How to Bi-Amp and Bi-Wire Your Speakers | Home Audio Basics

How do you bi-amp and bi-wire your speakers to amps and A/V receivers. It's a pretty easy setup, and I'll help you out with what it is and how to do it. Check out this video, and let me know if you bi-amp or bi-wire in the comments below!

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In this video, I go over what bi-amping and bi-wiring setups look like and how to properly connect amps and A/V receivers. Weather or not you need to do this, that's another question, but at least you'll learn how to bi-amp or bi-wire your speakers.

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[AyoolaBoyejo]

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
01:00 Dual Binding Posts?
01:41 Bi-Wire
04:15 Bi-Amp
06:17 My Results
07:26 Should You Do This?

[TMR]

I’ve been working for GeekSquad HT for 2 years now and when I asked a co-worker who’s a 10 year vet with the company, he had zero comprehension of the bi-wire method!! Haha
This is the best breakdown on YouTube 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Have no fear TechnoDad is here!! I’m gonna start playing your video in every clients house!!

[cecihace]

After 1 hour surfing youtube, finally someone who explained this!!! Thank you

[saesk]

I always thought bi-amping meant you had to use two physically seperate amp units, but this is the first video I've come across that explains how you can bi-amp with one power amplifier/receiver. And mine also happens to be a Denon. So thank you!

[garzaedu]

You saved me lots of time and heartache. Not to mention, of all the videos regarding this subject…yours was the easiest to understand. Thank you!

[shaunrichards]

This is the First time I Bi Wired speakers I did it with my Cambridge CXA80 to a pair of Polk RTi A5's and have to say I am amazed at the results. The separation between low and highs was notable and improved detail and sound staging that after listening to them single wired. I am keeping it bi Wired. I would say it's down to the excellent crossover in the polks

[haroldsimpson]

It's important to know that your speakers with dual binding post have to be able to to be bi-amped.not all speakers are able to to do this.if they're not designed for this.you WILL damage them.some are only able to be bi-wired. Love the videos, lots of information.

[cannabiscze]

I think that bi-amp and power output is two different things and if you set your system to bi-amp, you will NOT get more power from your amplifier (although it will be used two amplifiers for one speaker channel). Because total power for one channel is for full frequence range (20Hz - 20kHz). What you get is more clear sound because each amp can focus on minor frequency range. I tested this on my Yamaha RX-V1900 and Floorstanding speakers Mission 783.

[fanlaz]

You need to have 4 binding posts to the amplifier speaker terminal section to do the bi amp and the amplifier must be capable of doing that not only of a matter of power but also as to allow you to function it.
To understand that perfectly, have a look to official site of Accuphase amp, for example A 47, or other and check the bi- amp/bi- cable section in the manual.What you also will notice is that whichever function you choose, you will have to move a selector that sets the equipment accordingly.
I also want to make clear that i am not doing a commercial for this brand, but is the simpliest example for someone to understand it due to visualization.

[o.g.solutions]

I think the part ppl miss is that using the balance on a bi amp set up allows you to lower the volume of woof or tweet independently, you can do this without changing thier respective frequency. Its great to be able to drop your overall tweet volume if your getting tweet stress..lol..

[MarcDez]

I'm telling you... the best straight forward explanation!! THANKS. (just one question : if I Bi-Amp, and the power go over and above the wattage the speaker is designed for (ex. speaker handles 300w, but by Bi-Amping, there will be a total of 350 W pushing the speaker! Is there a problem? Will it wreck the speaker?. ).
... and my logic view here: Bi_wire = should NOT have any changes at all. Why?? = on the amp output plugs, the wires are connected to each other (either via metal-to-metal, banana / hole / etc etc), so the electricity going through one wire should be the same to the other wire. So, whatever electricity arriving at the speaker will be exactly the same, no matter if it comes by one wire (with bridge between poles), or 2 wires (with no bridge between poles).

[anverhelm]

Thank you for explaining this and making is easy. I had my Klipsch floor standing speakers hooked up wrong for over a year. Now they sound incredible.

[daddyftwgaming]

Awesome video, most accurate statement of all time is that audio is subjective!. On the note of bi-amping though I found it is indeed VERY useful for certain speakers that are known as power hungry such as mid/high end polk speakers. Instead of purchasing that extra amp to give you another 100watts a channel to truly appreciate the speakers you can bi-amp your setup usually with your existing amp. More power on on low power speakers doesn't make sense for sure, if anything you'll accidentally blow them when that dumb friend or whatever cranks your system up to max and your heart sinks from the pops n fizzles. Just my 0.02

Great vid!

[trailerparktonystark]

Perfect! Very simple video, but well-explained and easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time to make this! Much appreciated!

[joefbtg]

I have an older 5.1 receiver and bought a powerful tower speakers. In this scenario there was a huge difference for me when bi-amped. I wasn't using the rear channels anyways. In the scenario with an older, not as powerful per channel receiver and large volume speakers, it was very noticeable. The lows had waay more depth and the tweeters were much crisper. Its probably not as noticeable for you as your are a tech reviewer with top end gear. Just my 2 cents.

[fraddi]

Finally someone showing HOW TO BI WIRE!!

[Ailurophile]

He gets the prize
Nobody explained how you do it physically wow huh

Thanks man

[Onward]

Thanks. I’m buying a Klipsch Center speaker today. Now I can sound smart like I knew this all along,

[DevramAbyss]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[samuraispiritsx]

Hey man thank you for letting me know the top binding post are for the high end and the bottom for the low. These speaker companies leave little things like that out of documentation, really helped me out.