Diagonal Connection With Two Pairs Of Binding Posts


This is from the Chord website:

"As a general rule, the treble connections are usually reckoned to produce better sound quality than the bass connections. However, in many cases, we find that a diagonal connection produces the most musically coherent sound. To do this, connect the positive (+) speaker cable to the positive treble connection and the negative speaker cable (-) to the negative bass connection. So in effect, the cable is connected diagonally. This is quick, easy and fun to do and the results are easy to hear."

I decided to try this today on my Harbeth SHL5+ speakers. Previously, my cables were connected to the lower posts (LF).

I listened to very familiar music for a couple of hours and the change was significant and for the better. The high frequencies were clearer without being bright. The soundstage was wider and overall sound had more presence.

I was not aware that a diagonal connection was an option.

Has anyone tried this? What were the results?

I left the jumpers in place. Should they stay in place in a diagonal set up?

Would appreciate your thoughts/comments.
          
ericsch
@Erik_Squires
@Oldhvymec

I have good jumpers, they are Analysis Plus and match my speaker cables. So the consensus seems that if I continue with the diagonal connections, I should leave the jumbers in place. Right?

@ericsch, I have tried the diagonal connection as you described it it, with jumpers on, on my Dunlavys, thought it was an improvement which apparently wasn’t, and now i have the best results with a better set of jumpers. Simple.
@petg60 So after you got the new jumpers, you went back to the conventional connections?