# Using banana connectors on your BHK 300 **URL:** \ **Category:** Amplifiers\ **Created:** [September 2, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684 "2026-09-02T20:37:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/41 "2026-09-14T17:28:08Z")
I love the Cardas with Brighter side speakers. I use the Cygnus line. \<$2,000 for the pair for your monoblocks (assuming they are closer to the speaker). I have matched them with Audioquest Mackenzie for good results but have since moved on to Fidelium which list for around $1250 I think??? ---
**Author:** ![tomhail](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tomhail/32/40944_2.png) [@tomhail](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tomhail)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/42 "2026-09-14T18:04:56Z")
> [@dawkinsj](#): > > At some point you have to decide do you want the advice of the members here with many decades of experience or the dealer THIS! ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/43 "2026-09-15T00:30:16Z")
i’m thinking of trying cardas clear reflection 10’ speaker cables with my existing audiquest water xlr interconnects. good or bad combo? ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/44 "2026-09-15T00:31:46Z")
you seem to be fixated by some dealer i bought my speakers from. I am know going to 3 other dealers for cabling and source advice ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/45 "2026-09-15T02:37:46Z")
You might want to look into these directly from the manufacturer. They are in a bi-wire configuration which your speaker can use. I am using the single wire version in my Main system and have for a little over a year. Read the description and then the very long user thread on Audiogon. They fit the profile of the type of speaker cable you are looking for with your speakers. If you don’t like them within 30 days just send them back for a full refund minus the shipping. Same deal on their XLR interconnects and they almost always have discounted demo sets on hand for sale. My system uses a complete loom of their SC’s and balanced IC’s. > **[Veritas Cables Aperta SE - 2.5m speaker cable - biwire configuration](https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650348941-veritas-cables-aperta-se-25m-speaker-cable-biwire-configuration/)** > > Veritas Cables is a relatively new hifi cable company specializing in small-batch, boutique cable creations. We are based in California and offer a range of hand made analog, digital, and power cables, with some unique design aspects and a relentless... These cables are likely a third the cost you are being quoted for the OFC based Cardas Cables. ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/46 "2026-09-15T12:36:52Z")
I think it should be a very good combo. ---
**Author:** ![tomhail](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tomhail/32/40944_2.png) [@tomhail](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tomhail)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/47 "2026-09-15T12:54:02Z")
Not fixated, just bewildered. You continue to ask for advice here then opt to follow various dealers’ recommendations and then complain that the dealers’ are steering you in the wrong direction. Rinse and repeat. It’s sad. ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/48 "2026-09-15T13:06:30Z")
If you’re looking for high quality cables at reasonable prices, you can’t go wrong with Iconoclast. They do not color the sound. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/49 "2026-09-15T14:39:55Z")
Hey onehorse… Many voices including mine now. Was using Nordost red dawn LS full loom … then opted to try DH labs Q10 big huge bang for the buck. silver over coninuos graim copper 6 ft pair $550/pair… Sound wise wonderfully balanced with my Focal 948 speakers…highs very airy spacious with strong detailed lower and mid bass same for the mids. So I went crazier and am auditioning the Deity 6’ pair $3900…way better in all categories than theQ10. Indeed the Nordost red dawn speaker cable now sounded meh by contrast. Here are links to the DH labs: > **[Q-10 Signature - Speaker Cables - DH Labs Silver Sonic](https://silversonic.com/products/speaker-cables/q-10-signature/)** > > This silver-coated copper quad cable excels in b-iwire applications or when doubling up to a 10 AWG stereo pair. > **[Deity - Speaker Cables - DH Labs Silver Sonic](https://silversonic.com/products/speaker-cables/deity/)** > > Our reference speaker cable delivers unmatched accuracy and truth with extraordinary harmonics and tonal balance. My system : PS P15, Oppo 205, McIntosh C49 pre, Parasound JC5 amp Focal Aria 948 speakers. Great combo but far more so with DH Labs speaker cables. Yes I do use the cable company’s lending library as is my intent to purchase. Just make up your mind!! Best wishes Davida ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/50 "2026-09-15T20:22:57Z")
you are a very sad individual. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/51 "2026-09-15T20:25:45Z")
My son has a pair of the Focal Aria speakers from that range but not the 948s. Very nice sounding speaker, yet very warm sounding. I can see how the silver Nordost cables would compliment those speakers. I’m kindof the opposite with the new B&W sound. I think I need to stay away from silver cables. ---
**Author:** ![brian.fitterman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bbce88/32.png) [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/52 "2026-09-15T20:48:36Z")
> [@onehorsepony](#): > > I think I need to stay away from silver cables. 100% agree. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/53 "2026-09-16T00:20:34Z")
Guys guys..the DH labs are not your typical silver bright thin clinical sound… The DH labs are very full rich highly detailed And yes locking bananas suit both speaker and amp… Best wishes DavidA ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/54 "2026-09-17T22:22:56Z")
Swapping in a pair of Wire World Silver Eclipse 10 speaker cables today. Anyone have any thoughts on these cables? ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/55 "2026-09-17T22:42:42Z")
Hey Onehorse… Burn these cables in. Then listen listen and listen again…initially the cables may sound harsh, out of balance tonally…but once settled in will give you the measure of what these can do for you. So did you get bananas or spades…how did it go attaching to speakers and amp? Should it be after a good shakedown that you don’t like them, you might be able to return them … Best wishes David A ---
**Author:** ![adifferentpaul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/adifferentpaul/32/282181_2.png) [@adifferentpaul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/adifferentpaul)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/56 "2026-09-18T00:02:47Z")
You tell us. ---
**Author:** ![dawkinsj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a5b964/32.png) [@dawkinsj](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dawkinsj)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/57 "2026-09-18T01:32:17Z")
Wireworld makes fine cables both speaker and IC’s and I’ve owned multiple pairs over the years from different series. In your case based on your speaker and gear I would have stopped at the OCC Copper Equinox line and stayed away from the silver over copper cables as they can be harsh which you don’t need. Also would have saved over $3500 for the set. If this is again another dealer recommendation then they are still not listening to you or you’re not making yourself clear. With the Equinox line you would not only tame down some of the harshness but also could buy new IC’s and digital cables for less than the price of the Silver Exclipe speaker cables alone. Your system doesn’t need “exotic” big name cables just ones that correct the issues that bother you. Other than that just buy the Schitt equalizer and be done. ---
**Author:** ![Audioholic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f14d63/32.png) [@Audioholic](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Audioholic)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/58 "2026-09-18T02:53:23Z")
I don’t get it. You’re trying to tame the top end, surely you’ve heard that introducing silver into the equation will make things worse. ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/59 "2026-09-18T12:08:05Z")
these are cables the they use in their show room for active equipment. They used them alot, i’m sure they are broken in. what about this copper vs silver thing for B&W 802 D4s? ---
**Author:** ![onehorsepony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/b5ac83/32.png) [@onehorsepony](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/onehorsepony)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684/60 "2026-09-18T12:09:33Z")
I know, that’s what is frustrating, two other dealers now have both given me silver speaker cables. They both say silver is not alway brighter which do you prefer audioquest or cardas? [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-banana-connectors-on-your-bhk-300/44684.md?page=4)