I was thinking about this exact issue over the weekend.By the design of Puresound wires, Pic #2 should be the correct way.But, every time I setup a drum like Pic #2, the snares just don't sound right. The drum always sound loose and muddy, even when the wires are adjusted tight. I flip the cord like Pic #1 and everything sounds like it's supposed to.I don't get it. Totally baffling.-Tim
I have been thinking about it also. Picture 2 puts more of the string (By Area) in contact with the head, if the string is thick this cannot be a good thing.
On looking at the Puresound website, where pictured each of the strings/ribbons exit the wire frame from its underside (in contact with the head).
So I am now thinking that pic 1, and yourself are correct. If there is any bend to the wire by over tensioning you would want it to be into the head.. not away from it causing buzz..
Cheers
John
