Question about Bi-Wiring


My speakers, Martin Logan Motion 40's, are bi-wire capable.

But I have not tried to bi-wire them just yet.

I was wondering, if I were to get better jumper cables to replace the default metal plate jumpers that came with the speakers, would that accomplish the same results as actually bi-wiring the speakers

Or

Should I just go straight to actually bi-wiring?

Thanks

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My thoughts are as follows, If the speaker is bi wireable, then do it. Tannoy designs their higher tier speakers to be bi wired, and it is in the user manual. I have used Audioquest type 4 cables, two pair, to accomplish this. To me, it just sounds better. Tannoy does something I have not seen on other speakers, and that is the provision of a 5th binding post used for grounding. Again, it is mentioned in manual to do this. Who am I to question the manufacturer? So, I have both speakers grounded to my amp using 14 gauge stranded copper wire. According to them, it achieves an even better midrange clarity. My end goal is to eventually use two runs or pairs of Auditorium 23 speaker cable (4 meters). However, that will set me back another $3200. So for now, the Stereophile recommended type 4 cables will suffice. Audio Advisor can make up a pair of Audioquest no frills type 4 cable in any length or termination. I found this to be the best route to keep cost down. They do a very nice job. 

My apogee duetta 2's definitely sound better biwiring, even with inexpensive wire. Using thin stranded wire on the bass foil and thick stranded wire on the mid-range tweeters seems to work best.

always amazed here that some people clearly can type, yet cannot read... 🤷‍♂️

Well I appreciate all the feedback, great info.

I will need to test and let my Ears be the judge as to what sounds good in my particular system.

Is there such a thing as bi-wire speakers?

  • I think what we refer to as "Bi-wire speakers"
  • were actually designed for "Bi-amping"

I understand and hear the impact of Bi-amping

But in a Single-Amp system that connects to Bi-Amp speakers

  • I do prefer using a good quality single cable with good quality jumpers
    • i.e. as opposed to Bi-wire cables
  • I also realize some amps come with a second set of outputs
    • but generally, that second set of terminals are connected to the same outputs as the first set

Semantics? - probably 🙄

Regards - Steve 😧