What is "biwiring"?


HI. Quick question-what is biwiring for speakers with 2 sets of terminals? I see that some cable companies are using a single strand of wire, terminated twice on the speaker end. Others have 2 sets of wire run together, 1 set each has connectors on the speaker end, but only 1 set total of connectors on the amp end. Another method is using 2 sets of cables-one set having spades on the amp end, one set bananas on the amp, so that both can be connected simultaneously to the same terminal.

Which is considered "biwiring"? Which sounds best?
chiho

Showing 1 response by gregm

Hi Oakiris:
- Fm yr description, yr spkrs allow bi-wiring
- Yr receiver should work fine with two sets of wires connected, as you note.
- Running separate wires to each driver (biwiring) does make a difference -- which differences, when/if beneficial, are NOT commensurate with the financial outlay, IMO. Designer cables are expensive! Instead try hooking up the single cable to the top and then the bottom on yr centre spkr and check for preferred sound. If this isn't indicative, try the same on the main spkrs.
- No, they don't. If they aren't the same, the smaller gauge will go to the top (tweet/mid if applicable) and the thicker wire to the bottom spkr connector (typically the woof). If you're really bent on trying it out, look for some 18-22 g premium copper, insulated magnet wire and use that on top, keeping yr present wires for the lower spkr connection. Keep all wire lengths identical and take care not to short the connections! Cheers