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Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question

This might sound like a stupid question but I'm going to ask anyway. I see lots of bi-wire speaker cables with one pair wire connection to the amp on one side and two pairs (bi-wire) on the other/speaker end. I always questioned the wisdom and wondered how these cables are made. So here's my question: Are there any benefits in "converting" my regular speaker cables into bi-wire by simply splicing two short pairs of  cables, of course same quality as the main cable with connectors on the speaker ends.The speaker in question is Vandersteen 2Ci which doesn't have jumpers. I'm also wondering how folks hook up regular speaker wires to these speakers.

Or, I should also ask if a bi-wire connection mandatory on these speakers? Thanks.

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yogiboy
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If you don’t want to bi-wire you can use these!
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQ1002G
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stringreen
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..and to add .....I found that separate cables for lows, and highs are even better.....  I've seen jacket cables with +,- on one end to attach to the amp, which separates to the 4 cables on the other side to attach to the speaker.....not as good on my Vandersteens.
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kalali OP
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Thanks everyone for the input. I found a used pair locally and picking them up later tonight. Very excited. They are replacing a pair of MMGs that I bought a few months ago and as much as I liked their crisp sound and nice soundstage, I could not warm up to their sound texture and the extra narrow listening position. I'm also looking forward to getting a better bass foundation which the MMGs seemed to lack. It was definitely worth the experience. I'll let you folks know how I make out and will probably ask more questions once I get them hooked up. Thanks again.
gdnrbob
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You didn't mention what brand cables you are picking up.
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miketuason
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I have the Vandersteen 2CE Sig II and Vandersteen highly recommend to use the BiWire. A true BiWire is a pair goes the the amp end then from the amp it split into two separate pair that goes all the way to the speaker end. It doesn't split at the end of the speaker wire so you actual have four wires through out the length of the speaker cable.  If you go to Vandersteen website you can look and download the manual for the model 2s. It will show you the difference between the biwires.
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