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Any one else have this complaint?

I have avalon speakers and the binding posts are on the bottom, and it is a huge pain to change them(speaker cables). I believe Vandy's are the same way. I just changed speaker cables again and it take about an hour to tip them over change the cables get them back on the spikes and then close to the right spot , and toy with them getting them perfect over the next few days. With some speakers you don't have to do this, it is enough of a pain that I would not get another pair of avalons for this reason- am I the only one who thinks it is as annoying as it is? their must be a better way!!
tireguy
garfish
1,840 posts
 
Tim; I can see where the terminal location on your Avalons could make changing speaker cables a bitch-- and those are heavy speakers. The Vand. 5s have terminals about half way up the back panel, and I've always considered that a downside as I need at least two more feet of cable per speaker, at least when using a single amp. Well, the upside is that the Avalons sound great. Right?
But you must have just has a "cable changing session"-- have a cold one and listen to some tunes. Good Luck, and Cheers. Craig
tweety
41 posts
 
Tireguy,
Lighten up a little you knew this when you bought the speakers. For what the Avalons provide you with in enjoyment of the music I myself put up with this small bother. It takes me no longer than 20 minutes to get my Arcus up and running again. At your young age you should enjoy it or you may end up with a tire around your belly! We will than call you tired guy
audio999
178 posts
 
Tim,

That's one of the reason i sold my Opus and changed with Venture. My new cable won't fit anyway on the Opus.

Do you have the same Opus ?
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onhwy61
5,261 posts
 
I believe the terminals are placed on the bottom so that the crossover components can be better isolated. If you can access a cut away view of the speaker you'll see why. As a practical matter, I can see why you think it's a pain.
scon90
48 posts
 
I have Avalon speakers(Radian HC) and it takes me all of 7 minutes to change cables and return them to the original positions. I can't imagine how it can take you an hour and no I don't have a pit crew helping me.
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