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Better Way To Biamp?

I was curious if you agoners will help me out here. I have a Mc207 with 2 channels powering each B&W 802N. I was just told that Im not actually getting 400 watts to the speaker. The way it was explained made sence i just never put much thought into it. I was wondering if they made some kind of crossover to put inbetween the amp and pre? So I would get the full 200 designated to the lower frequency and 200 to the high? I am just looking to get a lil more spl out of my system. I am finally very happy with it. So I would like to keep what I have just make it better if possible. Thanks Matt
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drrdiamond
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The power is the same with passive and active biamping.

Active biamping will produce the best results, but will require speaker alterations + an electronic crossover.

My suggestion would be to contact Krell on doing this with their KBX crossover. For me, they designed everything for my original Matrix 800's.

Richard
drrdiamond
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I use the Krell FPB300 for the high end and the KSA300S for the bass.

If you can find a used KBX, Krell charges $400 for the customized board, installed. (although you can intall the board yourself, I would NOT recommend it, as they will do a check of the whole unit and especially for any DC output and make proper adjustments)

I don't know the current price for a new KBX.

Actively biamping my speakers was the single biggest improvement that I have made to my system.

Richard
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