800i tweak in stereo times review ?
ncstatesman
Posts: 145
I cut and pasted this from the 800i review in stereo times that is referenced in the Polk website . . . .
" I had read that sonic improvements often resulted from replacing the gold-plated jumpers (used to strap the binding posts) with high quality speaker wire. I tried it and boy did it work! This simple tweak added a greater degree of realism to the reproduction, which resulted in my music and movies being even more enjoyable and enveloping."
Now, I want to make sure I understand this properly:
-does this consist of removing the gold plated plate connecting the 4 binding post (2 top posts and 2 bottom posts) and using the spkr wire to hook up the spkr's top (-) to bottom (-) and the top (+) to the bottom (+)
Has anyone tried this? If so, did you notice an improvement?
" I had read that sonic improvements often resulted from replacing the gold-plated jumpers (used to strap the binding posts) with high quality speaker wire. I tried it and boy did it work! This simple tweak added a greater degree of realism to the reproduction, which resulted in my music and movies being even more enjoyable and enveloping."
Now, I want to make sure I understand this properly:
-does this consist of removing the gold plated plate connecting the 4 binding post (2 top posts and 2 bottom posts) and using the spkr wire to hook up the spkr's top (-) to bottom (-) and the top (+) to the bottom (+)
Has anyone tried this? If so, did you notice an improvement?
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Comments
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you are correct.
i, however, have not tried this. i have my rt800i's bi-wired. it is a cheaper alternative to bi-wiring, not sure the results in produces though. wouldn't be hard or expensive for you to try... -
well, my 800i's arrived last night, so I'll get a chance to experiment with it throughout the week
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have fun!:D
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i tryed it and it befor but i put thnm out of phase by acident and it was realey brite so i took it off and replaced the jumpers i will try it agin olny in phase this time
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Yes it works! I did it to my RT55's and opens up the highs. Give it a try you will be glad you did.
