Bi Wiring for speakers question


I've done some research on bi wiring speakers and have noted that some people are apparently using a speaker cable with 4 banana connectors on one end but only 2 on the other end.  I'm guessing that the side with 2 banana's is connected to the Amp or Receiver and the side with 4 to the speakers.

Anyone tried this and does it work as well as using 4 connectors on each side?  Seems to me that using all four speaker outputs on the amp is the right way to do it but if it will work with just one pair of speaker outputs then who am I to judge?
will62
Yes, you have the connection pattern correct.
And, yes, it does make a difference. Richard Vandersteen makes his floorstanders with biwire connections. Essentially, you are directly providing a signal to the upper range drivers separately from the lower range.
Reading your post again, I should add that you can also connect by using 2 separate runs of speaker cable, so that the upper and lowers are using a separate cable. This is called 'true biwire' and is probably the best way to connect a biwire-able speaker.
Also, using spades, even stacked spades would be more desirable than banana plugs, as they provide better contact.
Bob
Bob.  Thanks for the info.

I have a two pairs of AQ Type 4 cables purchased separately that I use for one system. True bewaring as you call it.  

Going to buy a new set for my second system though I have been reading about the BJC Canare cables being excellent for the cost.  I have the option of buying four bananas and four pins with four cables or could purchase four of one and two of the other as well.  The 4 by 4 configuration does seem to be a true bi wire wire while the other method of using 4 on one side but 2 on the other does not.  

To be safe I may just order four separate cables to insure it is the same kind of wiring that I have with my first system.
@will62   Use spades if you can.  Once again gdnrbob is exactly right.  You can really secure spades to the binding posts.  If there is any tension placed on your cables it can exert pressure on bananas to pull out of the binding post.