OzJustin Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hi all Probably a very silly question but I’m looking for a pair of the gold ‘bridging bars’ that go between two sets of binding posts on speakers. I’ve searched on a few websites like Selby Acoustics, CableChick and Jaycar but can’t actually find what they’re consistently called so nothing is coming up. Can anyone assist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Try looking for Speaker Jumper Cables or Bars. https://www.jdaudioonline.com.au/product-category/loudspeaker-cable/speaker-jumper-cables/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
075Congo Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I had an excellent set of Speaker Jumper cables (22cm long or shorter/Longer) made by Geoff Maloney (Aurealis Audio) for my new KEF R3's . Much better than the bars and plates you see around. Contact Geoff for a price. His workmanship is superb. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
075Congo Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 If you have access to 4 short lengths of your existing speaker cable then a DIY exercise is an economic way to go. Maybe a kind-hearted SNA member with soldering skill and such could help you out. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, 075Congo said: I had an excellent set of Speaker Jumper cables (22cm long or shorter/Longer) made by Geoff Maloney (Aurealis Audio) for my new KEF R3's . Much better than the bars and plates you see around. Contact Geoff for a price. His workmanship is superb. Cheers Definitely better than those metal plates that come with speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
075Congo Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 DECIBEL HI FI in Brisbane in their DIY Section have all the bits required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thanks for the replies all. I’ve actually got some DIY short speaker cable bridging the posts now but wanted to grab a set of the brass metal bars for ease of use. Surely places stock these bars as spare parts cheaply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffter Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 PM @Bill125812 here, he can make you some crackers. Also a sponsor on the website 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffter Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, OzJustin said: Thanks for the replies all. I’ve actually got some DIY short speaker cable bridging the posts now but wanted to grab a set of the brass metal bars for ease of use. Surely places stock these bars as spare parts cheaply? I have found that decent cable has always been an improvement over those bars. If you’ve got that, stick with it. If you’re on the fence about your current cable, PM Bill as above! $40, bananas at one end, spades the other. cheers, Andrew Edited October 20, 2020 by Ruffter Add link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jone5y Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 As above, I've got some of @Bill125812 jumper cables. They look and sound great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Thanks all. Does anyone know where the standard metal plates are available though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 There are many different variations to those metal plates As different binding posts can be on an angle different distance apart Jumper cables are much better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) 20 hours ago, OzJustin said: Thanks all. Does anyone know where the standard metal plates are available though? You may have to contact you speaker manufacturer. As said, they come in many different angles/widths/lengths. Edited October 22, 2020 by blakey72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Ok thanks all. I may just bite the bullet and make up a set of better jumper cables myself then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 47 minutes ago, OzJustin said: Ok thanks all. I may just bite the bullet and make up a set of better jumper cables myself then. Good move, brass plates are a horrid idea where sound quality is concerned, and brass in general is best avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, OzJustin said: Ok thanks all. I may just bite the bullet and make up a set of better jumper cables myself then. Assuming you are asking for your vaf speakers , do they carry spares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 14 hours ago, cafe67 said: Assuming you are asking for your vaf speakers , do they carry spares? Yes for my VAFs. I’m just missing the brass plate on one of my DC-Xs. Using a bit of speaker wire presently. I haven’t actually enquired with VAF as I had thought the plates would be readily available at many local stores. Apparently not. If the plates are good enough for VAF then I’m surprised there’s such a push here for custom speaker jumper cables. Surely there can’t be much difference? I’ve got some high quality 12AWG speaker wire I can test the difference with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wen Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 you can test on the speaker with the original plate between posts, try your wire and see if you can hear any difference from one side to the other 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 2 hours ago, OzJustin said: Yes for my VAFs. I’m just missing the brass plate on one of my DC-Xs. Using a bit of speaker wire presently. I haven’t actually enquired with VAF as I had thought the plates would be readily available at many local stores. Apparently not. If the plates are good enough for VAF then I’m surprised there’s such a push here for custom speaker jumper cables. Surely there can’t be much difference? I’ve got some high quality 12AWG speaker wire I can test the difference with. Price, they are usually cheap gold plated price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jone5y Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I've got vafs. Think I still have the plates. Can send them to you to see if they fit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 4:12 PM, Jone5y said: I've got vafs. Think I still have the plates. Can send them to you to see if they fit Thanks for the offer. Given people seem to be strongly suggesting jumper cables over the binding plates, I might make a cable first to see if I can hear a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jone5y Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 No problem, I'd be surprised if a Diy cable version didnt sound better than the standard connectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzJustin Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Jone5y said: No problem, I'd be surprised if a Diy cable version didnt sound better than the standard connectors Yes it’s a slippery slope with small incremental gains isn’t it! I may have to make a couple more jumper cables for my other VAF speakers now too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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