2. cables
  3. 1110679600

Wondering about jumpers..

This maybe a silly question but does quality play a big part with jumpers.
My speakers are bi-wireable but I want to stay with single cables.I tried bi-wiring but choose against it.
Now I only have the stock metal plate between posts.
Could I make this a DIY project with good 10-12 gauge wire and decent connections or should I buy a pair of quality jumpers?...Cardas as an example.
I think I read somewhere try to use material the same as your speaker cables.
Any suggestions for jumpers or material would be very much appreciated.
devon
rushton's avatar
rushton
2,445 posts
 
It's definitely worth replacing the metal plates: good quality wire will almost always out-perform them. The Cardas jumber cables are good and not very expensive. And I've heard really good results with just some solid core silver wire connected directly without spade lugs.
.
hifidreams
109 posts
 
I do hear a difference with nice jumpers compared to the stock plates that usually come with the speakers. I make cables, and use the same cable for the jumpers as I do the cables. Just it is a 2 conductor instead of a 4 conductor.
jayctoy's avatar
jayctoy
4,430 posts
 
Devon just get the Anti cable jumpers, by Paul Spetlz
for $25, they are so neutral.I use them with my Diapason.
You will be surprise,how good they are.Thanks
sdatch
204 posts
 
You may also want to check out Walker Audio's silver jumpers. I am currently using them with my Tyler Taylo Reference monitors - the upgrade was not subtle. Given that they are silver, it is possible that they may not be a perfect match for bright sounding speakers.
More to discover