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Sign up for a Crutchfield account Share this product: Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors by Kristen Schaub These high-performance, heavy-duty banana connectors from Monster feature a two-piece, screw-on design that gives you easy and reliable speaker cable termination — no tools needed. They also boast nine separate 24k gold-plated leaf spring contacts for maximum signal transfer without corrosion. If your receiver or speakers have banana-compatible binding posts, these connectors are super-easy to plug in, and they give you a solid, dependable contact. See more info on this item Highlights:nine 24k gold-plated beryllium-copper leaf spring contacts for maximum signal transferspecial teeth and ring-lock for a strong grip that stays tighteasy screw-on design — no tools requiredtwo pairs included; each pair includes one insulator with a red band and one with a blue bandwarranty: 60 daysOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Whatâs in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 4 Gold-plated Quick Lock banana connectors (2 with red bands on the insulators/2 with blue bands) "Information to consumers in application of EU WEEE Directive 96/2002" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team â they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features 2 Piece Screw-on Design: For easy and reliable crimp-less speaker cable termination. 24k Gold Contacts: For maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. Special Teeth and Ring-lock: For an extremely strong grip that stays tight for optimum signal transfer. Dimensions: With the insulator connected, the unit is 1.575" long. The banana plug itself is 0.675" long, and it is 0.15" wide at the tip and 0.2" wide at the leaf spring contact. The insulator measures 0.535" in diameter. Fits up to 12 guage speaker wire. Installation: Unlike most connector systems, Quick Lock connectors require no tools. To connect to speaker cables: Strip the cable jacket to expose 5/8" of copper stranding Slip the Quick Lock mounting post over the exposed copper Using your fingers, twist the copper strands to form a point Place the connector over the copper point, turning it clockwise onto the threaded portion of the mounting post until secure Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Monster Speaker Cable Video: Monster Speaker Cable Dave Bar, Steve Kindig 3/5/2010 Learn about some of Monster's popular speaker cable lines, and get tips on choosing the right kind for your system. 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Filter by rating: 5 Star: (32) 4 Star: (4) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Sort by: Date Reviewed Rating Helpfulness Showing: 11-20 of 36 View page: « 1234 » Items per page: 10 20 50 5 out of 5 why did I wait so long! ? Written By Dave R, CT on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) for 40 years I have been struggling with attaching speaker wire the old way of crouching on the floor, with all the nastiness associated, attempting to wrap around various terminals various types of speaker wire, hoping to get a "good" connection worthy of very good to high end audio stuff. With a TV upgrade and a new HDMI capable receiver decided to see what banana plugs are all about and a so glad I did; went for these Monster Quick Locks with Crutchfield recommendation. You do have to look at the plugs; unscrew the tops and get a feel for what they consist of but if you can strip a little wire these are amazingly easy to work with. I literally prepared 3 ten foot lengths of new speaker wire cutting stripping and attaching these plugs in five minutes; plugged them right in and everything was set. There are cheaper plugs to be sure but these appear to be "no brainer" easy to work with! Pros: well made very simple to prepare Cons: cost 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Choice! Written By Boxerboy, Connecticut on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to install, sound qualiy is excellent. About 10 minutes in total to hook-up to speakers. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors Written By Ray G, Sterling, VA on Sunday, March 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install, no hassles, works like a charm. Pros: great product Cons: might expensive but worth the cost. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Clever design Written By Bob, Boston on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very clever design to insure good connection and ease of assembly. While it says you don't need tools, you do need something to strip the wire and it helps to have a pen knife blade or something similar to tuck the wires in place. The final step of assembling the base and plug is indeed done easily by hand. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 just what is needed Written By Frank, Chambersburg,Pa. on Monday, March 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a well made product as always from Monster. They comes in sets with red and black markings to help keep your wies going to the right place Pros: love them, easy to put together, and with the red and black marking makes them easy to indentife Cons: none from me Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Monster banana plugs Written By Jose M, Miami, Fl. on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these banana plugs after reading nothing but good things about them. Man what a difference they made. They fitted tight and secured on both my new Onkyo receiver, as well as my new PSB's. It made installation much easier, and the sound is great.Thanks to Nick for recommending them. Both Nick and Doug have made me a customer for years to come...Thanks guys Pros: EVERYTHING.... Cons: They are expensive...but like everything else in life, you get what you pay for. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Monster QuickLock Connectors Written By Jon, League City, Texas on Monday, January 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to assemble, quality tight connection 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 So simple, yet so good! Written By Tom, Rochester NY on Sunday, November 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've used these banana plugs for years, tried others early on but when I found these I never looked back! I have 3 systems in my house, living room, bedroom, basement. Every speaker wire (14 gauge) has these on both ends, aside from patio speakers which use the Quick Lock spades and a Zone 2 amp which uses Quick Lock pins (spring clips instead of 5-ways). There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get bare wire in the back of receivers when you can't see, and have very little space to work in. These make that task a non-event. Plus, by using on the speaker end as well, you know that you get clean signals going all the way through, and you don't run the risk of bare wires touching each other. After using these for a while, you know exactly how much insulation to strip to get the proper connection, and so it takes only a minute or so per speaker. Great for reducing the variables! Pros: SO easy to use, assures clean signal Cons: Cost adds up when using for many speakers, but worth it 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors Written By Brett, CA on Thursday, October 13, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have these and the Rocketfish ones. I prefer these over the rocketfish because the rocketfish have little parts that are easily lost. These are simple 2 parts Unscrew them, insert wire put back togeather. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Easy Speaker Connections Written By Bob, Wheat Ridge, Colorado on Thursday, September 29, 2011 If you want an extremely easy way to connect your speakers to you A/V receiver that has all those speaker connections crammed together that it is almost imposible to get your speaker wire in those holes. Monster has solve your problem with the quick lock speaker wire connnector, they are worth every penny you spend on them. Plus these units are made to give you a much better connnection so you will get the sound out of your system the way your ears hear is best for you. There very easy to use when connecting the speaker wire to them, just cut and stripe the wire so about 3/8s of an inch of wire is above the crown that the wire is pressed against, next item is to screw on the connector and your ready just to plug in those connectors in your A/V receiver and speaker enclosures. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 11-20 of 36 << >> Accessories Add accessories for the Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors Add Accessories Use these to ensure a good, clean connection between the speaker wire and the connector. See all categories & accessories Use these to ensure a good, clean connection between the speaker wire and the connector. Installation Tools and Shop Supplies S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire 5 people say Your Price: $19.99 Add to Cart Smart people protect with SquareTrade- The best warranty at the best price In business since 1999, SquareTrade is the largest independent warranty provider in the U.S. 100% parts and labor - no deductibles All mechanical and electrical failures covered, includes normal wear and tear. Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/S-SqGjWhPZb3E/p_119QLGMTH2/Monster-QuickLock-Self-Crimping-Banana-Connectors.html ). Recommended Accessories See more accessories Your featured item Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors 2 pairs $19.95 In Stock Installation Tools and Shop Supplies S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire $19.99 In Stock Add selected to cart Front
Our take on the Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors by Kristen Schaub These high-performance, heavy-duty banana connectors from Monster feature a two-piece, screw-on design that gives you easy and reliable speaker cable termination — no tools needed. They also boast nine separate 24k gold-plated leaf spring contacts for maximum signal transfer without corrosion. If your receiver or speakers have banana-compatible binding posts, these connectors are super-easy to plug in, and they give you a solid, dependable contact. See more info on this item Highlights:nine 24k gold-plated beryllium-copper leaf spring contacts for maximum signal transferspecial teeth and ring-lock for a strong grip that stays tighteasy screw-on design — no tools requiredtwo pairs included; each pair includes one insulator with a red band and one with a blue bandwarranty: 60 daysOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Whatâs in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 4 Gold-plated Quick Lock banana connectors (2 with red bands on the insulators/2 with blue bands) "Information to consumers in application of EU WEEE Directive 96/2002" note Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team â they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features 2 Piece Screw-on Design: For easy and reliable crimp-less speaker cable termination. 24k Gold Contacts: For maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. Special Teeth and Ring-lock: For an extremely strong grip that stays tight for optimum signal transfer. Dimensions: With the insulator connected, the unit is 1.575" long. The banana plug itself is 0.675" long, and it is 0.15" wide at the tip and 0.2" wide at the leaf spring contact. The insulator measures 0.535" in diameter. Fits up to 12 guage speaker wire. Installation: Unlike most connector systems, Quick Lock connectors require no tools. To connect to speaker cables: Strip the cable jacket to expose 5/8" of copper stranding Slip the Quick Lock mounting post over the exposed copper Using your fingers, twist the copper strands to form a point Place the connector over the copper point, turning it clockwise onto the threaded portion of the mounting post until secure
Video: Monster Speaker Cable Video: Monster Speaker Cable Dave Bar, Steve Kindig 3/5/2010 Learn about some of Monster's popular speaker cable lines, and get tips on choosing the right kind for your system.
5 out of 5 why did I wait so long! ? Written By Dave R, CT on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) for 40 years I have been struggling with attaching speaker wire the old way of crouching on the floor, with all the nastiness associated, attempting to wrap around various terminals various types of speaker wire, hoping to get a "good" connection worthy of very good to high end audio stuff. With a TV upgrade and a new HDMI capable receiver decided to see what banana plugs are all about and a so glad I did; went for these Monster Quick Locks with Crutchfield recommendation. You do have to look at the plugs; unscrew the tops and get a feel for what they consist of but if you can strip a little wire these are amazingly easy to work with. I literally prepared 3 ten foot lengths of new speaker wire cutting stripping and attaching these plugs in five minutes; plugged them right in and everything was set. There are cheaper plugs to be sure but these appear to be "no brainer" easy to work with! Pros: well made very simple to prepare Cons: cost 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Choice! Written By Boxerboy, Connecticut on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very easy to install, sound qualiy is excellent. About 10 minutes in total to hook-up to speakers. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors Written By Ray G, Sterling, VA on Sunday, March 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to install, no hassles, works like a charm. Pros: great product Cons: might expensive but worth the cost. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Clever design Written By Bob, Boston on Tuesday, March 06, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very clever design to insure good connection and ease of assembly. While it says you don't need tools, you do need something to strip the wire and it helps to have a pen knife blade or something similar to tuck the wires in place. The final step of assembling the base and plug is indeed done easily by hand. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 just what is needed Written By Frank, Chambersburg,Pa. on Monday, March 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a well made product as always from Monster. They comes in sets with red and black markings to help keep your wies going to the right place Pros: love them, easy to put together, and with the red and black marking makes them easy to indentife Cons: none from me Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Monster banana plugs Written By Jose M, Miami, Fl. on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bought these banana plugs after reading nothing but good things about them. Man what a difference they made. They fitted tight and secured on both my new Onkyo receiver, as well as my new PSB's. It made installation much easier, and the sound is great.Thanks to Nick for recommending them. Both Nick and Doug have made me a customer for years to come...Thanks guys Pros: EVERYTHING.... Cons: They are expensive...but like everything else in life, you get what you pay for. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Monster QuickLock Connectors Written By Jon, League City, Texas on Monday, January 30, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to assemble, quality tight connection 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 So simple, yet so good! Written By Tom, Rochester NY on Sunday, November 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've used these banana plugs for years, tried others early on but when I found these I never looked back! I have 3 systems in my house, living room, bedroom, basement. Every speaker wire (14 gauge) has these on both ends, aside from patio speakers which use the Quick Lock spades and a Zone 2 amp which uses Quick Lock pins (spring clips instead of 5-ways). There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get bare wire in the back of receivers when you can't see, and have very little space to work in. These make that task a non-event. Plus, by using on the speaker end as well, you know that you get clean signals going all the way through, and you don't run the risk of bare wires touching each other. After using these for a while, you know exactly how much insulation to strip to get the proper connection, and so it takes only a minute or so per speaker. Great for reducing the variables! Pros: SO easy to use, assures clean signal Cons: Cost adds up when using for many speakers, but worth it 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors Written By Brett, CA on Thursday, October 13, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have these and the Rocketfish ones. I prefer these over the rocketfish because the rocketfish have little parts that are easily lost. These are simple 2 parts Unscrew them, insert wire put back togeather. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Easy Speaker Connections Written By Bob, Wheat Ridge, Colorado on Thursday, September 29, 2011 If you want an extremely easy way to connect your speakers to you A/V receiver that has all those speaker connections crammed together that it is almost imposible to get your speaker wire in those holes. Monster has solve your problem with the quick lock speaker wire connnector, they are worth every penny you spend on them. Plus these units are made to give you a much better connnection so you will get the sound out of your system the way your ears hear is best for you. There very easy to use when connecting the speaker wire to them, just cut and stripe the wire so about 3/8s of an inch of wire is above the crown that the wire is pressed against, next item is to screw on the connector and your ready just to plug in those connectors in your A/V receiver and speaker enclosures. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Accessories Add accessories for the Monster QuickLock™ Self-Crimping Banana Connectors Add Accessories Use these to ensure a good, clean connection between the speaker wire and the connector. See all categories & accessories Use these to ensure a good, clean connection between the speaker wire and the connector. Installation Tools and Shop Supplies S&G Wire Cutter/Stripper Tool Cuts and strips 12- to 22-gauge wire 5 people say Your Price: $19.99 Add to Cart Smart people protect with SquareTrade- The best warranty at the best price In business since 1999, SquareTrade is the largest independent warranty provider in the U.S. 100% parts and labor - no deductibles All mechanical and electrical failures covered, includes normal wear and tear. Your item's repaired or the full item price returned withing 5 days Runs concurrent with manufacturer's warranty Rated 5-stars by consumers
