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If you buy enough (like 10 pairs) they are ridiculously cheap (I seem to remember less that $2 a pair?).

yeah, i think i got mine for about 3 bucks or so. Haven't had any problems with them so far... I've got them on the wires going to the outdoor speakers, so come spring we'll see how they do.

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