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Originally Posted by FranklinD
Not saying anyone's wrong here but I agree that the amps wouldn't have to be same. My, probably flawed, thinking is power is power.
Yeah, this might end up sounding like crap but I don't think I'm going to destroy anything. I'm just experimenting folks.  |
The problem is, you are asking questions when you think you know the answers already. Wayne already pointed out the significant problem with one approach you suggested. I will continue. The amps for bi-amping really do need to be identical. Power is NOT power. The most significant aspect which must match for both amps is the gain. It is also ideal for every other aspect to match, such as how the amp responds to varying loads. In theory, you could find two different amps which would match for bi-amping, but it is just simplest to use matching units, or four channels from a multi channel amp, as mentioned.
And yes, you CAN destroy equipment. If you don't know what you are doing and mistakenly run two amps head-to-head into each other, which is a distinct possibility when you are bi-amping and don't understand how it works. Also, the jumpers and multiple speaker inputs are most definitely NOT for daisy chaining, which can also lead to destroying amps.