1st pair hi-end spkrs PSB SILVER.....HELP!!!!!

Posted by Alan L. Maier [SysOp] [IP: 12.75.199.230] on August 22, 1999 at 13:09:01
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In Reply to: 1st pair hi-end spkrs PSB SILVER.....HELP!!!!! posted by tom payton on August 21, 1999 at 15:39:40:

Tom,

Like I just said to Bob with his Onkyo receiver/Energy subwoofer problem... this is supposed to be fun! Now take a deeeeeeeep breath and let's cover the bases. (this stuff is really not that complicated)

Spikes are used mainly with carpeting to provide the speaker cabinet a good, solid foundation. The spikes typically pierce the carpet and rest on the sub-flooring below. Spikes can be used on hardwood (or other hard surface) floors, but protectors need to be used. A tip is to locate the best place for your speakers - then install the spikes. This will keep you from ruining the carpet. If in doubt, or if you are renting - you might keep those spikes in a bag. If you use them - adjust them so that all 4 points are equal in pressure.

As for bi-wiring, I had Stratus Silvers and never took the time to bi-wire them. If you spend a fortune on a good power amp and preamp, and don't mind spending mondo-bux on a second run of speaker cable (yes cable... you aren't using common wire are you??? :) ) you might give it a try. There is a gold plated jumper strap which needs to be removed and stored away while you make a separate run from the power amplifier to the bass and treble inputs. These are before the crossover - so just make 2 runs from the same source.

How much improvement, if any - depends on a lot of factors including amplification, cables used and of course the speakers. I have found that dual small-woofer systems (as yours is) often do "clean up" in the midrange - how clean depends on your source. If you are driving them with a receiver, not to sound snobbish but save your money and buy more CDs. All too often these days, bi-wiring is provided thanks to the marketing department as a sales feature than the engineering department as a useful option.

Alan

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