Help with bi-wiring
Obviously you must be using mono amps, as a 4ft cable would not offer much flexibility with a stereo amp. Have you considered sending them to Kimber? That way, should you ever want to use something different, they would be easier to sell used, and the integrity of the connections would be identical on both ends. Absolutely do not get caught up in the scenario of using different cables for the highs and lows as this causes problems at the crossover point. See this article from Vandersteen, http://www.vandersteen.com/pages/Answr7.htm Also, if you do not have 100% confidence in doing it yourself, I would not attempt it. |
With all do respect to Tls49 it is not rocket science. I sold Kimber Kable for decades and we cut and terminated all the cables on the sales floor. You just need to be extra carefull when stripping the wire as you do not want to nick the copper strands. You should look at the connectors on the Kimber site to see what will work best for you. If you want to stay with spades you have a choice between WBT and Postmaster. The Postmasters need to be soldered. You will need 4 connectors. |
Absolutely do not get caught up in the scenario of using different cables for the highs and lows as this causes problems at the crossover point. See this article from Vandersteen,This is not a problem especially if you have a pre-amp or receiver that incorporates Audyssey or something similar as it accounts for Phase and timing problems. I have found that Bi- amping ( using two sets of speaker cables and two amp channels ) using provides a more robust and open sound . Better separation of instruments or sounds . All i can say , is to try it for yourself . Some people will swear that there is no difference, but i disagree. Depending on the power of your amp, the difference may be small. If your amp is say 100-150 watts per channel, you would be more apt to hear a difference, versus a larger or more powerful amp. |
Ok . I should have read the Article before i responded. I tend to agrre with the article , but using different wires does not always give the poor results that they speak of . i suppose if you used cables specific for bass response only on the bottom and vice versa , that could present a problem . I am just talking about mixing cables , not specifically using bass cables for Bass and High frequency cables for the mids and highs . What i am trying to say is that Bi-amping in most cases is definitely better, but IMO I Do NOT believe they HAVE to be EXACTLY the same wires for upper and lower . I hope this clears up my response . The GOOD Thing is that they agree . Bi-Amping is better. I am glad their tests have proven that ! Just trying to help |
