Bi-wiring and Bi-amping for Dummies (Well, One dummy amyways)

"I would be curious as to why Greg from Volti Audio recommends bi-wiring. Again, I'm learning here so my assumptions may be wrong. I would guess the only benefit to running an entire set of cables would be if you only had a smaller gauge than you needed laying around and wanted to use them anyways. Or maybe you have speakers that demand so much power that even the largest cables aren't sufficient."

Well, no and no. The purpose of using two separate cables to each speaker would be maximum signal isolation. And Volti's definitely aren't power hungry. They're one of the most efficient speakers on the market and can run just fine on a handful of watts.

Also, there are no "middle binding posts" on Kef speaker terminals, those are knobs to either connect or disconnect the built-in jumpers. You connect your cables to either the high frequency or low frequency posts and then turn the knobs to engage the jumpers. If bi-wiring make SURE to turn the knobs to disengage the jumpers.

I don't understand why you would want to bi-wire. You're spending more money that way without any sound improvement. People purchase Morrow cables because they are relatively inexpensive, and they want to save money so you are cancelling out some of those savings by bi-wiring.. I use Nordost Odin 2 cable to connect my Sonus Faber speakers to my primaluna monoblocks. I bought them used to save money, and I bought Nordost jumpers because I could not justify the cost of purchasing two sets of cables. I'm very happy with the results. People bi-amp if one amp is better for bass, and the other is better for treble. As others have stated, this increases cost a lot because one needs to purchase another amp. This seems logical for someone who has money to burn.

From the Wilson-Benesch ACT 3zero manual:

"3.1 Bi-wiring

Improvements can be heard through separating the energy from each filter in the crossover. Cables vary in construction but a good quality cable should be low in impedance, inductance and capacitance. Do not use cables that act as additional crossover components. Experimentation is crucial in this situation and a cable that works well in one situation with a given amplifier may not always perform as well when one of these variables is changed."

Since my monoblocks have dual speaker outputs, it is not difficult. In fact, it’s seemingly encouraged, it is so convenient.

Does it help?  Don’t know, but it doesn’t hurt.

 

Here ya go!

Advantages of Bi-Wiring Speakers

Bi-wiring speakers offers several advantages, particularly for those who seek to enhance their audio experience. Here are some of the key benefits associated with bi-wiring:

• Improved Clarity and Detail: Bi-wiring can lead to better clarity and detail in the audio reproduction, especially in the mid and high frequencies. By separating the signals, each driver can receive a cleaner and more focused signal. 

   

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• Reduced Interference and Distortion: The technique aims to minimize interference and distortion between the low and high-frequency signals, resulting in a cleaner and more accurate sound reproduction. 

   

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• Better Power Distribution: Bi-wiring can provide better power distribution to the speakers, ensuring that each driver receives an appropriate amount of power, which can result in improved dynamics and a more balanced soundstage. 

   

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• Enhanced Soundstage: By separating the electrical paths for the woofer and tweeter, bi-wiring can widen the soundstage and improve imaging, leading to more precise sound reproduction. 

   

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• Improved Control Over Drivers: Bi-wiring can provide better control over the different drivers within a speaker, allowing them to work independently and reduce unwanted interactions. 

   

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  While bi-wiring can offer these advantages, it is important to note that the benefits may not be noticeable to everyone and can depend on individual preferences and the specific setup. It is recommended to experiment with different setups and listen carefully to determine if bi-wiring makes a noticeable difference in sound quality for your specific audio system. 

   

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Got cell service again and was able to watch the video. Its paul! He is a very smart manufacture as I have toured ps audio and asked he and Chris many questions i can not read his mind but he is speaking in general terms. I have his fr 30 and love the ribbons/ planars. They are made of captons mylar with glued aluminum  but in Paul's case Chris b made them out of textreme like material that won't stretch fade and up light does not bother them as much . I was privileged to much information and manufacturing info. Now I have some older ps audio .extreme cables that are bi wired from paul. He is speaking in general and opinions do swing from time to time. I have bought speakers from Paul that are tri amped but they are big.in general most speakers don't need tri amped. I have had a set of kef 11 worked fine off one amp like paul said however , the big ones with 6 12 inch speakers per tower love tri amping like mcintosh xrt 2k. I drive the fr 30 with 1 kw michi m8 or bryston 28b3 or mcintosh 1.25 kw. Its not the watts that kill drivers but distortion. Compression is the heat that builds in speaker voice coil and does play a fa tor as well. Happy listening , you will love your new system as it has great synergy.