Harbeth SLH5 plus. Top or bottom binding post?


When using standard speaker cables (not biwired) should you use top or bottom binding posts on speakers?  Speaker is Harbeth SLH5 plus.

Thanks
yashu

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Chord recommends a diagonal connection which worked out great:-

As a general rule, the treble connections are usually reckoned to produce better sound quality than the bass connections. However, in many cases, we find that a diagonal connection produces the most musically coherent sound. To do this, connect the positive (+) speaker cable to the positive treble connection and the negative speaker cable (-) to the negative bass connection. So in effect, the cable is connected diagonally. This is quick, easy and fun to do and the results are easy to hear.

https://www.chord.co.uk/speaker-cable-guide/
Yes, there are no hard and fast rules on how you want to connect the cables to the bi-wirable binding posts. The best configuration is the one that sounds best to your ears and preference.

Yashu, may I ask what speaker cables are you using with the SHL5 Plus? Are you using the stock metal links that come together with the speakers or they have been replaced with aftermarket jumpers?
Yashu, I am on the stock jumpers that came with the speakers too and didn’t think about replacing them as well. I briefly compared the stock jumpers to some bare speaker cables and the difference is quite minute.

I am using Chord Epic Twin with the speakers, single-wired.