Do pure copper banana plugs make a difference in the quality of the speaker sound.

@larry5729 

I wonder if they have done significant blind testing?

I would also be curious to know if I were blind tested to compare speaker cables if I would hear a significant difference? I doubt someone would sit down to listen to a system and say this sounds like you are using Tera Labs or Kimber Cable. I do think buying a decent set of cables does make sense, but not spending more than $1,000. However, $1,000 is a lot of money. The system should I guess cost at least $10,000 to warrant the expense.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJGw8zwx-6g&t=679s

Problem I have connecting my speaker cable to my ARCAM AVR 550 is I also have my two REL S2 SHO subwoofers connect to right and left channel using the high level connection.  So far, I am not sure I can use a spade connection based on the design of the left and right speaker connections at the back of my receiver.  I think Spades are best for a secure connection.  If anyone is familiar with my ARCAM receiver, I would appreciate your help.  My banana connections work themselves loose over a period of sever weeks and when this happens it takes me a half hour when moving my cabinet against the wall to maintain a solid connection.  I would hate to hog this discussion.  This group is extremely knowledgeable and perhaps someone is familiar with my receiver and can offer some help.

That KLE style banana is what DNM uses. Pretty secure. But the receiving banana hole has to fit really well too.

@redwoodaudio - you are correct.

Fortunately - you can "adjust" the KLE Bananas quite easily.

I use an old banana plug similar to this one...
https://www.amazon.ca/GearIT-Premium-Braided-Speaker-Plated/dp/B0713ZDBM2/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?i...

I removed that little piece of wire on the pin. The shaft of this banana then fits nicely inside of the KLE Banana, making them expand ever so slightly to allow them to fit "Snuggly" in most binding posts.

But as I said, they are more delicate than many other alternatives, but they sound great

Regards - Steve

  The correct answer is what you like based on your system in your house . Beware of the people that tell you what you will hear in  “Absolute statements “. I use some bananas and some spades . For me in my system , silver on the connectors or in/on the wires ads a brightness to my system in my listening room that I don’t care for . If you are fortunate enough to have friends that will lend you cables to try , take advantage of it . I personally don’t believe in the NASA based article that “ wire is wire “. But I have a budget on the modest side and don’t run high priced wire . I’ve had good luck at my price point with Anti Cables , Morrow , Cardas, and Audioquest. I’ve experienced noticeable improvement with break in too . Morrow interconnects take 400 hours . I also believe in cleaning and treating my connections. This is one of the many experiences we get to enjoy building  our systems . If this doesn’t drive you crazy, explore tube rolling . Best wishes and happy hunting .