Remove speaker binding posts

PolkThug
PolkThug Posts: 7,532
edited January 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Has anyone done this with their Rti70's/8's/? Remove the binding posts from the back of the speaker and connect the speakers "wire-to-wire". I read that this makes a sonic improvement with an all-wire connection. In theory, it makes sense, the less connections, the better.

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PolkThug
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2004
    In theory, sure.

    While you are at it, remove the posts from your amp too, and hardwire there also. If you have a removeable power cord, make sure to hard wire it, and remove the plug from the power cord and outlet from your wall, and hardwire there also.

    Actually, with the polk speakers you mentioned, you wouldn't be going wire to wire anyway, without modding the crossover. You would be going wire to pcboard.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited January 2004
    Russ your crazy......

    Why on earth would you want to do that? You'd have to SOLDER the wires together? What a pain to move your speakers around???????
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,772
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    Russ your crazy......

    Why on earth would you want to do that? You'd have to SOLDER the wires together? What a pain to move your speakers around???????

    Again, missed the point :confused:
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
    Just wondering if anyone has tried it....


    :rolleyes:

    I used to think sonic improvement from bi-wiring was pure theory.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,732
    edited January 2004
    Well, from what I gathered, he wants to remove the binding post and attach the speaker cables accordingly to the crossover...

    Incase you didnt know, polks binding post are attached to the crossovers ;) (I've had to replace one, not very fun)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2004
    I think that to do such a thing, means you have way too much time on your hands.

    There are more worthwhile projects to get involved with, such as replacing the components ON the crossover. That is just one example....another would be to start working on room acoustics....the sensible list is endless.

    Russ - I got that one ;)
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
    Okay, I'll put the soldering iron down. :D The person that listed it as a tweak, probably never even did it himself.

    I'll go grab a good book on Ambiophonics now.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited January 2004
    One has to use common sense when looking at things like this. Removing your speaker binding posts is not an option in my opinion. Why would anyone want to ruin their speakers? I agree that there are far many other things that one can do to tailor the sound of their system.

    Some of these guys that write these tweak articles,.. really they must not have anything better to do. I wouldn't disbelieve that some of the tweaks work but only if they make common sense and one is not tearing up their equipment.

    The tweaks with blackening of the cds, that one seems to be a common one amongst the "die-hards". I've yet to try it out myself.

    Russ, you ever try out that Aurex cd mat?
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Okay, I'll put the soldering iron down. :D The person that listed it as a tweak, probably never even did it himself.

    I'll go grab a good book on Ambiophonics now.

    Regards,
    PolkThug

    get the iron plugged back in because I think its a great idea but you should look into platinum solder. I can't believe you didn't know that ;)

    without the platinum the electrons get very bunched up and in a bad mood effecting sq.

    sheeesh.... :p

    twin
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited January 2004
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Has anyone done this with their Rti70's/8's/? Remove the binding posts from the back of the speaker and connect the speakers "wire-to-wire". I read that this makes a sonic improvement with an all-wire connection. In theory, it makes sense, the less connections, the better.

    Regards,
    PolkThug

    You mean remove the jumpers from between the binding posts, right? Yeah, I've done it and it makes an audible improvement. Do it.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2004
    No, he is talking about removing the binding posts altogether, and making a more direct, hard-wired connection from his speaker wire to the internal components.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited January 2004
    i'm also thinking about demagnetizing my gold and silver prior to soldering. i believe the electrons won't get so moody:D

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  • LiquidSound
    LiquidSound Posts: 1,261
    edited January 2004
    I hear you have to bury gold and silver, they being natural metals, for at least 3 months prior to use so the earth can soak up all the negative energy..thereby improving the mood of the metal. Of course this is what I was told..but the guy WAS wearing a magic chicken cloak so I listened closely.

    Seriously, if you've got the time, funds, and the ambition..go for it. I'm all about some tweaking.
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2004
    What's the theory behind blackening CD's?

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited January 2004
    L & C,

    It has to do with the scattering of the laser. The Audience CD Illuminator kit is often used by reviewers in like Stereophile, etc. to treat cds. I haven't tried it myself yet. They also make cd mats, like the Aurex which you place on top of your cd and is supposed to do the same thing.

    http://www.amusicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=AAILUMINATOR
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited January 2004
    Thanks, pj. I guess there's always something to make you feel like your setup isn't good enough; either the gear isn't good enough, or you've got to apply magic marker to your software.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited January 2004
    Just an FYI.

    I looked inside the Rti8. Polk uses 18AWG wire internally.

    If putting black magic marker on top of your CD makes it sound better, then the Metallica Black album must sound fantastic! ;)
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