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Single vs Double Bi-wire....should I reconsider?

I just finished setting up new 2CE Sig 2s.  I just purchased Rocket 44 in a single B-wire as AQ had said that would still outperform a double bi-wire type 4. The Vandersteen manual seems to strongly suggest true bi-wire.

At twice the price - is it worth it to try and change the order to get double bi-wire?
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kjweisner
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You can read all about it from the designer/engineer himself.  He does a great job of explaining the benefit and technical rationale.  I have a great deal of respect for Richard, and currently own Model 5s plus a 2Wq (although I will be selling it soon).  http//vandersteen.com/media/files/Reprints/vandersteeninterview.pdf
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Hi Jetson--good catch on my bad link and I'm glad you still found the article.  I'm using true double bi-wires to my model fives (AQ Pikes Peak) and the cable is "heavy enough" to just lie there separated by the requisite 1" to 2".  If I was ever going to make spacers (maybe to get them up off the floor) I was thinking balsa wood would be both inert and easily finished with stain/varnish to look presentable.  

And as Audiorsch states, make sure the spades will fit into the Vandy terminal strips which typically have barriers between each post.

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