Wiring my CSi40

thehalo8 · 02-16-2003, 11:37 PM

I just picked up the CSi40 that I have had my eye for some time now. I will eventually bi-wire it, but for right now I just want to hook it up and enjoy.

I have looked through many past posts and was unable to find another thread already discussing my question. I know if I want to bi-wire that I must take off the metal jumpers to keep from possibly harming my speaker. But does it matter which terminal I connect the wire to when the metal jumper is on? I would assume either the top or the bottom terminals would be fine since they will share through the jumper. If someone could let me know if it matters or not I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Mike

danger boy · 02-17-2003, 02:42 AM

does not matter. you are correct you can connect to either top or bottom. i flip a coin.. that's how i decide. ha ha ha heads top, tails bottom.

HBombToo · 02-17-2003, 02:47 AM

If you have some additional speaker wire you might want to try and remove the flat terminal straps and replace them with the wire.

HBomb

mantis · 02-17-2003, 10:56 AM

Whatever kind of wire you use for your mains should be the kind of wire you should use for your center.
Replacing the jumpers with the same wire is a good direction.Bi wire is the best.

thehalo8 · 02-18-2003, 12:50 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. I chose the top terminals to connect the wire for now, and I am very pleased with it. I am using the same wire for all speakers throughout my system. I do not have anymore wire, so that is why I did not bi-wire my center channel. I just used the wire I was using on my old center channel. I plan on buying some more wire soon. How much of a difference does the bi-wiring actually do? I read posts about how it sounds better, but how much does it actually improve the sounds?

kberg · 02-18-2003, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by thehalo8
How much of a difference does the bi-wiring actually do? I read posts about how it sounds better, but how much does it actually improve the sounds?

You'll get different answers to this question, ranging from "a world of difference" to "I can't tell the difference".

Bottom line: Try it and let your ears decide.

danger boy · 02-18-2003, 04:20 PM

you'll get a slight improvement in sound if you bi wire.. but like kberg said.. it's different with everyone. I found mine didn't sound louder or anything.. what I noticed was the sound to be more open and airy. fluffier, softer, warm and fuzzy-ier.

Tour2ma · 02-19-2003, 03:14 AM

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Originally posted by thehalo8
I know if I want to bi-wire that I must take off the metal jumpers to keep from possibly harming my speaker.
Mike

True for bi-amp; Not true for bi-wire...

Dr. Spec · 02-19-2003, 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by Tour2ma

True for bi-amp; Not true for bi-wire...

It is a good idea though, and failing to do so negates the purposes of bi-wiring, which is to eliminate cross talk between the terminals.

Tour2ma · 02-19-2003, 11:16 AM

Agreed Doc, I was just saying that speaker damage is not the reason.

02-16-2003, 11:37 PM	#1
thehalo8 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 127	Wiring my CSi40 I just picked up the CSi40 that I have had my eye for some time now. I will eventually bi-wire it, but for right now I just want to hook it up and enjoy. I have looked through many past posts and was unable to find another thread already discussing my question. I know if I want to bi-wire that I must take off the metal jumpers to keep from possibly harming my speaker. But does it matter which terminal I connect the wire to when the metal jumper is on? I would assume either the top or the bottom terminals would be fine since they will share through the jumper. If someone could let me know if it matters or not I would really appreciate it. Thanks. Mike __________________ Mains: Polk RTi70's Center: Polk CSi40 Surrounds: Polk TC60i's Sub: Polk PSW505 Receiver: Onkyo TX-DS696 TV: Samsung HLS 5687W 56" DVD: Sony DVP S5300 Protection: Monster HTS 3600 Backup Battery: Belkin AP3080010

02-17-2003, 02:42 AM	#2
danger boy Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 14,082	does not matter. you are correct you can connect to either top or bottom. i flip a coin.. that's how i decide. ha ha ha heads top, tails bottom. __________________ I need a new sig... "Ask not what can your stereo system can do for you, ask what you can do for your stereo" - little ol me

02-17-2003, 02:47 AM	#3
HBombToo Polk Master Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funny Farm"no doubt there" Posts: 5,321	If you have some additional speaker wire you might want to try and remove the flat terminal straps and replace them with the wire. HBomb __________________ *WAREMTAE*

02-17-2003, 10:56 AM	#4
mantis Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 9,552	Whatever kind of wire you use for your mains should be the kind of wire you should use for your center. Replacing the jumpers with the same wire is a good direction.Bi wire is the best. __________________ Dan My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.

02-18-2003, 12:50 PM	#5
thehalo8 Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 127	Thanks for the quick replies. I chose the top terminals to connect the wire for now, and I am very pleased with it. I am using the same wire for all speakers throughout my system. I do not have anymore wire, so that is why I did not bi-wire my center channel. I just used the wire I was using on my old center channel. I plan on buying some more wire soon. How much of a difference does the bi-wiring actually do? I read posts about how it sounds better, but how much does it actually improve the sounds?

02-18-2003, 04:20 PM	#7
danger boy Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 14,082	you'll get a slight improvement in sound if you bi wire.. but like kberg said.. it's different with everyone. I found mine didn't sound louder or anything.. what I noticed was the sound to be more open and airy. fluffier, softer, warm and fuzzy-ier.

02-19-2003, 11:16 AM	#10
Tour2ma Old School Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SE Texas Posts: 9,025	Agreed Doc, I was just saying that speaker damage is not the reason.

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