Bi Wire vs Speaker Jumpers

Agree with Lak you have to experiment , different system different result....

My Legacy Audio Signature II speakers seem to sound MUCH better single-wired than bi-wired(Krell power amp).  Unfortunately, I only found that out after running them bi-wired for decades because I just ASSUMED they would sound better that way.  I was running with Morrow Audio SP-2 for the high frequency terminals, with an old, heavy stranded Esoteric Audio stranded cables for the low frequency terminals. 

It was only when I bought a set of the Cerious Technology Graphene Extreme cables that I happened to go with the single-wire run and inserted the terminal jumpers.  Whoa, it was an immediate improvement, with much more, deeper, and better bass.  I cannot explain why that would be the case, but it is.  Perhaps something to do with the crossovers or internal wiring configuration.

I have N802's.  I have used them both single wired and bi wired.  The b&w supplied jumpers are very good.  I have a drawer full of different jumpers and they all sound different.  Single wired I prefer Audio Magic cables with the b&w jumpers.

Bi wired, I have used Ocos and currently use DH Labs mainly due to convenience since my winter setup speakers "must" be bi wired.  It saves setup time using the same speaker cables.  I wouldn't say bi wiring the N802's is absolutely necessary.

Differences; bi wired improves timing (not an 802 strength) and image specivity with a more forward sounding presentation.  This can be balanced by careful choice of interconnects and associated components.

Single wired is a bit more laid back and expansive with the cables I use but really, I can achieve satisfactory results either way.

So there you go, it all depends on what "you" like.

david_ten

Further, the cables (and amps) don’t need to be exactly the same either, as some prefer to fine-tune the hi and low frequencies. I’ve had good outcomes using completely different cables and amps.

This doesn't make any sense. I think you are confusing biwiring with biamplification.

First part of my post relates to bi-wiring, second part to bi-amping.

I’ve used separate cable brands/types off of the same amp (bi-wiring) and off of separate amps (bi-amping). Depends on one’s goals.

I've found more room for tuning with bi-amping, with different cable types.

Hope that clarifies.