5-Way Binding Post


    The 5-way binding post is not a connector; rather it is the terminal that connectors attach to in order to create the link between home theater components.  Like other speaker wire terminals, this type comes in pairs; one red terminal for the positive end of the speaker wire and one black terminal for the negative end.
5-way binding post

Why the 5-Way Binding Post

    One of the reasons why many home theater enthusiasts smile upon the 5-way binding post is its flexibility.  Like the name suggests, the 5-way binding post is capable of creating connections in five separate ways.  They are able accommodate speaker wire connectors that require a clamping action in order to transfer a signal.  Such speaker wire connectors include bare wire, spade lug connectors, and pin connectors.  The 5-way binding post also has the necessary parts to allow for both banana plug and dual banana plug connectors.
 5-way binding post with banana plugs  
     Another reason the 5-way binding post is looked on favorably is quality of the connection it provides.  The 5-way binding post has a large contact surface compared with some of the other terminals available in the home theater market.  The large contact surface improves signal transfer between home theater components, resulting in better audio quality.

Applications of 5-Way Binding Posts

    These binding posts are most often built into quality home theater components.  Some of the 5-way binding posts used on high-end home theater components have gold plated contact surfaces to improve conduction between the speaker wire and the terminal.  5-way binding posts are found on speakers, home theater receivers, as well as home theater amplifiers.