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A pair of gold-plated banana plugs, one red and one black, closed screw type for 12 to 18 AWG wire

Monoprice Inc.

Monoprice 102801 Gold Plated Banana Plugs Pair 12-18 AWG

SKU CH-70T6-RMF99

A pair of gold-plated banana plugs that accept 12 to 18 AWG speaker wire for secure, corrosion-resistant binding-post connections

  • Connector count2
  • Product typeOthers
  • Key featuresBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
  • Closed screw type accepts bare wire or spades for secure binding-post connections
  • Gold-plated copper body with ferromanganese tips resists corrosion and ensures smooth contact
  • Colour-coded red and black rings simplify polarity identification
  • Fits 12 to 18 AWG speaker cables for versatile system compatibility
  • Pair includes two plugs for a complete stereo connection

Easy speaker termination for binding posts

These gold plated banana plugs simplify hooking up loudspeakers to amplifiers that use traditional binding posts. They accept bare wire or spade terminals and suit cable gauges from 12 to 18 AWG. A red ring and a black ring on each pair keep polarity straight during installation. The copper bodies with ferromanganese tips are fully gold plated to resist corrosion.

Secure screw connection that holds under vibration

The closed screw design clamps the conductor firmly so the joint stays tight even when cables are moved or equipment vibrates. Gold plating on the contact surfaces maintains low resistance over time without oxidising. Each plug takes a single wire up to 18 AWG, giving a reliable path for the full signal current the speaker draws.

Passive connectors with no power draw or noise

As passive metal fittings the plugs generate no heat, no fan noise and consume no electricity themselves. The gold finish prevents the verdigris that can increase contact resistance on bare copper. They add negligible series resistance to the speaker circuit and require no maintenance once screwed down.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMonoprice
Model name102801
Product typeOthers
Ports & slots
Connector count2

Questions about this item

Do these banana plugs generate any heat or noise during continuous use?

No, they are passive copper connectors with 24K gold plating and ferromanganese tips, so they produce no heat or noise at any time.

What speaker wire gauge do I need to use with these 102801 plugs?

They accept bare wire or spades from 12 to 18 AWG, so any cable in that range will fit securely.

Will these plugs fit the binding posts on my older amplifier?

Yes, they are designed for traditional binding posts and the closed screw type gives a secure, positive contact with both vintage and modern terminals.

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