Bi wiring v single run w jumpers

"02-03-15: Geph0007
OK let me ask this One run of AP Oval 9 with jumpers or bi wire (two runs) or Oval 12? I did try this on one set where I could not tie things together inside. The biwire seemed more open and slightly relaxed. Voices where more vertical With the single run of 9 I felt like I was looking at the floor where voices were coming from, so to speak. More airy"

When dealing in areas involving biwiring, jumpers, etc.., results are application specific. You have to try different combinations, and see what works the best. A good portion of it depends on your equipment. My Vandersteen's are probably the best example of how biwiring makes a positive difference. Using 2 separate runs of cables, with them, makes a very big difference. On my other speakers, Wilson's, they don't even believe in biwiring. They feel so strongly about that, they only put 1 set of binding posts on the speakers. I couldn't biwire them if I wanted.

The only thing I can tell you for sure about all this, is to not let these relatively minor cabling issues, compromise or overlook areas in your system that are more important.

I am trying to compare these three sets of speakers on an even playing field That is why the issue is brough up.

"02-04-15: Geph0007
I am trying to compare these three sets of speakers on an even playing field That is why the issue is brough up."

3 sets of speakers or 3 sets of cables? If its 3 sets of cables, the only way you can get a level playing field is to try them on the actual speaker you will be using. Cables don't always sound consistent from one speaker to the next. I think you might be over thinking this. AP has a decent reputation for working with a wide variety of gear, and you already own it, so there's no risk. However you configure the cables, I would be surprised if you didn't get good results. It can happen, but I don't think its likely.

My guess is that Michael was envisioning that there would be an odd number of half-baked answers, plus one answer that is 1/6th baked.

Almost, Al...It's the audiophiles that are half-baked ;-)

I have a Mac amp. Someone on this site recommended running the bass speaker to the 8 ohm tap and the mids and highs to the 4 ohm tap. This made a bigger difference than running jumpers or bi-wiring in my set up. What it did in my system is improve the bass response and smooth out the mids and highs. Before doing so some music sounded a little bright or edgy. Just moving to the 4 ohm taps with jumpers smoothed out the mids and highs but I lost bass. Adding the oval 9's to the 8 ohm tap brought the bass back nice tight and strong. Play something you know well and experiment. What sounds good on one system may not on another. Everything is system dependent. Good luck.