Why bi-amp ?

[agular]

Should I Bi Amplify my speakers? I read many surround sound receiver revues. Now a day’s most new surround sound receivers have extra channels of amplification. The reviewers usually suggest to bi amp the front three speakers with the extra amps. I have read that there are really no audible benefits to bi-application. If this is the case why even suggest this if there are no benefits.

 

[Steve81]

I have read that there are really no audible benefits to bi-application. If this is the case why even suggest this if there are no benefits.

Because it sounds nifty on marketing material to those who don't know better.

 

[j_garcia]

You DO get more power when you bi-amp with separate amps, however if you just get an amp with enough power to handle what you are trying to do, you don't need to bi-amp.

 

[Irvrobinson]

I highly recommend doing a search. This question comes up about weekly. There is *a lot* of recent discussion that you can read.

 

[jliedeka]

I might recommend bi-amping (buy-amping) with separate amps for hard to drive speakers. Otherwise there is no sonic benefit.

Bi-amping with an active crossover is a whole different thing. That is a good idea but generally not needed. An active subwoofer gives you 80-90% of the benefits.

Jim