Biwire Cables: Two Seperate Runs or Single Run

Jon Risch has conducted some tests on the subject and you can find the results on his website at Audio DIY notes & tweaks .

In theory, separate runs of cables for the highs / lows should be superior to a single run that is "internally" bi-wired. This has to do with removing the lower current high frequency cables from within the field of the higher current low frequency cables. As to whether this is truly audible or not will depend on the resolution of one's system and / or the hearing acuity of the listener. As Sugarbrie mentions though, the "technically superior" method of using separate cables will instantly double your costs. Sean
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I performed some simulations of this and have the results posted on my website at the Audio FAQ page of:
http://www.empiricalaudio.com

My $.02: Mono-wire is best unless you use different cables for the lows and highs. The fun of mix and match...

I think people are misinterpreting your question (or maybe I am). It sounds like your are asking what is the difference between biwiring with two sets of wire versus the special bi wire cables that have on set of connectors at the amp end and two sets at the speaker end. I doubt there is much of a difference. I use the biwire specific cables because my Bryston has only one set of connectors. This makes connecting two sets of wire very impractical. I imagine this is why many people use the special biwire cables.

Thanks for the insights so far. It seems like there is some contradictory opinions, as John Risch thinks two separate cable runs is superior, but simulations on Audioengr's site suggest a combined biwire cable is better. Sonic_genius - by "mono-wire" do you mean two separate runs rather than a premade biwire cable.

Nikkidanjo, I am asking what is the difference between biwiring with two sets of wire versus the special bi wire cables that have on set of connectors at the amp end and two sets at the speaker end. I'm perceiving that this is the question that other posters are answering.

Thanks Again.