Vincent Speaker Cable Bi-Wire, OFC Copper

The Vincent Speaker Cable Bi-Wire is a pre-terminated speaker cable made of OFC copper that feeds your speaker's tweeter and woofer sections via separate conductors.

Bi-wiring is one of those topics that reliably sets HiFi forums ablaze. We keep it pragmatic: if your speaker has two connection pairs and you want to use them anyway, a cleanly made bi-wire cable is the more elegant solution than two bundled cables plus jumper plates.

Why the Vincent Bi-Wire?

The construction is unspectacular in the best sense: OFC copper, a decent cross-section, cleanly terminated. Each speaker is connected via two separate conductor pairs, with the tweeter and woofer sections getting their own path from the amplifier.

As with the single-wire, the connectors here are also interchangeable – spade or banana plug, whatever the terminal calls for. Handy, since bi-wire terminals often mix the two.

What you get

A ready-made pair in four lengths from 2× 1.5 m to 2× 5 m, terminated and ready to connect. No fiddling, no stripping, no loose strands oxidising in the terminal after two years.

And yes: the jumpers between the terminals need to come out. Anyone who leaves them in has bought a bi-wire cable and connected it as single-wire – it happens more often than you'd think.

Who is the Bi-Wire suited to?

For speakers with two connection pairs, i.e. a bi-wiring-capable terminal. Many floorstanding and higher-end bookshelf speakers offer this. If you have that option and want to make the most of it, this is the clean way to do it.

To be blunt: if your speaker has only one connection pair, bi-wire won't do anything for you – get the single-wire. And honestly, the difference between a good single-wire and a good bi-wire is rarely the big leap some people promise. Anyone with both terminals can make use of it. Anyone without isn't missing anything dramatic.

Our verdict

A cleanly made cable for anyone who genuinely wants to use their bi-wire terminals – without the wiring suddenly costing more than the speaker. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we first work out together whether bi-wiring even makes sense in your case. Sometimes the honest answer is: no.

Technical data

• Type: pre-terminated speaker cable, bi-wire
• Conductor: OFC copper (oxygen-free)
• Connectors: interchangeable spade or banana plugs
• Configuration: pair (2 cables, for both speakers)
• Requirement: speakers with two connection pairs (bi-wire terminal)
• Available lengths: 2× 1.5 m, 2× 2 m, 2× 3 m, 2× 5 m
• Colour: Black
• Scope of delivery: two pre-terminated cables including interchangeable connectors

Frequently asked questions

What does bi-wiring actually achieve?

The tweeter and woofer sections are fed from the amplifier via separate conductors instead of sharing one path. In practice, many report a bit more calmness and control in the bass. It's not a quantum leap – anyone promising you that is exaggerating. Speakers with two connection pairs are required.

Do I absolutely need bi-wire if my speaker supports it?

No. A speaker with a bi-wire terminal works perfectly fine on a single-wire cable with the jumpers left in place. Bi-wiring is an option, not an obligation. If you want to use it, do it properly – a half-hearted setup achieves nothing.

Do I have to remove the jumpers on the speaker?

Yes, absolutely. If the jumpers or plates between the terminals stay in place, the two sections are reconnected and the bi-wire setup is rendered ineffective. This is the most common mistake when connecting – check quickly before you wonder why.

Spade or banana?

Both are included and interchangeable. Banana plugs are more practical day to day, spades offer more contact area. With bi-wire terminals you can also mix the two if space gets tight. You don't have to commit at purchase.

Why buy the Vincent Bi-Wire cable from HD Zürisee?

Because we tell you honestly beforehand whether bi-wiring pays off with your speakers – and when you're better off investing your money elsewhere. Our technician Mauri will also install it cleanly on-site for you on request. Call us or write to us.

Goes well with

Take a look at our Vincent collection, our speakers and the cable overview.