Monster Cable THX-GP 20-Pack Standard THX-Certified Gold-Plated Speaker Connectors

by Monster

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 3.2 x 1.3 inches ; 2.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000092WYB
• Item model number: THX-GP
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #49 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Cables & Interconnects > Audio Cables > Speaker Cables
  • #84 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Audio & Video Accessories > Speaker Accessories
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Product Description

Home Theatre Speaker Cables Need Higher Quality Connectors-Don't Use Bare Speaker Wire

Typically, the speaker wire that's included with all-in-one home theatre systems doesn't come with connectors. Over time, the exposure to air causes the bare copper wire to corrode. That's why THX, the industry leader quality certification for movie theatres, collaborated with Monster Cable to create connection standards specifically for home theatre speaker connections.

Monster THX-Certified Connectors Provide Higher Quality Speaker Cable Connections

Monster THX connectors ensure the highest quality speaker connections. Unlike flimsy connectors that easily fall out:

1. Monster's Lock Notch design locks the connector in place for a secure, reliable connection.

2. 24k gold contacts provide maximum signal transfer and durability.

3. THX color-coding ensures you hook up everything right the first time.

Product Description

Home Theatre Speaker Cables Need Higher Quality Connectors-Don't Use Bare Speaker Wire Typically, the speaker wire that's included with all-in-one home theatre systems doesn't come with connectors. Over time, the exposure to air causes the bare copper wire to corrode. That's why THX, the industry leader in sound quality certification for movie theatres, collaborated with Monster Cable to create connection standards specifically for home theatre speaker connections. Monster THX-Certified Connectors Provide Higher Quality Speaker Cable Connections Monster THX connectors ensure the highest quality speaker connections. Unlike flimsy connectors that easily fall out: 1. Monster's Lock Notch design locks the connector in place for a secure, reliable connection. 2. 24k gold contacts provide maximum signal transfer and durability. 3. THX color-coding ensures you hook up everything right the first time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for large gauge wires, December 11, 2007

By 

Gator (New Port Richey, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Monster Cable THX-GP 20-Pack Standard THX-Certified Gold-Plated Speaker Connectors (Electronics)

I am using 12 gauge wire for all my speaker runs and wanted this type of connector to terminate them to a pair of Yahama NS1000M speakers. The NS1000Ms are older speakers that use a clamp type terminal. The 12 gauge wire will not fit in the solder cup on the THX speaker pins. Yes you can trim the wire down and with some careful soldering make them work but the color coded caps are not large enough to accmodate the 12 gauge wire. The specs should show the maximum usable wire size but do not.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good connectors for the money, February 10, 2005

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Scott Burton (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster Cable THX-GP 20-Pack Standard THX-Certified Gold-Plated Speaker Connectors (Electronics)

Speaker connectors are important - they ensure good conductivity and protect speaker cable (and components) from long-term corrosion. But speaker cable connectors aren't cheap - particularly if you want Monster Cable.

Monster's other connectors are expensive. They are high quality, hefty pieces of metal meant to do the job for years at a time. They offer a variety of connector styles in standard and easy-termination types.

THX-GP connectors are NOT Monster's high quality connectors. They are lightweight and not particularly impressive looking. They are, however, cheap. Cheap is a very good quality to look for when shopping for temporary cabling.

THX-GP are crimp-on termination connectors, meaning you'll need a crimping tool. Luckily speaker cable isn't picky about tools, and chances are a pair of needle-nose pliers will work just fine. I used a RG6 crimper which, despite its size, worked perfectly. The rubber sleeves slip over the termination afterwards.

If you're looking for high-quality, long lasting connectors for a high performance audio installation, you're probably not reading this review. The rest of you can go ahead and buy these - by the time you start caring about their quality, you'll be ready to replace them.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value, but no banana plugs, August 29, 2005

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B. Myrick "bmyrick" (Bothell, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster Cable THX-GP 20-Pack Standard THX-Certified Gold-Plated Speaker Connectors (Electronics)

This package of connectors really is a great value but buyers should be aware that it only has tip connectors. Since a lot of subwoofers have connections that don't really work with a tip connector (my Yamaha is one) I had to spend an additional amount for banana plug connectors to complete my setup.

Other than that issue, the connectors were easy to install on the wiring. (I would recommend a 16 gauge wire for a good snug fit.) Unless you are running a high-end configuration, these connections should perform very well for you and be dependable until you upgrade your system.