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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Showing 1 response by jeffreybehr

I think all these comments are correct, and to summarize:
1. Single-amped, it'll take double the power you now have to make your speakers a LITTLE louder.
2. Active biamping is expensive and perhaps-neverending in twiddling this and that, and to benefit from active filtering, you essentially have to remove the original crossover.
3. Since your 802s are 3-ways (or even 4-ways?) with bass-only in the bottom 'half', try passsive biamping with a different, gutsy SS amp on the bottom or even another 207.
4. Adding a subwoofer AND using a high-pass filter of maybe 80 to 100Hz may well be the best solution to your problem.

Of course I can't even imagine the listening levels you're already achieving, but if you want to further deafen yourself, have at it! :-)
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