CONNECTING
Bi-Wiring/Bi-Amping operation
Some of our speakers allow separate ope-
ration of the treble/midrange and the woofer
by means of two amplifi ers (Bi Amping) or
by means of separate connecting cables
(Bi Wiring). For this purpose, the speakers
are provided with double terminals. The two
pairs of connecting jacks that are provided
with jumpers were designed for standard
oper-ation (with one amplifi er). For Bi Wiring/
Bi Amping, the jumpers must be removed.
The passive crossover networks of the indi-
vidual drivers remain in operation. This way,
the use of special fi lter crossover networks
is not required.
input midrange/treble
jumper
input woofer
One pair of connecting jacks is used for the connection to the network of the midrange/tweeter. The
other pair is used for the connection to the network of the woofer. Due to separate wiring (Bi Wiring),
a decoupling of the two legs is obtained. This reduces cross-talking between the midrange/tweeter
leg and the woofer leg.
There are different types of connecting cables that can be used. For example, low-inductance ca-
bles are suitable for the treble area and particularly large cables are suitable for the woofer area.
Bi-Wiring
One pair of connecting jacks is used for the connection to the network of the midrange/tweeter. The other pair is
used for the connection to the network of the woofer. Due to separate wiring (Bi Wiring), a decoupling of the two legs
is obtained. This reduces cross-talking between the midrange/tweeter leg and the woofer leg.
There are different types of connecting cables that can be used. For example, low-inductance cables are suitable for
the treble area and particularly large cables are suitable for the woofer area.
Bi-Amping
If both legs are operated through separate output stages, it is possible to choose amplifiers that allow the transmis-
sion of high, midrange or low frequencies. With separate volume controls for both legs, it will be easier to provide a
sound balance that offers perfect adaption to the living room environment (room acoustics).
Please note, that different models of output stages may not provide the same volume when fed by one source
through a y adapter.
The reason for this lies in different amplification factors that occur between the input and the output levels.
To ensure, that the sound balance will not be defined at random, the amplifiers provide level controls that enable
perfect adjustment of the desired sound balance.
It would be advantageous to choose a high-quality amplifier for one of the two stereo output stages. Its volume con-
trol can be used to adjust the desired sound balance. The other output stage would be a puristic element that does
not offer any adjustment options.
It is important to mention, that there must be prestages for adjusting the volume and programmes. If the prestage
provides only one output, a standard cable for the Y adapter can be used.
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