Banana speaker cable

[ReconScout]

I just got a pair of Technics TB-S200 speakers that use Banana cables. I am used to RCA and the plain old wire cables. My receiver uses the wire cable connectors. Is there an adapter, or way to use these speakers with something like a RCA to Y adapter? This unit has 2 HF and LF inputs on the back, so my thoughts were is uses a Y connector for both negative and positive cables. I can't seem to find very much information with anyone having a similar scenario.
I did find a PDF manual online, but it just explains that it's a Banana plug port. Not much help.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Sokel]

is that how it looks like?

Just unscrew them and tie both negatives with the same bare wire,same with the positives and them screw them back securely.
Make sure no loose strands touch the other end.

 

[ReconScout]

Yes, THANK YOU!
I made a single (pos neg) wire cable into a Y to connect to the speaker. I figured negative Y to the negative HF and LF, and another Y cable to the positive HF and LF. So, if I do that it will work, and not damage my receiver, which is why I did not try that since I know nothing about Banana cables.
Thanks

 

[Sokel]

Yes, THANK YOU!
I made a single (pos neg) wire cable into a Y to connect to the speaker. I figured negative Y to the negative HF and LF, and another Y cable to the positive HF and LF. So, if I do that it will work, and not damage my receiver, which is why I did not try that since I know nothing about Banana cables.
Thanks

In case you want to terminate your wire just search for 4mm Banana plugs,like this for example:

https://www.pomonaelectronics.com/sites/default/files/d1325-5230-5406-6546_103_6.pdf

 

[Zek]

I made a single (pos neg) wire cable into a Y to connect to the speaker.

What does this actually mean?
How did you do it (some picture or sketch).

 

[Sokel]

What does this actually mean?
How did you do it (some picture or sketch).

The usual way is to split the conductors in two.
Not ideal with a thin cable but it works.

Way better if you cut a small length of each or bare enough wire,tie it around each polarity and screw it tight.

 

[Gringoaudio1]

RCA cables are not used for high signal levels such as amplified output for speakers. They are used in interconnects between components like CD players, tape decks and tuners to pre amps, integrated amps and receivers at low unamplified signal levels.

 

[Zek]

He can strip speaker wire in two places and pull it through the terminals.

 

[ReconScout]

Thanks Zek, that is exactly what I was hoping would work. I appreciate it!

 

[gwing]

He can strip speaker wire in two places and pull it through the terminals.

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Or alternatively make up or buy short jumper cables that connect each red and each black together, then just plug your bananas into either of the connectors. If you are using bananas for the speaker wires I suggest spade connectors on the jumper wires.

 

[Roland68]

I just got a pair of Technics TB-S200 speakers that use Banana cables. I am used to RCA and the plain old wire cables. My receiver uses the wire cable connectors. Is there an adapter, or way to use these speakers with something like a RCA to Y adapter? This unit has 2 HF and LF inputs on the back, so my thoughts were is uses a Y connector for both negative and positive cables. I can't seem to find very much information with anyone having a similar scenario.
I did find a PDF manual online, but it just explains that it's a Banana plug port. Not much help.
Thanks in advance.

Aren't you confusing something?
RCA connectors are for small signals and not for speakers.
RCA cables are used to connect small signal devices to each other, e.g. a CD player with an amplifier.

 

[Speedskater]

Sometimes very low budget 3 piece products (2 speakers and a woofer/amplifier unit) use RCA connectors for the speaker cables. with small 2 conductor zip-cord speaker cables. Maybe 18 or 20AWG.