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Mediabridge Banana Plugs Corrosion Resistant 24K Gold Plated Connectors 12 Pair 24 Banana Plugs Part SPC BP2 12
Last Updated: June 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Cables
153banana plugs, wires, speaker wire, plugs, mediabridge
+98%
-2%
" ... These are my favorite banana plugs! ... "
" ... - it does not feel quite as hefty and well made as the Blue Jeans Cable banana plugs, which are gold-coated solid copper ... For a permanent, high end, installation, I would still recommend BLue Jean Cable banana plugs, but these are quite decent and will do the job when you need some plugs quickly. ... "
" ... Makes secure connections to my 14ga speaker wire. ... "
" ... I used on 12awg wire, they connected very well. ... "
" ... I have used these to make custom length speaker cables for my system over the pass 4 1/2 years. ... Of course it happened when I was on the next to the last cable and I had no extras. ... "
" ... These banana plugs are top quality! ... "
" ... For old-fashioned cable audio connections certain amplifiers offer banana plug type assembly. ... "
" ... So glad I got these banana plugs. ... "
Ease of Use
103easy to install, easy, easier, simple, easy to connect
+100%
" ... They were easy to use and they work perfectly well. ... I was new to this but it was fairly easy to do and they work real well. ... "
" ... Like how easy they are to use and small enough to not be in the way ... "
" ... Very simple to install, and use. ... "
" ... Very high quality and easy to install ... "
" ... They are very easy to use and are made of high quality materials. ... I am visually impaired and I like that it is very easy to tell the difference between the black and red coloration. ... "
" ... Super easy to install, much better than others I've bought in the past. ... "
" ... Seems well made and simple to use ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
Setup
71installation, easy, wires, setup, instructions
+100%
" ... Very high quality and easy to install ... "
" ... These were very easy to install and were the best banana plugs I have ever used. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... These are very secure and easy to install. ... "
" ... easy to assemble . ... "
" ... Just follow the directions and then plug them into the speaker terminals on your receiver and you are done! ... "
" ... Installation with 10 gage wire was easy and sounds good, ... "
" ... Absolutely essential gear, that's easy to install. ... "
Build Quality
68copper, banana plugs, heavy duty, high quality, gold
+97%
-3%
" ... I bought these because of the reviews and because they did not break the bank compared to my old Monster banana plugs which had a funky shape and connection system. ... They were easy to setup with a thick guage wire and felt very sturdy and secure. ... "
" ... Sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... These are solid connectors and a must buy! ... "
" ... These banana plugs are TOP NOTCH! ... Precision built and heavy duty. ... These bad boys grip like a pit bull on a muggers leg. ... "
" ... but the quality of the connectors are top notch. ... "
" ... This makes for some more work, and you must be quite careful in the electrical tape build-up to make it look neat and well finished ... - it does not feel quite as hefty and well made as the Blue Jeans Cable banana plugs, which are gold-coated solid copper ... "
" ... all around they have a very premium feel. ... I’m using 14 gauge copper which was a good fit. ... "
" ... Very easy and quick to set up, and seems like a very secure connection with the wire that will not easily pull off overtime. ... "
Sound Quality
50audio, sound quality, system, banana plugs, surround sound system
+100%
" ... They have a solid connection, look fantastic and sound is as good as without them. ... "
" ... A must have for anyone who loves quality and high performance Audio! ... "
" ... The sound has been great. ... "
" ... System sounds great. ... "
" ... If you get sound, it's pretty much fine. ... "
" ... It's really nice to be able to disconnect the speaker wires from my amplifier so I can open it up and clean it out every few months. ... "
" ... Used it with my Denon amp. ... "
" ... This is a great way to connect speaker wire to speakers and to the audio source. ... All your speakers should be connected this way. ... "
Fit
46banana plugs, snug, speaker wire, tight, screw
+100%
" ... Great fit and easy to use. ... "
" ... I found these banana plugs to be easy to use and to fit snuggly in my Yamaha receiver. ... "
" ... Solid material, easy to attach to speaker wire, stays on tightly ... "
" ... Makes hookups firm, secure and a breeze to use. ... "
" ... I love how easy they are to attach, yet how secure and snug they fit. ... I’m using 14 gauge copper which was a good fit. ... "
" ... Easy to insert, flare the stranded the speaker wire, and screw the sections together. ... "
" ... These fit much tighter and seem like they should last forever. ... "
" ... Connectors fit snug for good connection. ... "
Price
23good, quality, value, money, beat
+100%
" ... For the price, much higher quality than I expected. ... "
" ... Good price, would buy again. ... "
" ... In the end, it is a fair value in my opinion. ... They represent good quality at a very fair price. ... "
" ... Excellent product and a great value. ... "
" ... The price was also good. ... "
" ... For the money, It can't be beat. ... "
" ... For the price, you just can't beat it. ... "
" ... Price is right too. ... "
Device Compatibility
18speaker, receiver, system, way to connect, home
+100%
" ... I bought these as a way to connect to the in-wall speaker wiring in my new house and complete my surround system. ... "
" ... These are really convenient for connecting and disconnecting speakers. ... "
" ... Easy to connect too. ... "
" ... All in all a much better way to connect my speaker wire . ... "
" ... This is a great way to connect speaker wire to speakers and to the audio source. ... All your speakers should be connected this way. ... "
" ... Super high quality and easy to connect. ... "
" ... great banana plugs so easy to connect ... "
" ... Makes connecting and trying out different speakers in my Home Theater setup a breeze. ... "
Design
16design, feel, plugs, red, professional
+100%
" ... I love these, they work great and because of the design are going to last. ... "
" ... They don't feel cheap, and they look good. ... "
" ... Beautiful to look at in the package. ... "
" ... Good looking, too. ... "
" ... all around they have a very premium feel. ... "
" ... Clearly visible red/black labeling unlike those others. ... "
" ... These are very well packaged and look like great quality! ... "
" ... Heavy and look good. ... "
Marketplace
14time, second, product, mediabridge, exactly
+100%
" ... I received my order on time. ... "
" ... Quite satisfied with this Mediabridge product. ... "
" ... Work as advertised. ... "
" ... Works just as advertised! ... "
" ... Second time purchase ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Also got them a day earlier then promised. ... "
" ... very fast shipping the product is as described in advertisement. ... "
Comfort
14secure, strain relief, snug, pairs, improvement
+100%
" ... Now I have 6 pairs left over. ... "
" ... They hold well. ... "
" ... I love how easy they are to attach, yet how secure and snug they fit. ... all around they have a very premium feel. ... "
" ... They are snug and stubby so they work fine. ... "
" ... The item showed up on time and in great shape. ... "
" ... Makes hookups firm, secure and a breeze to use. ... "
" ... One improvement they could have made is to add a rubber strain relief. ... A good mechanical strain relief would be a huge improvement. ... "
" ... These banana are awesome, great quality and nice weight to them. ... "
Cable Length
13wires, speaker wire, speaker, way to connect, strip
+100%
" ... Easy to install wire---if you strip the wire short enough. ... "
" ... I have 12 gauge speaker wire from both Monster and Bluejeans Cable. ... "
" ... Good to keep distance from hanging wires ... "
" ... Used these for stripped and bare speaker wire for conductivity for great sound. ... "
" ... There is plenty of room for shielded cable up into the plug. ... "
" ... It's not really a must have item, but makes it easier to hook up speaker cables. ... "
" ... This is a great way to connect speaker wire to speakers and to the audio source. ... "
" ... All in all a much better way to connect my speaker wire . ... "
Size
11weight, size, plugs, heavy, compact
+100%
" ... Nice and compact ... "
" ... Excellent plugs have a nice weight to them and shows why with a good quality. ... "
" ... Have some good weight to them. ... "
" ... They are hefty for their size. ... "
" ... Very solid and heavy for the size. ... "
" ... "Wow, this is heavy for its size." ... "
" ... Good weight, cannot believe I have not used bannan plugs before. ... "
" ... Heavy and look good. ... "
Delivery
10arrived, shipped, order, opened, delivery
+100%
" ... I was not disappointed when they arrived. ... "
" ... I had to order another box but it was shipped right away. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... All items arrived on time. ... "
" ... Prompt delivery, excellent quality. ... "
" ... very fast shipping the product is as described in advertisement. ... "
" ... I received my order on time. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. ... "
Cleaning
10wires, makes, make, easy to use, easy
+100%
" ... Clean sound thx seller ... "
" ... Made my media room look much cleaner. ... "
" ... Easy to install and great to clean up exposed wires. ... "
" ... They handle a nice range of wire sizes and make pulling the stereo receiver out to clean/dust very easy. ... "
" ... They make a clean professional looking connector and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Cleans up the 12 speakers i am running to my amplifier. ... "
" ... Well, I got these because I like to actually CLEAN and care for my electronics. ... "
" ... Need to spend some time to install wires for a clean install. ... "
Product Reliability
7wish, months, worked, use, system
+100%
" ... I wish I had bought them years ago. ... "
" ... I’ve been using with my home theater system for the past three months. ... No problems whatsoever. ... "
" ... I'm planning to add a couple new speakers to my system in the next few months, and will definitely be getting some more of these. ... "
" ... Writing the review after months of use. ... "
" ... These will last a lifetime. ... "
" ... These worked out great for me, a very needed product. ... "
" ... Worked as expected ... "
Product As Described
6advertised, works, work as advertised, looking, described
+100%
" ... Exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... Items as described ... "
" ... Works just as advertised! ... "
" ... Work as advertised. ... "
" ... Everything is as advertised! ... "
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
Ports
4wall, speaker, receiver, wire, ports
+75%
-25%
" ... HDMI cables, and they all seem to be very good quality products. ... "
" ... Bought all MediaBridge wall plug outlets and jacks for new Dennon & Klipsch system. ... "
" ... For old-fashioned cable audio connections certain amplifiers offer banana plug type assembly. ... "
Capacity
3house, speakers, ordered, another
+100%
" ... I have used these all over my house for every room with speakers for years. ... "
" ... I'll be buying more for the new house. ... "
Overall performance
3good
+100%
" ... Did the job ... "
" ... They are of good quality based on their physical structure and performance. ... "
" ... it does the job ... "
Storage
3plastic, packaging, come, box, screw
+100%
" ... Come in a cool storage box, too, if you don't use all of them at once. ... "
" ... Also the packaging it comes in is nice for storage if you don't use all of them at once. ... "
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