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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
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@will62 ,
If they look like a banana with saw teeth then I think they are called BFA banana plugs. I had them on some Transparent speaker cable and they were very brittle and prone to snapping.
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will62 OP
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BFA then works OK with my speakers.  The one's that came with the BJC look like Interconnects with a fat tip.  Tried turning the collars all the way out but that still didn't work.  These things won't fit my speakers at all.  Will see what Wayne at BJC thinks I should do.  I am inclined to just cut the Banana's off and use bare wires at this point.  Same with the Pin's as well.  But I want to see what he thinks.  
will62 OP
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BTW.  Have another problem.  My Denon PMA 520 is now acting up again.  Lost a channel and have also had dropouts on the one that still works.  Since I've now spent over $250 on this thing I am thinking it is best to replace it with something new.  Buying used stereo gear unless it is from a reputable shop, is a crap shoot.
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hifiman5
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@will62   Amen brother!😇
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curiousjim
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Hey all,

I'm new to this party, having just  bought a new to me pair of speakers, that bi-wired. Can someone give me the dummys guide to the how to and why to?
FYI, the speakers are Klispch RF 35's, for the basement 2.1 setup.

Thanks.

JD
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