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Re: How does Bi-Amping really work?

Posted by Gerry E. (A) on November 4, 2002 at 10:27:57

In Reply to: Re: How does Bi-Amping really work? posted by Tom Brennan on November 2, 2002 at 02:52:59:

> The second way is by the use of line-level passive filters between the preamp and amplifiers,
> often called "passive bi-amping".

Tom (or anyone else):

I am very familar with active bi-amping, via an electronic crossover, but it appears that passive bi-amping, the kind that you describe above, has recently been getting some attention too. A couple of questions:

1. Do you think that passive bi-amping can be a good TEMPORARY low cost alternative until funds permit a good electronic crossover?

2. Is it possible that passive bi-amping can actually outperform active bi-amping in certain situations?

3. Are the filters needed for passive biamping available commercially or is this strictly a DIY thing?

Thanks.

Gerry

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