Bi-Wire Cable Question - Can They Be Used As Standard Speaker Cables Without A Problem?


I believe I know the likely answer to this, but just want to be certain. There are a used pair of speaker cables that just appeared for sale which I have been trying to find for nearly a year. They were reported by a quality audio reviewer to have special synergy with my upstairs system. The only issue is that the pair for sale are bi-wired. I have no means to use them bi-wired since my speakers cannot accommodate that. Can I use them as a standard pair of speaker cables without a problem? And what would be the proper means of connecting the ends with two pairs of wires? I strongly suspect it shouldn't be an issue, but I've simply never come across this specific situation before.

My speakers are Magnepans, which won't accept spades, so that complicates things a bit. That would mean no possible way of connecting all four wires to the speaker binding posts. If it is possible to use just two of the leads I plan to use Audioquest banana adaptors as a solution.

Thanks for any assistance with this.


nightfall

Showing 2 responses by ctsooner

I'm with Bob.  I'd just go with the new AQ speaker cables and have them terminated the way you need them.  I just ordered a run of William Tell bi wire combo after auditioning a bunch of cables.  If you can afford any of the new Garth designed cables, you will be in for a treat with your system.  
I personally would spend the extra money and send them back to AQ for termination as they have a special process that does make a small difference.  It's very easy and cheap to install their top of the time spades etc... and it's worth it in the long run.  JMHO