Nakamichi Banana Elbow Speaker Plugs | Pair

Nakamichi Banana Elbow Speaker Plugs | Pair

The Nakamichi Banana Elbow Speaker Plugs are a specialized audio connector designed for high-fidelity setups where space is a constraint. While it shares the same internal metallurgy as the straight version, its geometry is specifically engineered for “low-profile” installations.

Product features

• 90-degree orientation: the wire enters the connector from the side rather than the rear. This allows the speaker cable to hang vertically or run along the wall immediately after exiting the terminal.
• Space saving: typically requires only 20mm to 30mm of clearance behind a device. This is ideal for amplifiers housed in shallow media cabinets or speakers placed close to a wall.
• Strain relief: because the cable hangs downward naturally, there is significantly less mechanical stress on the binding posts of your equipment compared to a straight plug with a heavy cable looping out and down.
• The shell: features a screw-on metal shell that provides durability and shielding against electromagnetic interference.
• Dual-screw locking: unlike cheap versions that require soldering, Nakamichi plugs usually employ two offset grub screws. This creates a mechanical cold weld that grips the bare wire tightly, ensuring maximum surface contact.
• Material: usually constructed from high-purity brass with 24k gold plating. The gold plating is essential for preventing corrosion and oxidation over time, which can degrade audio signals.

Specifications

• Material: gold-plated (OFC) or Brass
• Compatible wire gauge: 8 AWG to 20 AWG
• Connector type: standard 4mm diameter
• Termination: dual screw-locking

Please note that when using elbow connectors, it is important to ensure that the orientation of your amplifier’s binding posts allows the cables to hang freely without overlapping other inputs (like HDMI or RCA ports).

What is in the box?

• 1 x Nakamichi Banana Elbow Speaker plug – red
• 1 x Nakamichi Banana Elbow Speaker plug – black