in the multi million dolla plugs to these from radio shack, |
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New member Username: WeezelbSan Jose, CA Post Number: 4 Registered: Sep-05 | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029XW5JA Cheapest in gold plated is $4.29 and crimp on. Not looking to crimp. Anyone else have an opinion? |
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Silver Member Username: EramseySouth carolina United States Post Number: 452 Registered: Feb-05 | Chris: I use the compression type banana plugs from Parts Express for my 10 AWG wire. These hold reasonably well if you get them tight. Your basically correct gold plating over brass is a good standard for economy plugs, which these are. They(Parts Express) also have the "set screw" type which are even better as far as holding tension, and these are what I normally buy, but I wanted to try the compression type as I have never used them before. Berny is right PartsExpress.com will be your best bet for decent economy plugs. |
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Bronze Member Username: Dodgedifferent2Windsor, Ontario Canada Post Number: 86 Registered: May-05 | ya i dont use the gold plated ones. |
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New member Username: WeezelbSan Jose, CA Post Number: 10 Registered: Sep-05 | For those that care, I purchased 10 pair of Nakamichi banana plugs from a seller in HK. Should be here in a few weeks. I paid $3/pr shipped. |
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New member Username: StimuliThe misty climes of th... Post Number: 1 Registered: Oct-06 | For those that care, I recently purchased both Atlona and Nakamichi banana plugs. Atlona are total garbage. Some jackets do not even screw far enough before jamming (on nothing...), to actually push the pin up to lock the plug in place. The metal they are made of is extremely stiff and brittle, and I broke one the day I got them, after realizing the only way I'd get them to lock was to expand the tips with a screw driver first. The metal is chalky white in colour, under a very shitty gold-plating. DO NOT BUY THESE CRAPPY ATLONA PLUGS. Or if you do, buy mine, I have 7 and one broken one that still works ;) As for the Nakamichis, they are the exact opposite of the Atlonas: Very beautiful to look at, easy to thread, easy to secure, with easily-expanded tip for locking. The gold plating is top notch. They look quite a bit nicer in person than they do in pictures; unscratched and golden orangey. These are a steal from cnplug and other in Hong Kong selling via eBay. Highly recommended. I though I'd post this as I purchased both sets at the same time, and feel ripped off with the Atlonas and very pleased with the Nakamichis, which I just purchased another pair of. |
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New member Username: SteelgtrSan Jose, Ca. United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-07 | Does anyone know if the Nakamichi plugs accept 10 gauge wire? thx bob |
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New member Username: Hollywood3006Clinton, MS USA Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-07 | Ok.... Let me explain why I like the Monster Plug QuickLock design. Simple: Symmetry beautiful in a design.... and if you fray those wires out over a Monster Quicklock connector just right.... you are providing an even balanced current signal to your amplifier. Do this and you will be happy with the results... no clipping no imbalance. Also make sure that the cables lengths from each opposing channel are the same.... so that the impedance is equal.... just a good idea... if you're coiled up extra is more than 50 feet you may experience a signal loss due to communism! |
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Silver Member Username: GavdawgUpstate, New York Post Number: 734 Registered: Nov-06 | Acoustic Research is what I use. |
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New member Username: LonglzePost Number: 1 Registered: Dec-08 | }}} |
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New member Username: HudsyWindsor, Ontario Canada Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-08 | I have an order ready to go in for DH Labs bananas www.thecableco.com, they get great reviews. very high copper content. |
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Silver Member Username: SmwickB.C Canada Post Number: 220 Registered: Dec-07 | Blujeanscable has them for $350 a pair, or $525 for the locking . http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm |
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New member Username: Mike19Tallahassee, Fla USA Post Number: 3 Registered: Jan-09 | I use the Dayton gold plated nannas from Parts X and then coat them w/ Dayton 4% silver solder (also from Parts X). Mike |
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New member Username: Rochu2Post Number: 1 Registered: Aug-05 | Hey guys, I know this is an old post, but I am very interested in the Nakamichi banana connectors. Online, where can I get them, namashop is no longer available. Thank you very much. |
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New member Username: ChristocaUSA Post Number: 1 Registered: Jan-10 | I bought this nakamichi plugs on http://www.nakamichiplug.com/ . The quality is better than expected. But it taked almost 10 days to my hand. And I had to signature upon delivery of parcel. I think the parcel was Insured and Registered. Because I can check the status online by usps.com. Tracking number:RA891850085HK . The following is the images of my plugs.   |
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New member Username: IambestPost Number: 1 Registered: Mar-10 | Hi Chris, I live in CA. Also I bought nakamichi plugs from http://www.nakamichiplug.com/. You are right. The quality is very good. And the parcel is registered. But I got the plugs after 15 days. I think it is delayed in customs. Although I didn't pay any duty fees. I bought this type of Nakamichi plugs.  |
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Silver Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 917 Registered: Oct-07 | Try Blue Jeans cable and get the Canaras Expanding version. |
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New member Username: TawllyPost Number: 1 Registered: Jun-10 | Hello out there, I know this is an old post, just a quick question. I'm interested in the nakamichi banana plugs below; was wondering if the silver casing is metal or plastic?  Thanks |
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New member Username: Pbj44Post Number: 1 Registered: Apr-05 | The cases are made of sturdy metal. |
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Silver Member Username: NencyPost Number: 232 Registered: May-09 | Hello, A banana plug is one of several methods used to terminate your speaker wire. you can still use bare speaker wire, but banana plugs add convenience and some believe it improves the electrical transmission between the wire and what ever component you are connecting to. Convenience is a big plus with banana plugs. They are easily plugged into the receiver. This is great because most people have a receiver that is tough to access and it can be awkward trying to install with bare wire. |
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New member Username: Incawarrior68OttawaCanada Post Number: 1 Registered: Feb-12 | I ordered and paid for 48 plugs from a site in HK called www.nakamichiplug.com. I made 2 mistakes: 1, not filing a dispute with paypal before 45 days was up - they basically told me where to go - which was anywhere but near them! 2, I ordered my plugs from this site. I have sent 8 emails, no response. The plugs haven't even shipped. So I would advise NOT ordering anything from this site. Hopefully this post will help someone else avoid making the mistakes I did. |
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New member Username: Pbj44Post Number: 2 Registered: Apr-05 | Sorry you went through that. I bought mine on Ebay and had no problem. I think the quality is quite good. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 16068 Registered: Dec-03 | Is the Nakamichi plug website actually affiliated with Nakamichi or one of those shady dealers who uses a reputable name to scam people? |
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New member Username: Pbj44Post Number: 3 Registered: Apr-05 | Since to my knowledge Nakamichi does not manufacture banana plugs, these are likely manufactured in China and outlaw branded with the Nakamichi label. I can only speak about my own ebay buying experience which was painless. The plugs work well and fit & finish are good. This was a good purchase for me, and I see no reason to pay more for such a product. |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6Post Number: 16070 Registered: Dec-03 | "Outlaw branded"...I like that better than counterfeit. Radio Shack products work equally well. . |
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New member Username: HoneymonsterPost Number: 1 Registered: Mar-12 | I tend to use Milty CC120 banana plugs as they don't need soldering, just a screwdriver |
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New member Username: Oxygen200000BucurestiRomania Post Number: 1 Registered: Mar-12 | [QUOTE]I ordered and paid for 48 plugs from a site in HK called www.nakamichiplug.com. I made 2 mistakes: 1, not filing a dispute with paypal before 45 days was up - they basically told me where to go - which was anywhere but near them! 2, I ordered my plugs from this site. I have sent 8 emails, no response. The plugs haven't even shipped. So I would advise NOT ordering anything from this site. Hopefully this post will help someone else avoid making the mistakes I did.[/QUOTE] I also ordered and paid from the same site (www.nakamichiplugs.com) but those paid goods was never sent. When I've sent a mail to sales@nakamichiplug.com to ask if they will send the goods to my country I 've got imediately answer with sugestion to pay in a bank account. When I told them that I've paid with Paypal and i've asked when will they send the plugs, they never respond again to that mail or at the next ones, sent on the following 3 weeks... After those 3 weeks of no answers, I've opened a Paypal dispute for that. |
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New member Username: Pbj44Post Number: 4 Registered: Apr-05 | Sorry to hear of anyone getting ripped off! I myself am getting ready to order another batch of them and noted that they have been re-branded under the name "Sewell" and are now shipping through Amazon.com. This seems the safest route to order these through. The link is below: http://www.amazon.com/Sewell-Silverback-Banana-Plugs-Pieces/dp/B005BT2KJE |
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New member Username: Oxygen200000BucurestiRomania Post Number: 2 Registered: Mar-12 | Sewell is not rebranded Naka... Is a separate company who besides other products, make a few banana plugs models... |
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New member Username: Pbj44Post Number: 5 Registered: Apr-05 | I think that Sewell is sourcing their plugs from the same folks that are putting out the "Nakamichi" brand of plugs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sewell-Silverback-Nakamichi-Banana-Plugs-12-pairs-/150635902001 |
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New member Username: Oxygen200000BucurestiRomania Post Number: 3 Registered: Mar-12 | Probably they have the same supplier that the fasle Nakamichi had... |
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New member Username: Oxygen200000BucurestiRomania Post Number: 4 Registered: Mar-12 | Paypal returned my money. Never buy from www.nakamichiplugs.com or www.namashop.com. You'll get ripped off!!! |
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New member Username: ChristocaUSA Post Number: 2 Registered: Jan-10 | [QUOTE]I ordered and paid for 48 plugs from a site in HK called www.nakamichiplug.com. I made 2 mistakes: 1, not filing a dispute with paypal before 45 days was up - they basically told me where to go - which was anywhere but near them! 2, I ordered my plugs from this site. I have sent 8 emails, no response. The plugs haven't even shipped. So I would advise NOT ordering anything from this site. Hopefully this post will help someone else avoid making the mistakes I did.[/QUOTE] Hi clifford edlin, (email: cliffor*****@hotmail.com) Thanks for your purchase from Nakamichiplug.com. Your order detail is 48 pcs Nakamichi banana plugs 2503G. http://www.nakamichiplug.com/product-250348.html I am very sorry for the delay shipping. The parcel was shipped out within 2 days after you paid for this item. But the parcel was delayed in your local customs about 15 days. The Canada post was process your parcel and left a note to you. But you are not claimed the parcel within 15 days. So the parcel was returned to me. Because the reason of return is not quality. According our policy, If the plugs is not good. We will send the replace at once. If the parcel was returned due incompleted address or unclaimed. We will resend the parcel when we got the returned parcel. So we resend the parcel to Canada after got the returned parcel. Such that we have to waste more time at the shipping. The second parcel was delivered on 2012/03/14. Any one can check the status on the site of Canada Post. Tracking number:RR958978660SG http://www.canadapost.ca/ http://www.canadapost.ca/cpotools/apps/track/personal/findByTrackNumber?tracking Type=1&trackingNumber=RR958978660SG To all: All parcels shipped to worldwide are supply tracking number by www.Nakamichiplug.com . |
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New member Username: Incawarrior68OttawaCanada Post Number: 2 Registered: Feb-12 | [QUOTE]I ordered and paid for 48 plugs from a site in HK called www.nakamichiplug.com. I made 2 mistakes: 1, not filing a dispute with paypal before 45 days was up - they basically told me where to go - which was anywhere but near them! 2, I ordered my plugs from this site. I have sent 8 emails, no response. The plugs haven't even shipped. So I would advise NOT ordering anything from this site. Hopefully this post will help someone else avoid making the mistakes I did.[/QUOTE] Hi clifford edlin, (email: cliffor*****@hotmail.com) Thanks for your purchase from Nakamichiplug.com. Your order detail is 48 pcs Nakamichi banana plugs 2503G. http://www.nakamichiplug.com/product-250348.html I am very sorry for the delay shipping. The parcel was shipped out within 2 days after you paid for this item. But the parcel was delayed in your local customs about 15 days. The Canada post was process your parcel and left a note to you. But you are not claimed the parcel within 15 days. So the parcel was returned to me. Because the reason of return is not quality. According our policy, If the plugs is not good. We will send the replace at once. If the parcel was returned due incompleted address or unclaimed. We will resend the parcel when we got the returned parcel. So we resend the parcel to Canada after got the returned parcel. Such that we have to waste more time at the shipping. The second parcel was delivered on 2012/03/14. Any one can check the status on the site of Canada Post. Tracking number:RR958978660SG http://www.canadapost.ca/ As an update.: The company paid Trolls seem to be looking for vindication. Yes I did get my plugs - something in the order of 4 months after ordering them(I do not believe they were sent the first time, it was only after my post on here did I get some kind of response). The plugs are cheep cheep and would not have ordered had I known the quality and do not recommend doing business with this company. |
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New member Username: ChristocaUSA Post Number: 3 Registered: Jan-10 | To Danny / Oxygen200000 : I am sorry that we can't ship the parcel to Romania by registered air mail. Because there are over 30% of parcels shipped to Romania is lost. If the parcel was lost. I have to refund the money to buyer. The orders comed from Romania is RARELY. But I got six orders comed from Romania at the same day. This is anomalous. So I have to recommend these buyers to change the shipping method. It is safe to buyer and seller if the parcel shipped by DHL. but some buyer reject DHL and have to refund. Please note: The money only returned to buyer's PayPal account. It is not bank account. So if you paid by credit card. You may be have to contact PayPal to withdraw money from PayPal. |
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New member Username: ChristocaUSA Post Number: 4 Registered: Jan-10 | The post site of some country: Tracking number is supply by Nakamichiplug.com 1. Canada: http://www.canadapost.ca/ eg tracking number: RA188545705CN, RA188545590CN, RA188545229CN, RA207749791CN, RA207749417CN, RA207749607CN, RA207749519CN, RR958975164SG 2. United states: http://www.usps.com eg tracking number: RA188545802CN, RA188545759CN, RA188545612CN, RA188545626CN, RA188545365CN, RA188545396CN, RA188545056CN, RA188545087CN, RA188545334CN |
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New member Username: Oxygen200000BucurestiRomania Post Number: 5 Registered: Mar-12 | @ Is a lie... I've sent you the first mail and I received an imediat answer: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dan. Thanks for your email! Yes,the plugs can ship to Romania. But you have to pay by bank transfer. If you are agree to pay by bank transfer. I will send my bank data to you. The shipping cost is free. Hope to do business with you in future! Thank you! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Also welcome to view more merchant on our online store. http://www.NakamichiPlug.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are excited to have the opportunity to serve you. Once again, thank you for your business! Your business is much appreciated. Please feel free to contact me for any question at sales@nakamichiplug.com Best regards, Qiu (The Sales Manager of nakamichiplug.com) http://www.nakamichiplug.com sales@nakamichiplug.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After I've paid via a friend paypall account, I didn't receive any answers on my next e-mails and my friend's emails... Not even Paypall did not received any answer from you. Was many e-mails from my side but you never answered. I've asked you if you have a tracking number but... logically... no answer... BTW, you already tryed to lie us earlier, when you did acted like a buyer( a fake one)... Look a quote of your post: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christoca posted on Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 02:20 GMT I bought this nakamichi plugs on http://www.nakamichiplug.com/ . The quality is better than expected. But it taked almost 10 days to my hand. And I had to signature upon delivery of parcel. I think the parcel was Insured and Registered. Because I can check the status online by usps.com. Tracking number:RA891850085HK . The following is the images of my plugs:[img] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So... Please... STOP RIPPING PEOPLE OFF!!!!! |
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Platinum Member Username: GlasswolfColumbia, South Carolina America Post Number: 14701 Registered: Dec-03 | Amazon.com search on "GLS" or "Sewell" and "banana" They both also have good spade connectors, too. What I have trouble finding is cheap, good RCA connectors for DIY IC cables Best compromise I've found so far is on parts-express, the Rean RCA plugs. |
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