Mr. Dill
This banana plug is as good as it gets. A friend who was a QA at a large hi-tech firm checked the subject and ended up with those over all others.
The tip is making a way better contact (felxibility and surface ares), than other methodes. It also last longer and can connect directly to an 8 AWG wire. Thicker than most others would. They can get wires only as thick as 12 AWG.
Regarding the cable, it might be some better or more expensive stuff out there. However, the calculations and the results, show no complains.
Why pay more? much more?
What is the market price for a 2.5m (8') long, 0 AWG speaker's cables set?
The last I've hurd of, made by a respected brand (!) was $32,000.-
for a 4 AWG.
They have on the TOTL a 0 AWG too. I assume it is even more expensive. I can get it done and shipped for way less, including an accurate calculation for the best required cable for the system.
Expensive is not a better quality. On a market, that two items will deliver the same, the cheaper will prevail.
Regardles of experience, NONE came out with the answer:
How to calculate a speaker's cable, or even a clue of what cable is needed. I understand it is hard to admit such a thing, at a time claiming of so much experience.
The other ideas were much of let's give it a try and hear if we like it.
Not a sucssesive way to get it right on the first trial. If having experience like that count's I'm out. But I think, it doesn't!
What is a very experienced member? 10 years, 20 years, 30 years...of
experience? I've 45 years. I'm in this hobby since i was 15.
I orgenized 6 audio seminars, demos, lectures, on the 3rd, Mr. Yair Tamam, founder of Magico speakers gave a speach on speakers...and the list goes on and on.
Experience alone, wont help. Some education in electronics, working with the top Hi-Tech firms, using the ears and mostly what's between them - is more important. The problem (understanding the way how to calculate the speaker's cable by the equipment it connects) is solved. Now it is only for you and other members to accept. Thanks.