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Active bi-amping occurs when audio is put into an active crossover which sends the HF audio to one amp and the LF audio to another amp. ... The speaker's internal crossover network is bypassed when setup for active bi-amping.
- Does BI-wiring bypass the crossover?
- Does bi-amping really make a difference?
- Can bi-amping damage speakers?
- Does bi-wiring speakers improve sound?
Does BI-wiring bypass the crossover?
Bi-wiring CAN make a difference, but not as much as removing the crossovers from the cabinets and hard wiring a short bi-wired pair of cables to each and then using the long cable pairs to connect directly to the drivers, via a new terminal (only) plate, it is very surprising how much difference removing the crossovers ...
Does bi-amping really make a difference?
Simply the doubling the power only produces a small increase in level, so bi-amping really doesn't make the sound any louder … but it definitely makes it better, with cleaner, solid bass and more detailed highs.
Can bi-amping damage speakers?
Active bi-amping can absolutely.
Does bi-wiring speakers improve sound?
Bi-wiring is intended to minimize impedance differences between high and low frequencies and its impact on the overall sound you experience. The result is an improvement in the midrange that many enthusiasts believe is significant enough to justify running the additional cable.
