Inexpensive method of connecting speaker wires to amplifiers (particularly amplifiers integrated into receivers) and speakers using a thin sheet of metal that is pushed against bare speaker wire or a pin-type connector by a small spring. pring connections are inferior to five-way binding posts because they do not accept other forms of speaker wire terminations or connectors such as banana connectors and spade lugs. Additionally, they do not transfer power well because they have a very small contact area with the wire or connector, and they do not hold wire firmly. Five-way binding posts, on the other hand, accept all standard forms of speaker wire terminations including banana connectors, spade lugs, bare wire and pin connectors. The five-way bindings also screw down on connectors (other than banana connectors, which push into the rounded holes at the end of the binding posts) forming a secure, sturdy connection and they provide much greater surface contact resulting in greater power transfer. Whenever possible, five-way binding posts should be sought out instead of spring connections.