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Reverse biwire speaker cables?

Would I be able to reverse a pair of biwired speaker cables that I have on hand? My amp has the capability for 4 outs per channel. Could I use the 2 termination end for the speaker? Why would I want to do this, you ask? The terminals to my new speakers are too far apart for the standard biwire configuration. To save money, I was hoping to avoid buying 2 separate runs per channel and just reverse the biwire cable I already have and use a pair of long jumpers. Possible? Would I damage anything? Obviously, I am not technically inclined. I've e-mailed the amplifier tech support department but never received a reply.
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sean
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There is no problem doing what you want to do other than if the cables have some type of network box or "directionality" to them. I would not suggest leaving any cables that are connected to the amp unattached at the speaker end. This could open up the door for the cable to act as an antenna for RFI along with playing games with impedances that the amplifier sees. Sean
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