Can you use speaker wire connectors on a spring clip speaker?

Question

I'm looking at getting a set of speakers that uses spring clip connectors. Obviously thats not the ideal connection but price is a factor. I want to use flat speaker wire. However, it appears as if flat speaker must terminate in to a connector. Is it possible to put a connector post in to a spring clip?

Answer 1

Generally you can just twist the copper strands and insert.  But 12 ga wire can be a bit too thick.

Radio Shack sells some 2-piece "Pin" connectors that work well for spring clips. Un-s***w the back and insert the copper wires up the barrel. Fold the copper strands over the lip and s***w on the top part.  Just make sure to cut the copper strands short enough that nothing sticks out.

Answer 2

You should be able to twist up the copper ends of the flat wire and terminate them to the spring clip.

You can also take a small strip of regular speaker wire, and jump it between the flat wire and your speaker, using almost any type of connector.