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FranklinD · 04-04-2008, 01:11 AM

If I wanted to bi-amp my l/r mains in a 5.1 setup, couldn't I just use the DVD player optical out and go into my receiver, then hook the l/r outs on the DVD player into another amp? Of course from there I can send the signal to whichever set of speakers I choose. This is the only way I can think of to do this since my receiver isn't cut out for this task.

I've been reading for a few hours(mostly in random forums I guess) and this method has not been mentioned yet. There seems to be a bit of confusion about bi-amping in general on a lot of forums.

The crossovers in the speakers would be used though, right? Is this necessarily a bad thing though? I mean, if the speakers were built with two sets of terminals, wouldn't they take into consideration that a lot of people would use them bi-amped?

Hmmm...?? Can someone shed some light on this? Thanks!

04-04-2008, 01:11 AM	#1 of 15
FranklinD *Helmut* Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 06:44 AM Local Date: 10-13-2008 Posts: 49	Can I bi-amp like this...? If I wanted to bi-amp my l/r mains in a 5.1 setup, couldn't I just use the DVD player optical out and go into my receiver, then hook the l/r outs on the DVD player into another amp? Of course from there I can send the signal to whichever set of speakers I choose. This is the only way I can think of to do this since my receiver isn't cut out for this task. I've been reading for a few hours(mostly in random forums I guess) and this method has not been mentioned yet. There seems to be a bit of confusion about bi-amping in general on a lot of forums. The crossovers in the speakers would be used though, right? Is this necessarily a bad thing though? I mean, if the speakers were built with two sets of terminals, wouldn't they take into consideration that a lot of people would use them bi-amped? Hmmm...?? Can someone shed some light on this? Thanks!