Bi wiring

[imral3]

A few days ago I switched from braided 12 gauge OFC, using the speakers jumpers, to 18 gauge OFC for bi-wiring. Different brand of wire (now using Monoprice) and different bananas (now using Sewell Deadbolt).
I wasn't really expecting big things, if anything at all but, figured since it was a cheap experiment, what could it hurt?
Well, I was pleasantly surprised with what I perceive as more clarity and separation/space within the soundstage.
Is it the bi-wiring? Is it the different brand or gauge of wire? Maybe it's a combination of both.
Even if it's just my imagination, if it sounds better "to me", then that's what's important. Who doesn't want to hear music sound better?

 

[Akustic]

A few days ago I switched from braided 12 gauge OFC, using the speakers jumpers, to 18 gauge OFC for bi-wiring. Different brand of wire (now using Monoprice) and different bananas (now using Sewell Deadbolt).
I wasn't really expecting big things, if anything at all but, figured since it was a cheap experiment, what could it hurt?
Well, I was pleasantly surprised with what I perceive as more clarity and separation/space within the soundstage.
Is it the bi-wiring? Is it the different brand or gauge of wire? Maybe it's a combination of both.
Even if it's just my imagination, if it sounds better "to me", then that's what's important. Who doesn't want to hear music sound better?

What you're describing is what should be the effects of bi-wiring as I've read and heard them over the years ....

More open .. transparent, and more dynamic ..
Subtle effects but audible ..

 

[Akustic]

you could add a couple of terminals with a Xover mod

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The way we did it before the manufacturers began obliging us ...
It's relatively simple to open the box, tap into the crossover and add a pair of terminals,,

 

[SinglePoint]

My Monitor Audios already sound pretty good (my favorite speakers), but I was a little disappointed that the bi-wiring with fancy cables did not seem to make much difference. To be fair, I have not done a lot of critical listening, and no back-and-forth testing, but it could be because those fancy cables have all of the conductors wrapped together. After reading the Vandersteen FAQS, I believe I will pick up some separated cables and give it another try, in the name of science. Maybe even some individual, shielded cables. Then, I will probably move on to bi-amping to further the knowledge base.

 

[Bob in WI]

And just maybe ..

Some of the argument about bi-wiring could be based on the design of the speaker system, the resolution of the system chain, and the acuity of the ear that is listening ..

Pertinent to most posts on AK.