Bi-wire v's single with jumper leads.

IMO bi-wiring is one of the few contentious issues in audio that there is no point in analyzing or debating theoretically. There are many subtle technical effects that can come into play to a small degree, a lot of them having been mentioned above and in the links that were provided, and their net result will, as I see it, undoubtedly be system and listener dependent.

Regards,
-- Al

P.S: Kijanki, don't forget the 2pi factor for inductive reactance (which your post 4 years ago correctly reflected). 35 milliohms should be 220 milliohms, and Z = 222 milliohms.

Thanks Al, it was 2AM - my brain does not work that late.

3 years later I have changed my tune. I listen bi-wired now with great coherence. The difference is complimentary selection of cables for the high and low drivers.

Sorry everybody. I didn't realize it was a 3 yr old thread. There it was on the first page of topics. :)

Anyhow - I agree inductance and even the total impedance which includes capacitance as well, but given the level of discussion and the incorrect statements being made - I figured I'd keep it simple.

Again mea culpa!

With my current SC, I find running 2 single runs yield the best performance over bi-wiring or single + jumpers. Most notably less conjestion in complex passages and more open sounding.

But with some of my previous SCs, it sounded best bi-wiring. Like everything, it's system and listener dependent.