Monitor Audio GX50 single wired

[adamrobertshaw]

I have noted that What Hifi reviewers prefer setting up the Monitor Audio GX50 on a single wired basis.

This contradicts the Monitor Audio manual which says if you can bi-wire, then go down that route.

After running my speakers bi-wired for two years I've decided to try them single wired.

First impression is that there appears to be less punch to the bass and less shrill response from the ribbon tweeters.

I would agree with What Hifi that the highs have sweetened up and I have bass that is weighty without being "thumpy".

Perhaps this is what they mean by single wires keep the sound more coherent.

Can anyone else suggest why bi-wired connections would not be the preference?

I have attached the speaker cables to the High terminals, as that's what my Audiolab 8200A manual suggests.

I could be wrong but I thought most speaker set up suggest single wiring to the Low terminals.

Any thoughts?

 

[plastic penguin]

When I tried bi-wiring my MAs there certainly was a slight difference but couldn't decipher whether it was better or worse. Certainly not worth investing in proper bi-cables.

I connect mine to to the bottom, but don't think it makes much difference.