bi-wiring vs. basic hook-up

ah-ha
ah-ha Posts: 19
edited May 2007 in Speakers
hi,

i presently have my system set up as 7.1:
rti8 as front speakers
csi5 as center channel
fxi3 as surround speakers
rti6 as back speakers

my question is what is the difference between the basic hook-up and bi-wiring in terms of sound? i am presently using the basic hook-up. should i put the fxi3 in the back instead of the rti6?

also, i am using monster xp cable "compact precision stranded high resolution speaker cable with magnetic flux and LPE dielectric flux". i can't really differentiate the +ve with the -ve. does these wire really have +ve and -ve or it does not matter how i connect them?

thanks for any clarity or suggestions.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    worms worms you just opened up a can of worms LOL

    I am not an expert on it but there are plenty here.
    engtaz

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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2007
    Bi-wiring helps minimally. You may not notice a difference. But just in case, I would recommend replacing the jumpers on your speakers with a good jumper cable. Make one out of the wire you are currently using. Essentially, replacing the jumpers is the same thing as bi-wiring. That's it. I'm done. This thread may go on forever.
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  • ah-ha
    ah-ha Posts: 19
    edited May 2007
    so i guess most people use the basic hook-up. what about the fxi3 as back speakers instead of rti6? and the polarity of the cable...
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2007
    If you listen to SACD/DVD-A I would consider the RTi6, but if just movies FXi3 all the way. I'm not sure how many people bi-wire, but "you'd be a lot cooler if you did."
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