Anyone using "jumper" cables?

Karmatogdral, Re your OP, The jumpers transfer/conduct the signal to the other section of the x/o. Among the more common metals, silver is the best conductor then copper then somewhere down the line brass. Magnepan even uses steel. They all conduct. These distances are very short, a matter of inches or less, which is why these companies use them. I'd love to see someone try and market an 8 foot pair of steel or brass speaker cables :-)

I would definitely try something made of silver or copper if only because it is a better conductor than brass. Silver may be too honest but who knows. When you do experiment, try the main cable hooked up to one set of post, then the other. Let your ears be the judge. Good luck.

Homegrown Audio Co. sells both all silver and a silver/copper hybrid jumper cable with a 30 day trial period. http://www.homegrownaudio.com/categories/Speaker-Jumpers/

Yes use them when my BMW does not start.

Karmatogdral,
If you own bi-wire speakers you basically have 2 ways to wire them, bi-wire cables or single runs with jumper. Experimentation should dictate which way you go for best sound. Also, you might discuss this subject with the speaker manufacturer to see if they have suggestions or recommendations.
One thing for sure though, the manufacturer supplied jumper plates are generally NOT the way to go.

12-24-11: Rja
Karmatogdral,
If you own bi-wire speakers you basically have 2 ways to wire them, bi-wire cables or single runs with jumper. Experimentation should dictate which way you go for best sound. Also, you might discuss this subject with the speaker manufacturer to see if they have suggestions or recommendations.
One thing for sure though, the manufacturer supplied jumper plates are generally NOT the way to go.
Rja (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

There are 3 ways ... don't forget 2 single runs. Depending on the SC, speakers ... 1 of the 3 ways will work best.

Currently I'm using 2 single runs and the improvements over jumpers and bi-wire SC are tremendous.