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How easy it to connect 800 with second 800 in a Bi Amp configuration ?
Do you guys think it’ll be an improvement?
I found 800 in good condition for $6.5k, should I tempt ?
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My speakers has 2 filters and the manufacture said he didn’t try it with 2 sets of 800 but 2 sets of 1000 sounded good
I can always upgrade my 800 to 1000 but somehow I don’t have confidence in this move
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It will make most difference when you can remove the filter, and filter properly inside of the Devialet. Then yes. Otherwise, save yourself some money, and spend it on a basement full of wine or beer to accompany you while listening ;-)
I never found bi-amping to be significant. Mono-blocks where much more interesting. But the biggest issue remains in your speakers, if you have a passive filter. Even tho, that can be quite corrected by Devialet. If bi-amped, you may remove that benefit of using the speaker correction properly. So, yes, it could sound different. Better? meh... I wouldn't say so. Maybe you could prefer it, that's an option. Still bit much for a minor upgrade.
As well, I would be aware for the 6.5k, sounds too good to be true.
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I have a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3. I have been using B&W 802s since the last 27 years and these speakers mandatorily demand to at least be bi-wired for a satisfactory performance.
Last year, I got a 2nd set of 440 Pro and had bi-amped them as I felt I could improve the Low frequency performance considerably along with better dynamics. Indeed - the 2nd set of 440 Pro did bring in a good measure of improvement to the overall sonics but soon, I was overwhelmed when I heard what a pair of REL G1-Mark-II subs did hence I reverted back to bi-wiring, sold off the 2nd set of 440 Pro and making plans for the pair of RELs.
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Thx guys I think you convinced to pass the BI amping option
Thx again
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