Kimber 8TC bi-wire opinions...

The 8TC is very good in the right application. It doesn't seem to be a real good match if you are using 'quick' interconnects such as Nordost or Goertz or Mapleshade. I use primarily Nordost and Mapleshade and found that the 4TC actually sounded better than the 8TC. I guess that half the conductors works better with 'quick cables'. In my system a true bi-wire set up sounds better than using jumpers, but I understand that this difference varies with the speakers and amplifier being used. I would highly recommend that you audition both the 4TC and 8TC if possible and make your decision that way. Of course, that's always the best way to know for sure.

I have owned 8TC and Alpha Core MI2 Goertz Veracity and prefer the Alpha Core for about the same money. It is easily the best cable I have tried for the money but the Kimber 8TC is second. I think the Kimber has nice tone but the bass is a little weak. Stereophile recommends 8TC bi wired to improve the bass. I would still prefer the Alpha Core myself as it has terrific midrange tone which is really special and great balance too.

I got *great results* when I ran a double run of 8 TC to the bass speaker, and a double run of 4 TC for the mids and treble (or what ever your configuration is).

I completely agree with the above assessment of the 8TC vs the Goertz/Alpha Core - the 8TC is very good cable, but the Goertz is that much better for about the same money. Again, as with all cables, this is a totally subjective opinion and may or may not apply to your particular situation - the only way to know for sure is to try any cable in your system.