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Post by blue on Jan 5, 2022 18:04:54 GMT -5
Hi All
Just a quick question for those in the know.
Is it possible to use one channel from a Basx 7 power amp and a PA1 mono power amp on a biwireble center speaker such as a SVS Ultra center?
If so which amp would be best suited to H/F and L/F duties?
Thanks
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Post by audiobill on Jan 5, 2022 18:59:35 GMT -5
Why would you do that?
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 5, 2022 19:45:28 GMT -5
Hi All Just a quick question for those in the know. Is it possible to use one channel from a Basx 7 power amp and a PA1 mono power amp on a biwireble center speaker such as a SVS Ultra center? If so which amp would be best suited to H/F and L/F duties? Thanks Yes it’s possible, I assume you mean to passively bi-amp? The first issue you might have is different amp sensitivities (I haven’t looked at specs), but if one amp is more sensitive, whatever driver it’s hooked up to will be louder, and it’s not simple to balance it. So the question becomes, will you get enough (or any) benefit doing what you propose? |
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Post by blue on Jan 5, 2022 20:36:38 GMT -5
I have the spare channels to use and I thought any extra head room might be benificial Thanks for you reply. |
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Post by blue on Jan 5, 2022 20:37:05 GMT -5
Hi All Just a quick question for those in the know. Is it possible to use one channel from a Basx 7 power amp and a PA1 mono power amp on a biwireble center speaker such as a SVS Ultra center? If so which amp would be best suited to H/F and L/F duties? Thanks Yes it’s possible, I assume you mean to passively bi-amp? The first issue you might have is different amp sensitivities (I haven’t looked at specs), but if one amp is more sensitive, whatever driver it’s hooked up to will be louder, and it’s not simple to balance it. So the question becomes, will you get enough (or any) benefit doing what you propose? |
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Post by blue on Jan 5, 2022 20:38:51 GMT -5
I do mean passively
Hoping the extra amp would spread the load especialy the bass
have the spare channels to use and I thought any extra head room might be benificial
Thanks for you reply.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 5, 2022 21:24:13 GMT -5
I do mean passively Hoping the extra amp would spread the load especialy the bass have the spare channels to use and I thought any extra head room might be benificial Thanks for you reply. I’d say, if your L/R are being driven by the BasX, then you should drive the center channel the same way — unless possibly the center channel speaker is considerably different than the L/R. Still, bi-amping is best reserved for specific situations and speakers where it’s known to be beneficial. |
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Post by 405x5 on Jan 6, 2022 8:25:13 GMT -5
Hi All Just a quick question for those in the know. Is it possible to use one channel from a Basx 7 power amp and a PA1 mono power amp on a biwireble center speaker such as a SVS Ultra center? If so which amp would be best suited to H/F and L/F duties? Thanks I’m normally not much of a fan for biamping EXCEPT….in a situation like yours….with channels to spare and headroom to gain. If it is the SVS ultra you’ve got, then it’s a perfect ticket. That speaker would do nothing but benefit by the headroom (used with discretion.) I would try the Basx on top first and the PA for the low end |
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Post by DYohn on Jan 6, 2022 12:16:08 GMT -5
Is it possible? Sure. Is it plug and play? Maybe. Is it likely to gain you much? No.
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Post by vcautokid on Jan 6, 2022 12:37:23 GMT -5
It never ever hurts. Does it really help on the day to day? Most likely you may not notice it. Try and see. Usually actively bi-amping is the ticket if you do this at all. And I agree run PA-1 for the lows and run the BAS-X all else.
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