Bi-Wire or Single?

[Tuddy]

I am waiting for the Rotel 1095 to arrive and set up
my 804S's.

Dealer told me Saturday no need to bi-wire due
to the design of the speakers?

B&W manual states "at minimum, bi-wire" the speakers
and this is in line with what I have read in forums and
pro-reviews.

If I Bi-Wire both sets of termianls will be used so what
do I do with the jumpers?

Appreciate any feedback. :W

[hifiguymi]

If you bi-wire, leave the jumpers in the box. There is no need to use them at all.

Eric

[PewterTA]

You're better off getting better quality wire (single) than to get bi-wire.

[piperpilot]

Hi Tuddy,
I just found this board, so I'm new here as well. I just bought a Rotel 1095 to power my B&W804S. I am single wiring my 804S at the moment with good speaker wire and they sound FANTASTIC. May try biwiring someday, but I'm very happy with my setup.

Regarding the 1095, I really think you will like it. I upgraded from a receiver to Rotel separates and it really made a difference and made the 804S come alive.

Cheers,
John

[PewterTA]

And if you want to make them sound even better, get some SilverCats or KingCats interconnects... You'll think you just bought new equipment and speakers (seriously).

The silver interconnects over copper is a major increase in soundstage/detail/clairity/bass response. I highly recommend adding those as you can. Start off with just a L/R set and see where it goes from there.

[Briz vegas]

I have posted my opinion elsewhere on this forum a couple of times after trying shotgun and biwire for myself on the 804s.

If you like the sound you are getting with "shotgun" single wire then there is the argument "why change". If you are about to purchase some new wires then rather that restating my opinion I will just recommend that you try both with a couple of familiar recordings. If you are like me the decision will be easy after that.

[Tuddy]

thanks!

appreciate all the info :T