Bi-Amping/Bi-Wiring

[king2b]

I have a pair of Phase Tech 9.1's and run them with an Onkyo TX-NR709 receiver rated at 110 watts at 8 ohms.The speakers are 4ohms and the Onkyo is 7 channels. I'd like to bi-amp the speakers using the extra channel using 12 gauge wire. Is it worth the effort and will it help the Phase Tech's?

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

It’ll get you absolutely nothing except money wasted on the speaker wire. If your ears are good enough to actually hear a difference, you should apply for a job at Phase Tech.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[j_garcia]

A search of the forum would have answered this question in very short order too.

 

[king2b]

Thanks, Wayne. I figured that much. Snake oil. They have always sounded good to ne the way they are.

 

[MR.MAGOO]

Thanks for the advice, my plan is now to "down-grade" my front speakers to single-amp'ing. I never really noticed a huge improvement anyway, and less wiring means less clutter and conforms to the classic K.I.S.S. philosophy: Keep It Simple, Stupid.