Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Banana plugs make a solid connection with standard 5-way speaker binding posts. They offer a convenient way to plug and unplug speaker cables as you need to. However, if you're using banana plugs for the first time, it can seem like they won't fit in the post holes. That's OK, and it's normal to encounter this.
Thankfully, it's an easy "fix." In almost every case, you just have to push harder than you think at first. If the plug is just too tight, you can gently pinch it straighter using some pliers. Our banana plug expert show you how in this short clip.
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Watch our full-length video on how to use different speaker wire connectors: youtu.be/eOCAt8zGhv0
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Banana plugs make a solid connection with standard 5-way speaker binding posts. They offer a convenient way to plug and unplug speaker cables as you need to. However, if you're using banana plugs for the first time, it can seem like they won't fit in the post holes. That's OK, and it's normal to encounter this.
Thankfully, it's an easy "fix." In almost every case, you just have to push harder than you think at first. If the plug is just too tight, you can gently pinch it straighter using some pliers. Our banana plug expert show you how in this short clip.
Shop for banana plugs at Crutchfield: crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc383/shopsearch/banana_plugs.html
Watch our full-length video on how to use different speaker wire connectors: youtu.be/eOCAt8zGhv0
Crutchfield, America's trusted electronics specialist since 1974, has award-winning customer service, free lifetime tech support, and free shipping on most orders. Shop for all your audio and video needs at Crutchfield.com and sign up for the catalog and email newsletter at crutchfield.com
Read articles, in-depth reviews, how-to guides, and watch videos at crutchfield.com/Learn
See more home and car electronics videos on our channel: youtube.com/user/crutchfieldtv
_12 reasons to buy from Crutchfield: crutchfield.com/about/valueprops.aspx_
