Paradigm Studio 40's or 60's?

[RaT]

If you bi-amp the 100's from the Denon 3805, does that not limit you then on your surround abilities? Won't you then need yet another amp? I'm not questioning your decision, I'm just curious and need to advance my knowledge.

This This should be one of the final installments in this thread, so first let me thank everyone for their help.

I think, I have it figured out! After many hours of deep thought, study, and listening, this is what I think I am going to do. This really pushes my budget but I think it is worth it.

Denon 3805 bi-amped to
Paradigm Studio 100’s (listened to the 100’s IMO worth the extra money)
Paradigm cc 470 Center
Paradigm adp 170 Rears
Outlaw LFM-1 or HSU VTF-3 Sub (trying to save a few bucks an go with good bang for your buck options)

* if the bi-amping does not work (have heard it can produce a hum in some situations), I will go with 2 Outlaw M-Block 200W single channel amps.

Any, final thoughts would be appreciated, again thanks for all the help.

Thanks again

Jeff

 

[Jason Coleman]

You can bi-amp the mains and still have a 5.1 setup in your main room. The bi-amping uses the back surround/Zone 2 channels. It would prevent a 7.1 setup. There is a very slight hum, but many haven't experienced it and it's only audible from less than a foot from your speakers. The bi-amping is well worth it (and free and easy, too! ).

Good choices!

Jason

 

[RaT]

I see, we won't be able to do it because we are using zone two in another room and 5.1. We got the MX800 remote to be able to go through the wall to control the Denon 3805. Thanks for the clarification.

You can bi-amp the mains and still have a 5.1 setup in your main room. The bi-amping uses the back surround/Zone 2 channels. It would prevent a 7.1 setup. There is a very slight hum, but many haven't experienced it and it's only audible from less than a foot from your speakers. The bi-amping is well worth it (and free and easy, too! ).

Good choices!

Jason

 

[Duffinator]

RaT,

If you really want to bi-amp your speakers you can pick up an amp to power zone 2 while using zone 3 (the latest recommendation from Denon posted on Audioholics) to bi-amp your mains. The HK PA2000 works great and is on clearance:

http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_10340.htm

It's designed to power two sets of stereo speakers but could easily power four if needed. It's also bridgeable. Don't know if bi-amping is worth the extra money or not as I have not tried it yet but having a seperate amp will give you more flexability.

Good luck.