alternate method of bi-wiring


does using 2 identical cables of the same length duplicate the advantages of b-wire? I am looking for new speaker cables and would prefer to have the option to use the cables separetly in the future for non bi-wire aplications. the only disadvantage of this route as I see it is having to purchase (1) extra set of terminators.

thanks for your input,
Paul
pmwoodward
Maxgain's WARNING is right on regarding that thread on "shotgun wiring"-- I sort of participated in it too. Thinking about it too much can turn your brain to cheese. Still, there's worthwhile discussion there-- if you take it slow. I use what is called true bi-wiring-- that is four individual wires to each speaker. Your speakers must be bi-wire ready, ie each must have four terminals to do this. GOOD LUCK. Craig
It is actually called double bi-wire when you use two pairs of cables. Shotgun is where you use double cables to non-biwire speakers. Whatever; it should usually work well because you have a higher total gauge for each driver.
OH NO! It's starting all over again! Run for your life! Garfish, could you pass the fondu to Sugarbrie?
No Maxgain. Get the Shotgun!!! The Bi-Barrel variety.


For Japanese gear the correct term must be "Shogun".???

Does everyone here bi-wire their speakers?

I think I am the only one that doesn't bi-wire around here.

I just got some Goertz silver jumpers. These jumpers are solid silver and 10 mm thick. Hmm...... they sound better than bi-wire in my system.