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Audioquest Type 4+ -- BiWire cable ??

I have two sources telling me two different things about how they use the Audioquest Type 4+ cable (two 17 gauge and two 20 gauge conductors). One claims that it is a biwire cable (skinny pair for the highs and fat for the lows), while the other says it is intended to be used as a non-biwire (one skinny and one fat to each terminal) and that you need to run two such cables to properly use it in a biwire application.

Which is correct or how are you currently using it?

Also, I was considering it for a biwire application to a 4 ohm speaker using a 100W amp. Anyone know if it can handle these levels??

Thanks in advance,
Chris
cdelplato
rgd
656 posts
 
Chris - I tried bi-wiring my center channel with it which was a very short run, about 5 feet but I used 2 cables and then splitting up the conductors. The mains are single runs and it did an adequate job @ 8' each. IMHO, I think its too small a gauge to bi-wire with for any long distance, say 8' or more if you were to use just a single cable per side. If you are hell bent on bi-wiring then run 2 cables per side because 1. the distance warrants it and 2. since you are running 100 watts into a 4 ohm speaker. If you are not one to believe that bi-wiring provides benefits and while I think the AQ 4+ is a good entry level cable you could be better served by purchasing a higher quality cable in single wire version. Buying used here might net you a better bang for the buck then buying brand new AQ4+ - if thats what your intention is.
peterd
122 posts
 
Yes,Chris what they are telling you is the straight line,
They work excellent in both setups and are a steal for the
price.I used them bi-wired from a W-5 to 1.6 Maggies with
no current shortage.Pete
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