Biwire speakers

If you use jumpers, the choice of the LF or HF posts for running the speaker wires in may make a distinctly audible difference. "Conventional wisdom" seems to favor HF; my slightly bass shy speakers sound better when connected through the LF.

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I think it also depends on your speaker. Some are designed to be run bi-wired so if you only run them single wired or single wired with jumpers, the sound isnt as good. Bi-wiring vs. single wiring with jumpers made a huge difference for the better with my Unity Audio Signature 1's. For other speakers this might not be the case so an option might be to borrow a set of cables the same as what you already have, or a bi-wire made set from The Cable Company (they let you evaluate them at home) and see if there's a difference thats worth it on your particular speakers.

Well stated Calcentral, you answered your own question, which beats the more popular pastime of questioning your own answer.

Thanks everyone. You confirmed what I suspected - it's what you think it does, for better or worse.

I modded a pair of speakers to allow for biwiring. Why? because I had the cable for it. Do they sound better? Meh.

I typically suggest starting here: http://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htm#bi_wiring

Rod does know his stuff - once you've absorbed that material you'll have a better reference for bi-anything...

Check your speaker manual. If they mention that bi-wiring provides better sound, then go for it. I have experienced both and feel that bi-wiring did help - FOR MY SPEAKERS.

See this thread. My comment in that thread, while obviously somewhat tongue-in-cheek, I think pretty much says it all:

02-07-12: Almarg
Having followed many prior threads that have addressed this question, I can say unequivocally that a clear consensus has emerged. That consensus can be stated as follows:

It may or may not make a difference. If it makes a difference, it may or may not be for the better.

Regards,
-- Al

I have always found a different result than Rlwainwright (above) I have always felt bi-wiring an improvement providing the speakers lend themselves to it.

Bi-wiring is a waste of good speaker cable. Stick with a single, good quality cable to each speaker...

-RW-