Yes, you have the connection pattern correct.
And, yes, it does make a difference. Richard Vandersteen makes his floorstanders with biwire connections. Essentially, you are directly providing a signal to the upper range drivers separately from the lower range.
Reading your post again, I should add that you can also connect by using 2 separate runs of speaker cable, so that the upper and lowers are using a separate cable. This is called 'true biwire' and is probably the best way to connect a biwire-able speaker.
Also, using spades, even stacked spades would be more desirable than banana plugs, as they provide better contact.
Bob
And, yes, it does make a difference. Richard Vandersteen makes his floorstanders with biwire connections. Essentially, you are directly providing a signal to the upper range drivers separately from the lower range.
Reading your post again, I should add that you can also connect by using 2 separate runs of speaker cable, so that the upper and lowers are using a separate cable. This is called 'true biwire' and is probably the best way to connect a biwire-able speaker.
Also, using spades, even stacked spades would be more desirable than banana plugs, as they provide better contact.
Bob