Sunnyjim
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-vandersteen-model-2ce-speakers-model-2ce-1-owner-2016-0...
((However, the screw connectors are antiques))
Yes it is to avoid the mess above of what you think is good.
If you really did a genuine comparison between the superior sounding screw terminals and your recommended convoluted mess you would realize how wrong you are.
Best JohnnyR
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/full-range-vandersteen-model-2ce-speakers-model-2ce-1-owner-2016-0...
((However, the screw connectors are antiques))
Yes it is to avoid the mess above of what you think is good.
If you really did a genuine comparison between the superior sounding screw terminals and your recommended convoluted mess you would realize how wrong you are.
Best JohnnyR