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Von Schweikert VR4Jr how is it w/o biwire?

Hello: A few questions for owners of the VR4 Jr or VR4 Gen III SE. I'm looking for more more powerful low end and improved sonics than my Def Tech BP 7002s. Has anyone used the optional data link connector instead of biwiring? I've never biwired before. Is the performance of the Vons diminished by using the data link? Thank you.
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robm321
932 posts
 
Yes the performance is diminished if you use the datalink. It's even mentioned in the manual. Adding leadshot, biwire (or biamp), and using spikes are a must.
hooper
396 posts
 
Agree wholeheartedly with the previous posters. Bi-wire is a must, as is lead shot and upgraded spikes. Do all three and you'll have a VERY different speaker from stock.
jack368
9 posts
 
how to bi-wire if my power amplifier has only 1 set of output connection? can I use 2 different brands of cables and clamp plus-plus and minus -minus on my power amplifier?
most importantly will it damage my power amplifier?
robm321
932 posts
 
"how to bi-wire if my power amplifier has only 1 set of output connection?" - jack368

Most do - most biwire cables have 1 connection for the amp end and 2 for the speaker end.

"can I use 2 different brands of cables and clamp plus-plus and minus -minus on my power amplifier?"

Yes

"most importantly will it damage my power amplifier?"

No
jack368
9 posts
 
Hi,
I need some recommendation from you guys on what is the best cable to use for bass unit for vr4jr bi-wire configuration?
for mid-hi unit I am using the analysis plus solo crystal 8 speaker cables.
hope to hear from you soon.
thank you.
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