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So I bought 10 gold plated banana plugs (singles) of eBay to use with my system.

They unscrew from the back and then inside is a small gold plated piece of metal which can come out...

I assume I remove this piece of metal, thread in the bare speaker wire (on the side hold) put back in the metal piece and then screw it back together?

I assume I should also cut any excess wire that protrudes from the hole on the other side?

Also: I insert one into my VP-100 center, and while it fits in, it doesn't go "all the way" in...should I be pressing hard to jam it in, or is it supposed to stick out somewhat?