Speaker connections
Understanding speaker connections can be incredibly confusing for you since they come with so many options when setting up speaker installations. But there is a logic behind all those different cables connected to the audio equipment.
Here is the deal.
After you read this, you will gain an understanding of all the different kinds of speaker connections and low voltage installation, their functionality, and how they are integrated with electronic systems.
8 types of speaker connections
Today’s new audio components are equipped with different types of connections. Figuring out how to connect the speakers, amplifiers, receivers, and mixers can be confusing.
Binding terminals
Binding terminals secure bare speaker wire and banana plugs.
Speaker wire
The speaker wire transmits audio signals through copper cables.
Banana plug
Dual banana plug
Dual banana plugs firmly connect speaker wires to binding terminals.
Binding connectors
Binding connectors firmly connect speaker wires to spring clip terminals.
Spade connectors
Spade connectors connect speaker cables to binding terminals.
XLR connectors
An XLR connector has three conductors (“positive, negative, and ground“). And it is mostly associated with professional audio equipment because of its balanced audio interconnectivity.
RCA connectors
RCA connectors transmit audio signals through RCA cables.
