Bi-amp 805 - Blu-ray Forum

HAMP · 11-08-2008, 03:38 AM

I was reading a review on the 805.

This receiver gives you the option of 5.1 surround and a zones 2 and 3 or 7.1 surround and zone 2 or 7.1 and using zone 2 function to bi-amp your front speakers for the ultimate home theatre experience!!!!

It made me read the manual and I can't see how that can be done. Then I thought is this person saying.

I can have the 7.1 hooked up and the fronts wired for bi-amp'ed, but can't use them at the same time. use the 7.1 when the source is 7.1, then when the source is 5.1 I can select bi-amp in the receiver.

Before I get to wiring, I look forward to hearing from you guys

CasualKiller · 11-08-2008, 03:43 AM

I use the Bi-amp option on mine and I'm almost certain it does not work that way.

It gives you specific directions on how to set up your receiver for bi-amping in the instruction book and this is not mentioned.

I would not recommend trying it.

zweet77 · 11-08-2008, 03:47 AM

If you bi amp you only get 5.1 because you use the rear channels for your secound power source.

HAMP · 11-08-2008, 04:03 AM

You guys are right, im not gonna try it.

TENSE · 11-08-2008, 04:54 AM

So I Cant Bi-amp On The 805?

plowmanjoe · 11-08-2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TENSE

So I Cant Bi-amp On The 805?

you can, but you give up the 6th and 7th channel to do so.

11-08-2008, 03:38 AM	#1
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	Bi-amp 805 I was reading a review on the 805. This receiver gives you the option of 5.1 surround and a zones 2 and 3 or 7.1 surround and zone 2 or 7.1 and using zone 2 function to bi-amp your front speakers for the ultimate home theatre experience!!!! It made me read the manual and I can't see how that can be done. Then I thought is this person saying. I can have the 7.1 hooked up and the fronts wired for bi-amp'ed, but can't use them at the same time. use the 7.1 when the source is 7.1, then when the source is 5.1 I can select bi-amp in the receiver. Before I get to wiring, I look forward to hearing from you guys

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11-08-2008, 03:43 AM	#2
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	I use the Bi-amp option on mine and I'm almost certain it does not work that way. It gives you specific directions on how to set up your receiver for bi-amping in the instruction book and this is not mentioned. I would not recommend trying it.

11-08-2008, 03:47 AM	#3
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	If you bi amp you only get 5.1 because you use the rear channels for your secound power source.

11-08-2008, 04:03 AM	#4
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	You guys are right, im not gonna try it.

11-08-2008, 04:54 AM	#5
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	So I Cant Bi-amp On The 805?

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