Hi:
I suggest you look before you leap.
>>I question how beneficial ... the methods are over just buying higher-quality equipment.
Well, why go out and buy a second amp if you do not have a clear idea of what it will do for you and how it works? Sounds potentially costly to me.
Both approaches have their place and are valid in themselves. Bi-amping, in particular, offers advatages that cannot be had by upgrading. IMHO, bi-amping is far more beneficial tha bi-wiring.
However, in some situations I think it would just be better to get better equipment rather than bi-amping. I'm not familiar with your stuff so I can't speak to your situation.
>>I question how safe - the methods are
They are safe.
>>I've read some postings about using external crossovers to biamp
In order to bi-amp properly you really need an external xo and you need to disconnect part of the passive xo in your speakers (usually bass to mid networks/ high remains). This is one of the main advantages of bi-amping - putting an active filter in the small signal area of your system instead of a passive filter between the power amp's op stage and your speakers.
There are any number that work and you do not have to get fancy.
>>I own a Hafler DH-500 amp, and will probably acquire another one in a few days unless someone here gives me a great reason not to
My suggestion would be to have a clear undestanding of what you want to do BEFORE you go out and spend money. Saves time, effort and cash.
>>I guess an overview of how the wiring should go would be quite helpful.
Again, my advice is have a clear understanding of these things before committing yourself in one direction. Some of the nicest sounding systems I have heard have been bi-amped but some of the worst sounding have been too!
Rather that reinvent the wheel here I suggest you read this link a few times so you understand its basic points prior to your purchase.http://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htm
Good luck!
Sincerely
I remain,
I suggest you look before you leap.
>>I question how beneficial ... the methods are over just buying higher-quality equipment.
Well, why go out and buy a second amp if you do not have a clear idea of what it will do for you and how it works? Sounds potentially costly to me.
Both approaches have their place and are valid in themselves. Bi-amping, in particular, offers advatages that cannot be had by upgrading. IMHO, bi-amping is far more beneficial tha bi-wiring.
However, in some situations I think it would just be better to get better equipment rather than bi-amping. I'm not familiar with your stuff so I can't speak to your situation.
>>I question how safe - the methods are
They are safe.
>>I've read some postings about using external crossovers to biamp
In order to bi-amp properly you really need an external xo and you need to disconnect part of the passive xo in your speakers (usually bass to mid networks/ high remains). This is one of the main advantages of bi-amping - putting an active filter in the small signal area of your system instead of a passive filter between the power amp's op stage and your speakers.
There are any number that work and you do not have to get fancy.
>>I own a Hafler DH-500 amp, and will probably acquire another one in a few days unless someone here gives me a great reason not to
My suggestion would be to have a clear undestanding of what you want to do BEFORE you go out and spend money. Saves time, effort and cash.
>>I guess an overview of how the wiring should go would be quite helpful.
Again, my advice is have a clear understanding of these things before committing yourself in one direction. Some of the nicest sounding systems I have heard have been bi-amped but some of the worst sounding have been too!
Rather that reinvent the wheel here I suggest you read this link a few times so you understand its basic points prior to your purchase.http://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htm
Good luck!
Sincerely
I remain,