I'm currently running just a regular pair of wires to my speakers, I know I can biwire with the extra set of outputs on the 1080. Would anyone recommend doing this? is the sound noticeably different?
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Yes you can bi-wire with the extra set of posts, whether its worth it is a matter of opinion. If you're already using decent speaker cable, I wouldn't bother.- Mike
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B&W 802D, HTM2D, SCMS
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The sound difference will be hardly noticeable if you are using even a mid grade wire. I wired mine with two sets of cat tails and could tell no difference with my speakers.Digital Audio makes me Happy.
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So I shouldn't bother? could it degrade the sound in any way? i'm thinking there's nothing to lose if it won't make things worse. Now could someone explain why the newer RB-1080's added the 2 extra speaker outputs? Even the manual that came with it shows the older model with only one left and right output.Comment
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Try it. There is no downside other than the cost of the wires and the complexity.
As for why the extra terminals are on the amp (and on the speakers), the answer is that it increases their saleability to those who think that bi-wiring is useful.Kal Rubinson
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I'll say one thing about bi-wiring, it sure does look cool
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The marketing department says it should have 'em. :TOriginally posted by Tino D'Voe- Mike
Main System:
B&W 802D, HTM2D, SCMS
Classé SSP-800, CA-2200, CA-5100Comment
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Hi Tino,
I did it with my RB-1080 and it didn't make one iota of difference. However, if you believe - truly believe - that it will make a difference, then it will. That's the beauty of our hobby.
Nigel.Comment
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it sure does!!!Originally posted by NMGI'll say one thing about bi-wiring, it sure does look coolGO Revel!!!!! (powered by ;x( Anthem)Comment
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So I tried it out, I can say it made a difference, not sure if I like it though. It sounds like overall the audio is a bit more quiet. I was thinking that perhaps I mixed polarity, but they all look correct. Maybe the sound was improved, I'm not sure, i'll have to try again when I move my speakers to a new room.
Regardless, something sounded different, very subtle difference but there nonetheless.Comment
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lol you did take off the metal brackets inbetween the binding posts didn't you? Not saying you didn't, just say that could make it sound a little different.
Other than that, I don't think it changed the sound on my speakers one bit...though now that I think about it, maybe you are right, it was a little bit softer (in loudness).Digital Audio makes me Happy.
-DanComment
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yes, they were off. :roll:Originally posted by PewterTAComment
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I run the speaker wires for my bookshelf speakers through my sub. The crossover is set for 150Hz so the sub handles the lower bass. My question is: If I want to biwire my B&W bookshelfs can I just run the biwire from the sub to the bookshelfs or do I have to run the biwire between the amp and sub...25 May 2007, 20:43 Friday -
Why does my new RB1080 have 2 sets of speaker connectors per channel????? Neither the instruction manual nor the website have been updated to show this new rear pannel configuration! Is it a biwiring thing???? -
I biwire because it just seems more efficient but in a blind test I don't think I'd be able to tell the difference. I will continue to do it if for no other reason than for the additonal gauge "benefit" and it's just good fun. But I also don't use extrememly expensive cables and they are also... -
Hi guys,
I might want give a trial to biwire my 802D.
What kind of changes might I expect?
Birdy -
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