Is it necessary to use the same cable brand and model for bi-wiring??


I have a pair of Wharfdale Denton 80th Anniversary  speakers that can be bi-wired. I have read many pro and cons about bi-wiring improving the sound quality.  I still like to give it a shot, but do not want to use an expensive pair of speaker cables to satisfy my curiosity  All comments and recommendations welcomed    
sunnyjim

Showing 1 response by mitch2

Hi Jim,
I agree with adg101. I believe the benefits of bi-wiring likely become greater when running speakers with large, power-hungry low frequency drivers. For your Wharfdales, I would simply run those HT Pro 11+ cables, or your GHs, full range to the MF/LF terminals, use some high quality jumpers to the HF and enjoy the music.
I would consider using jumpers made with something like this:
http://www.partsconnexion.com/wire_hookup_neotech_cu_tef_sc.html
Since these are solid core wires, you can easily use a single wire without connectors as jumpers.
If you jump from the MF/LF posts to the HF posts, I would probably select the 16-18awg wire. If you jump from the HF posts to the MF/LF posts, then I would use the largest 12awg wire. Four 6-10 inch pieces should work just fine. They also offer the same OCC wire as stranded, which may be kinder to your HFs. You may need spades or banannas if you use the stranded wire.
http://www.partsconnexion.com/wire_hookup_neotech_cu_tef_st.html