[Sonnova]

On Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:57:43 -0800, Kalman Rubinson wrote
(in article ):

On 3 Mar 2009 22:02:28 GMT, Andrew Barss
wrote:

I have a pair of B&W DM602 S3 speakers, and just got an Onkyo
TX-SR706 receiver. Thr msnual for the latter suggests bi-wiring
(specifically, connecting the front L/R terminals to one set of
terminals on the speakers, and connecting the rear L/R receiver
terminals to the other set of speaker terminals). So does the B&W website
(in general, not specifically for these speakers).

Is there any real advantage to doing this?

-- Andy Barss

What you are describing is a form of bi-amping, not just bi-wiring.
However, the answer is the same in both cases: No real advantage.

Kal



Under certain circumstances, bi-amping can be beneficial; like for servo'd
subwoofers, etc., but there is no technological advantage to bi-wiring. None
at all. Speaker wires not big enough for you? Use bigger cables, it's just as
good as doubling-up on the smaller cables - cheaper too.