Terminated speaker cables

[plastic penguin]

How does one connect speaker cables to the RS6s? I've always had bare ends but toying with the idea of plugged ones.

I've looked at the back of the speakers and can't see how they're secured.

Any pointers would be appreciated.

 

[chebby]

Get 4mm 'banana' plugs soldered on.

Look at the terminals on the RS6's. Do they still have red and black plastic 'caps' in place? Pick them out with a very small flat screwdriver or paperclip and reveal the holes the banana plugs go into.

Assuming you aren't bi-wiring (and the bridges are securely in place) choose whichever set of terminals you like. (HF or LF)

 

[BenLaw]

Normal banana plugs?

 

[chebby]

choose whichever set of terminals you like. (HF or LF)

Don't start! :roll:

Hehe.

 

[BenLaw]

choose whichever set of terminals you like. (HF or LF)

Don't start! :roll:

 

[plastic penguin]

Get 4mm 'banana' plugs soldered on.

Do they still have red and black plastic 'caps' in place? Pick them out with a very small flat screwdriver or paperclip and reveal the holes the banana plugs go into.

Assuming you aren't bi-wiring (and the bridges are securely in place) choose whichever set of terminals you like. (HF or LF)

Yes they do. I'll have a little pick later.

I might take up the dealers's offer of trying a few mtrs of TQ (probably Blue) and see how they stack up.

Cheers, Chebby

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Irrelevant but. Yamaha manual saya banana plugs notapplicable in uk?? I picked out the plaatic caps and they r fine ofcourse.

 

[nopiano]

Irrelevant but. Yamaha manual saya banana plugs notapplicable in uk?? I picked out the plaatic caps and they r fine ofcourse.

Isn't that because they are obliged to say that due to some bonkers EU regs? Everyone else in the world manages, but we aren't capable! I'm expecting the audio police any day to confiscate mine...

 

[p_m_brown]

Let us know how you get on with the new cable. I found a good tweak was to replace the links with speaker cable. It made a noticeable difference with my old mission 772s and I only used QED Silver Anniversary then...

 

[plastic penguin]

Let us know how you get on with the new cable. I found a good tweak was to replace the links with speaker cable. It made a noticeable difference with my old mission 772s and I only used QED Silver Anniversary then...

Will do.

 

[Al ears]

Let us know how you get on with the new cable. I found a good tweak was to replace the links with speaker cable. It made a noticeable difference with my old mission 772s and I only used QED Silver Anniversary then...

'Ere we go guys .......................

................cable debaters please form an orderly queue!

 

[plastic penguin]

Let us know how you get on with the new cable. I found a good tweak was to replace the links with speaker cable. It made a noticeable difference with my old mission 772s and I only used QED Silver Anniversary then...

'Ere we go guys .......................

................cable debaters please form an orderly queue!

I did hesitate about posting this for the same reeason.

 

[Al ears]

Let us know how you get on with the new cable. I found a good tweak was to replace the links with speaker cable. It made a noticeable difference with my old mission 772s and I only used QED Silver Anniversary then...

'Ere we go guys .......................

................cable debaters please form an orderly queue!

I did hesitate about posting this for the same reeason.

Never hesitate PP especially when there is the opportunity to entice in a vast number of forumites who will, and quite often do, feel the need to spout utter tosh. It sometimes gets quite amusing.

At least you didn't leave the door open for the 'Active' speakers brigade ............... or did I speakk too soon.

 

[Shanka]

Hi,

I maybe being stupid here so my apologies.

Have you tried running the speaker cable up through both terminals by just cutting a longer length of bare wire up through both posts, saves the need for jumpers or plugs.

I tried this after seeing someone here suggest it and was very happy with the results, gave a more open fuller sound at zero cost, if not already doing it it is worth a try.

Good luck.

 

[plastic penguin]

Hi, I maybe being stupid here so my apologies. Have you tried running the speaker cable up through both terminals by just cutting a longer length of bare wire up through both posts, saves the need for jumpers or plugs. I tried this after seeing someone here suggest it and was very happy with the results, gave a more open fuller sound at zero cost, if not already doing it it is worth a try. Good luck.

Yes, but sometime ago.

The main reason for looking at cables is because the dealer offered me the opportunity to home test some TQs.

 

[plastic penguin]

Let us know how you get on with the new cable. I found a good tweak was to replace the links with speaker cable. It made a noticeable difference with my old mission 772s and I only used QED Silver Anniversary then...

'Ere we go guys .......................

................cable debaters please form an orderly queue!

I did hesitate about posting this for the same reeason.

At least you didn't leave the door open for the 'Active' speakers brigade ............... or did I speakk too soon.

To quote Alec Guinness: "What have I done?"

 

[Shanka]

Off topic but some very nice Totem Hawks on ebay !!

 

[plastic penguin]

Off topic but some very nice Totem Hawks on ebay !!

Thanks but may be too large for my room and requirements. The largest I'm realistically looking at is Arros or standmounts.

Cheers again.

 

[hoopsontoast]

Irrelevant but. Yamaha manual saya banana plugs notapplicable in uk?? I picked out the plaatic caps and they r fine ofcourse.

Isn't that because they are obliged to say that due to some bonkers EU regs? Everyone else in the world manages, but we aren't capable! I'm expecting the audio police any day to confiscate mine...

IIRC, they have to put the caps in, as the EU models use the round pin power plugs that fit in the 4mm Banana socket. To stop people plugging a power socket directly into their amplifier outputs or speaker inputs.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Damn. I struggled to get my uk 3pin square plug into the speaker terminals. But now I am a real 'actives' convert.

 

[drlindgren]

Irrelevant but. Yamaha manual saya banana plugs notapplicable in uk?? I picked out the plaatic caps and they r fine ofcourse.

EU regulations state that because they are not made of bananas, you cannot call them banana plugs, hence why not applicable.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

Please dont make this forum an exuse to cririsise eu directives. This is a non political forum focussing on hifi & av.
PS. Why dont we ban eu horsemeat like thwy did to our cows?

 

[jjbomber]

Irrelevant but. Yamaha manual saya banana plugs notapplicable in uk?? I picked out the plaatic caps and they r fine ofcourse.

EU regulations state that because they are not made of bananas, you cannot call them banana plugs, hence why not applicable.

Most of the EU regs are totally bananas!!! Or are we banned from saying that? As an aside, the EU own two houses in the Carribean and employ 9 full time staff there to check that bananas are grown properly before they are exported to Europe. Nice job if you can get one.

 

[iceman16]

PP..

In the past I've appreciate your thoughts like Cno etc.. Im in the same boat as you are with regards to (primarily) budget and (space). I have tried diff. cables s/c, int from rca to xlr, copper to silver to silver plated copper, shielded to fairly basic. Just demoed the TQ graphite 2 days ago in my own system against the MIT which I currently owned.. The difference is subtle as (I mean ) not much but there is!

I used to own chord odyssey then epic then tq black..Im a bit puzzled why does chord etc..using screened shielding while others dont. but like TQ which seems to be prone to r/f etc sounds better IMO. "metallurgy" it might be it.

Right.. IMO,.. upgrade your speakers first mate..

regards

 

[antskip]

is the "subtle difference" improvement of the T Q Graphites enough for you to want to keep / pay for them?