Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question


This might sound like a stupid question but I'm going to ask anyway. I see lots of bi-wire speaker cables with one pair wire connection to the amp on one side and two pairs (bi-wire) on the other/speaker end. I always questioned the wisdom and wondered how these cables are made. So here's my question: Are there any benefits in "converting" my regular speaker cables into bi-wire by simply splicing two short pairs of  cables, of course same quality as the main cable with connectors on the speaker ends.The speaker in question is Vandersteen 2Ci which doesn't have jumpers. I'm also wondering how folks hook up regular speaker wires to these speakers.

Or, I should also ask if a bi-wire connection mandatory on these speakers? Thanks.

kalali

Showing 1 response by chrisr

Some say that bi-wiring is advantageous when large woofers are involved... the 2CEs have a 10" woofer + a 10" passive as I recall... that calls for at least trying..
I have had the vandersteen sig for a couple years.. wonderful speakers, but too WIDE.and tall for my room and mid-field setup.