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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
gdnrbob
4,508 posts
 
@will62 ,
You do know you can get some Banana to spade convertors?
I use these when I have to. 
https://www.amazon.com/CARDAS-Premium-Speaker-Adapter-Connectors/dp/B00SG3Z922
Reading you post, I think this is what you are looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/Locking-Stacking-Carbonate-Insulated-Thumbscrew/dp/B00O3NTB28/ref=sr_1_1?s=el...

B
initforthemusic
282 posts
 
Yep different brand cables work beautifully for me.
will62 OP
177 posts
 
Well, my BJC Belden 5000 10 gauge just came out of the box.  Disappointed.  Have found a broken pin and worse, the connector on one cable for the speaker side, which is supported to have a Banana plug on it is something different.  Won't fit.  The other cable is fine but clearly this other cable didn't pass QC yet somehow managed to find its way to me.  Will have to send it back and hope the replacement is correct.
will62 OP
177 posts
 
gdnrbob.  I gave my AQ Type 4 with the spade lugs to a friend.  Even though I bought the cable with the larger spade lugs they still were too small for the Mirage OM 10's and Castle Conway 3 speakers.  Not sure why but they would still not fit.  Too small.

Have since found Banana's work on the OM 10's.  They had some kind of plastic insert with a small hole inside where the cables connect.  One problem solved now that I can use Banana's on both pairs of speakers.  No point in trying spades again the way I see it.

Debating now if I should just return the BJC and get a replacement cable or buy something else somewhere else.  The broken pin doesn't have me as pissed off as putting the wrong connector on the other side.  Fatter than a Banana and looks a little like an IC but it won't fit an RCA female connector when tried.

Any ideas?  Should I try another speaker cable manufacture or is this bad QC simply a fluke?
gdnrbob
4,508 posts
 
I would call BJC and tell them your situation. From what I have heard, they are a stand up company. It's always disappointing when things like this happen, but they do. 
So, just give them the benefit of the doubt. The only way you are going to know if they are your 'cuppa' is to try them. If they aren't, then onto Plan B.
Bob
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