Bi Wire vs Speaker Jumpers

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.

This is from Nordost and applies to their jumpers, and a single run of speaker cables...but one can do the same with two speaker runs (bi-wire w/out the jumpers). I find their diagonal approach helpful.

http://www.nordost.com/dealer%20downloads/NorseJumperinstructions_Eng52016.pdf

I also found the diagonal configuration using jumpers to work the best in my system.

Wig

I am running a pair of b&w 800d. Use to run them bi wired with nordost cable. Nordost now believes that the best performance is to run a quality single run then to use matching jumpers if possible. I now run nordost Valhalla in a single run with matching Valhalla jumper. Best wishes. I have also read that it is best to replace the cheap jumpers that are supplied with many speakers.

david_ten...good post!