Bi-wiring with Better Cables

gregure

Ok, so I broke down and bought some Better Cables speaker cable for my front (RTi 10's) and Center (CSi 5) channels. I did this mainly because I wanted higher quality speaker cable than I have now, plus it is so much easier to buy terminated cables so I don't have to screw around with the banana connectors. I chose the bi-wire cables, which have two jacks for the receiver, but 4 jacks for the speakers, which makes it easy. Not sure if there will be a difference in sound, as many believe there isn't, but it will also save me from replacing the jumpers with short lengths of terminated cable, as many have suggested. I'll let you all know if I personally notice an audible difference. One question, although I think I already know the answer: Will it be a big deal if I wait to upgrade the cable on the surrounds? I'm not in the position to buy cable at the lengths I would need for the surrounds, as it is very expensive, but I just want to make sure that the sound differential isn't too noticable. I'm thinking it won't matter too much. Is the difference between standard monster wire (with the pink rubber shielding they sell at Circuit City) and better cables brand phenomenal or just a little better? I'd love to know what others' experiences have been. Thanks

PolkWannabie

Sides and/or rears won't be as important ... if you want to objectively test the difference between your new wires and old then wire up one side with the old and the other with the new and then preferably have someone change them so you don't know which is which and see what you hear.