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  • March 17, 2024
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Whats the best way to get two wires into the one side of the adapter?  I’m having a hard time.

Best answer by buzz

Using a spare section of wire, practice cleanly removing the insulation without fraying the wire. Don’t twist the wires, just slide them straight in. I wouldn’t expect any trouble with two #14 wires.

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Ken_Griffiths

Maybe use a converter that fits both the output and the input.


Airgetlam
  • March 17, 2024

What adapter? As far as I know, all Sonos adapters are either RCA or 3.5mm jacks. 


Ken_Griffiths

Or something like this, perhaps🤔?

 


Airgetlam
  • March 17, 2024

Those are certainly banana clips, as I mentioned in my reply here.

 

 


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  • Contributor II
  • March 17, 2024

What adapter? As far as I know, all Sonos adapters are either RCA or 3.5mm jacks. 

I’m using these.   Very hard to get 2 wires in one hole.  
 

 


buzz
  • March 17, 2024

What size wire are you using?


106rallye
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  • March 17, 2024

So you’re connecting speaker wire to a Sonos Amp?


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  • Contributor II
  • March 17, 2024

Yes. I’m wiring 4 Sonos speakers to an Amp.  Using this wire;

14/2 Speaker Wire 14 Gauge (Copper Clad Aluminum) - Fire Safety in Wall Rated Audio Speaker Wire Cable / CL2 Rated / 2 Conductors - CCA


Ken_Griffiths

Maybe use a 2-way speaker selector with impedance protection/matching, or if that’s not preferred, then go for ‘stackable’ 4mm banana plugs instead. Try Amazon, or other reputable sites online.


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  • Contributor II
  • March 17, 2024

These were suggested, but out of stock.  I’m looking for something similar.  

Ocelot Banana Plugs, 24k Gold Plated Connectors, Open Screw Type, 12 Pair, 12 Pair (24 plugs)


Ken_Griffiths

These were suggested, but out of stock.  I’m looking for something similar.  

Ocelot Banana Plugs, 24k Gold Plated Connectors, Open Screw Type, 12 Pair, 12 Pair (24 plugs)

I’ve not used any to suggest an alternative to you, but maybe others here who have, will chime in. 👍


buzz
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  • March 17, 2024

Using a spare section of wire, practice cleanly removing the insulation without fraying the wire. Don’t twist the wires, just slide them straight in. I wouldn’t expect any trouble with two #14 wires.


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  • Contributor II
  • March 17, 2024

Using a spare section of wire, practice cleanly removing the insulation without fraying the wire. Don’t twist the wires, just slide them straight in. I wouldn’t expect any trouble with two #14 wires.

Great suggestion!  I’ll try that!  Thanks!