Lsi9...to bi-wire or not to, that is the question...

kureboy99
kureboy99 Posts: 53
edited July 2003 in Speakers
Hi fellow Polksters,

I was wondering about this...should I bi-wire my speakers? Currently I'm running 90watts from my Sony ES receiver into the LSi9's...I have Harmonic Tech's Pro 9 Plus stereo pair speaker cables (trust me...not cheap!). I was wondering if any of you have started out as stereo and went to bi-wire your speakers and if it had any noticeable improvement in sound output/imaging/etc. I'm considering, but wanted to get others feedback first...thanks all.

Rob
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2003
    You should try it, and see if you like it.

    Some have noticed a difference using a double run of wire, some have noticed a difference using a pre-made bi-wire cable. Some chose to simply replace the stock jumper with a short run of wire, and have noticed a difference.

    Not sure that a Sony, ES or not, will bring out the best in the 9's anyway. You might notice *more* of a difference, using a better amp (seperates) on the back end.

    Search on Bi-wire, a polethera of information/debates on said topic awaits you.

    Cheers,
    Rooster
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited July 2003
    Basically just back up what Russ said there with alittle input of my own.

    Bi wiring I have yeat not make a noticable difference.It seems to bring out detail not optained by runing single runs.The jumpers ned to be at least replaced with the same kind of wire your using for your single run.BI wiring I strongly suggest you try.Buy a pair of wire of choice and see if it does make a difference.

    And yes the SOne Es thing,it will run them but not very well.If you want to hear what they can do, then look higher up my man.
    Dan
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  • kureboy99
    kureboy99 Posts: 53
    edited July 2003
    Thanks for your input guys, yeah...I was really thinking about getting the NAD T752...might go for it. As for the bi-wre options, I will try to run a good short wire instead o fhte metal plates in the back. Thanks again for the tips...

    Rob
    ...See the Music, Feel the Music, Be the Music...
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  • kureboy99
    kureboy99 Posts: 53
    edited July 2003
    I just ran some Monster XP speaker wire inplace of the metal jumpers and already heard an improved bass detail and imaging change...wow! Thanks again for your tips guys!

    Rob
    ...See the Music, Feel the Music, Be the Music...
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2003
    Good on ya! Fun hobby ain't it?

    Cheers,
    Rooster
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited July 2003
    Ey Rob.
    I think you'll like the NAD it drives my RT"S very well. I am in the process of upgrading to the LSI 9's. A few guys on this site have picked up NAD's and they seem to mate very well with Polk spaeks. Make sure you spend a little on your interconnects though..I found a huge difference.
    Stuff
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    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2003
    Hi kureboy,
    The diffrence will depend on the rest of your system. Bi-wiring doesn't sound better on all systems. Give each style of wiring at least a week until you really get used to the sound it produces before you make up your mind.

    The NAD will drive your LSi with no problem.

    Maurice
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited July 2003
    I don't think it will make much of a difference if you buy a good pair of wires

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  • kureboy99
    kureboy99 Posts: 53
    edited July 2003
    My cables in my system are probably the most expensive component, hehe...some would disagree with that :)

    Even though it is really mid-fi, my Lsi9's are singing:

    (path of music to speakers if anyone is interested)
    -Pioneer PD-F1009 300 disc changer
    -Glass optical toslink cable
    -Entech Number Cruncher
    -Homegrown Audio Silver Lace RCA interconnects
    -Sony ES STR-DB1070 Receiver
    -Harmonic Tech Pro 9 Plus stereo pair speaker cables
    -Polk LSi9's with modded Monster XP speaker wire instead of stock connector plates in back (replace stock plates!!!)
    -Nordost Bassline sub interconnect
    -SVS 25-31 PCi sub
    *power cables are Harmonic Tech Pro AC-11, Brightstar Isolation platforms for cd player and receiver, Monster Reference HTS 3500 power center, and lastly PS Audio's AC recepticals

    Rob
    ...See the Music, Feel the Music, Be the Music...
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  • ezc
    ezc Posts: 426
    edited July 2003
    Id try & bi wire it! The sound will (or should) be more detailed like mantis said. I have my 15 bi wired with Z2bi & I like the sound over single Z1 wire. The Z2 brought out the bass & cleaned up the mids. With the single wire Z1 the bass had a short decay & playing the same cd with the Z2bi the bass had a longer decay time. Detail was much improved. You may want to try adding a seccond set of wire to your current setup & remove the jumpers just to see if there are any difference. If you like the sound than buy better bi wire cables.
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