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Bi-wire changes for non bi-wire speakers

Currently have speakers bi-wired from integrated amp. Four banana plugs at the amp, one for each of the two combined wires; four sets of banana plugs at each speaker.

I want to audition speakers that cannot accept bi-wiring. Any problem with just connecting two banana plugs at each of the speakers and leaving the other two disconnected?

Thanks.

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gareents
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nonoise
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It shouldn’t be any problem at all. Your integrated should have the option to select speakers A, B, and A+ B. Just use a single set of SCs and select the appropriate setting on your integrated (making sure you use the corresponding speaker output set, A or B).

All the best,
Nonoise
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russ69
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Just make sure the unconnected ends don't touch each other. I would tape them so they can't touch. 
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nonoise
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Sorry, I misunderstood the number of cables you're using. I thought you had two sets of cables per side instead of a single set with four leads on each end. Should have had my coffee first before posting.

All the best,
Nonoise
fiesta75
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No problem, but what you describe is not bi-wired.
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