Another biamp thread.


I've been checking and lurking on biamp threads the last few months as I've been squaring away the basics on my system. I've been passively biamping my Sony SS M3 bookshelf speakers for several months. I've read most threads I could find several times. Still, I have a few questions. I'd like to try actively biamping. I want to keep it all analog. I was thinking of using a Behringer CX3400 and then possibly trading up to a Marchand after fine tuning, assuming the initial experience keeps me wanting more, that is. I have no experience working with electronic components. Do I need to have an experienced tech remove the passive crossovers, or is it about as simple changing a screen? Does this project seem ill-advised?
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If you're going to remove the passive crossovers I would do some research on the speakers you may be interested in and see how complicated the passive crossover network is designed. The more complicated the crossover design harder it will be to incorporate an active crossover. The active crossover will need to be very flexible. I would stay away from 3 4 or 5 way designed speakers.

A simple well built two way design or dual concentric design would be good candidates. Maybe a DIY project from Madisound with high quality tight tolerance drivers would be a great option.

Or you could choose a speaker that has an active bi-amp option like a Magnepan Apogee or something in the horn loaded arena.

Plenty of options but research about the drivers and cabinet design you are actively bi-amping will be key