Am I wrong, or is the primary benefit of bi-wiring to bypass the crossover network of the speaker? My speakers for example, according to the manufacturer, are meant to be bi-wired for the best results. Some companies, such as Theil, don't want you to bypass thier internal crossover(s) and don't even provide the option for bi-wiring(at least on some models). Hence, IMHO, this issue is really dependent on the particular speaker in question. I would contact the maker of your speakers and ask them what is best.
Bi-wire-top post, bottom post, why a difference?
I use mapleshade jumpers between the 2 peerless drivers that cross over at either 900 or 1000 to the 30" newform research ribbons..the acoustic zen satori[single wire] was always running to the bottom speaker lugs...I could only afford one good wire at the time. Sunday I connected the satori to the second set of lugs. Please note the ribbons are connected to the cabinet' top by their own jumpers[mapleshade]....I wasn't quite ready for the improvement I hear in the sound...in fact I still have to replay cds to make sure it is "better" and not merely different. Better clarity and blossoming of voices into the space between me and the speakers. Larger if you will, while depth seems enhanced. Is this an indication these speakers should be biwired? I'm toying with getting a short run of bolder cable[affordable] to see if this is the case. Any thoughts on the above? Oh, the rest of the system is a krell pam3. sim4070se, nopariel cd, roxan zerxes, ac matric ic and ixos ixotica ic. and absolute power cord. Monster and panamex conditioners. Thanks in advance. Bluenose