Bi-wiring Polk SDA-1 speakers

mdgamerl · 05-09-2002, 07:09 PM

I am currently (vertical) bi-amping these big grand daddies with the following configuration. The high/mid frequencies to an Adcom 5800 left channel with the the right channel for the bass to eliminate crosstalk. I've heard of this called vertical bi-amping. The same for another 5800 amp for the the right side. Anyone had any similiar experiences or with just straight bi-wiring willing to share any info?

Aaron · 05-09-2002, 08:06 PM

What you're talking about it bi-amping, no bi-wiring. I've read that separating the left and right channel signals to eliminate cross talk, whether in a vertical or horizontal bi-amping situation, has negligable effects. The advantage to vertically bi-amping one speaker with one amp is that you can use very short speaker wire and a longer interconnect. This is thought to be better than using a short interconnect and longer speaker wire. Also, can you bridge the Adcom amps? That would probably be preferable.

Aaron

05-09-2002, 07:09 PM	#1
mdgamerl Polkie Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1	Bi-wiring Polk SDA-1 speakers I am currently (vertical) bi-amping these big grand daddies with the following configuration. The high/mid frequencies to an Adcom 5800 left channel with the the right channel for the bass to eliminate crosstalk. I've heard of this called vertical bi-amping. The same for another 5800 amp for the the right side. Anyone had any similiar experiences or with just straight bi-wiring willing to share any info? Last edited by mdgamerl; 05-11-2002 at 06:23 PM..

05-09-2002, 08:06 PM	#2
Aaron Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 1,847	What you're talking about it bi-amping, no bi-wiring. I've read that separating the left and right channel signals to eliminate cross talk, whether in a vertical or horizontal bi-amping situation, has negligable effects. The advantage to vertically bi-amping one speaker with one amp is that you can use very short speaker wire and a longer interconnect. This is thought to be better than using a short interconnect and longer speaker wire. Also, can you bridge the Adcom amps? That would probably be preferable. Aaron

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