Question for users of bare wire ends speaker cable


There have been discussions on the use of bare wire ends as being the best way to get a good quality speaker cable connection. The only downside is the need to re-do the connection often because of the corrosion of the copper. As a part way measure can the ends be soldered or something else, to cut down or stop the corrosion without adversely affecting the signal??
sugarbrie
When using bare wire ends, I "tin" the ends using a lead-free, silver solder (this solder is available from Audio Advisor, as well as electronics supply outlets and Radio Shack).
Yes Sugar, indeed they can and that's what I'm using. I soldered them with RadioShack silver solder and threaded them through the binding posts. Still you will have to clean it often but with much better convenience.
I am not a solder expert. I should heat the wire with the iron and apply the solder to the heated wire, correct??


Does cleaning them often just mean cleaning the soldered ends, or are you guys cutting them off and re-soldering?