Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse.
Diagonal Connection With Two Pairs Of Binding Posts
This is from the Chord website:
"As a general rule, the treble connections are usually reckoned to produce better sound quality than the bass connections. However, in many cases, we find that a diagonal connection produces the most musically coherent sound. To do this, connect the positive (+) speaker cable to the positive treble connection and the negative speaker cable (-) to the negative bass connection. So in effect, the cable is connected diagonally. This is quick, easy and fun to do and the results are easy to hear."
I decided to try this today on my Harbeth SHL5+ speakers. Previously, my cables were connected to the lower posts (LF).
I listened to very familiar music for a couple of hours and the change was significant and for the better. The high frequencies were clearer without being bright. The soundstage was wider and overall sound had more presence.
I was not aware that a diagonal connection was an option.
Has anyone tried this? What were the results?
I left the jumpers in place. Should they stay in place in a diagonal set up?
Would appreciate your thoughts/comments.
"As a general rule, the treble connections are usually reckoned to produce better sound quality than the bass connections. However, in many cases, we find that a diagonal connection produces the most musically coherent sound. To do this, connect the positive (+) speaker cable to the positive treble connection and the negative speaker cable (-) to the negative bass connection. So in effect, the cable is connected diagonally. This is quick, easy and fun to do and the results are easy to hear."
I decided to try this today on my Harbeth SHL5+ speakers. Previously, my cables were connected to the lower posts (LF).
I listened to very familiar music for a couple of hours and the change was significant and for the better. The high frequencies were clearer without being bright. The soundstage was wider and overall sound had more presence.
I was not aware that a diagonal connection was an option.
Has anyone tried this? What were the results?
I left the jumpers in place. Should they stay in place in a diagonal set up?
Would appreciate your thoughts/comments.
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Diagonal cross connections is one way that Nordost has recommended for many years. You won't know until you try it. There are some who say if it's a two way speaker, go for the upper posts and if it's a three way, go for the lower ones. I've tried all combinations and found the cross connection to be best, when using jumpers. You'll find that with some speakers, dual speaker posts are just a gimmick and with others, they're really built to be bi wired. If someone is saying it's all BS, take that with a shaker of salt and move on. They probably feel the brass plates that come from the factory are good enough. It's very easy to hear the differences. All the best, Nonoise |
Here's a link to the Audioquest discussion. The section you want is Using Full Range Cables On BiWire Capable Speakers http://tools.audioquest.com/downloads/literature/learning_modules/Understanding-BiWiring.pdf |
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