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Bi-amping with DEQX active crossover

I am thinking about using a DEQX HDP-4 to bi-amp a pair of Wilson Watt Puppy 6's. I have agreed a price to buy a Class D Primare A34.2 amp with 150w which I could use for the woofers and then use my existing Class A mono's for the mid and tweeter. I will probably use a DEQX consultant to come and help set it up. I would be grateful for any advice and answers to the following questions.

1. Is this a good/bad idea? Wilson do not advocate bi-amping but they may have their own agenda.

2. Can anyone advise on the natural crossover for WWP's passive crossover circuit? What levels should I use for the high and low pass filters?  I have emailed Wilson but they have not responded and I doubt they will release this info.

Thanks for your help..


 


soma70
soma70 OP
153 posts
 
Thank you to all for your considered responses and advice. Almarg I very much appreciate the equipment research you have undertaken on my behalf. Taking all the advice together, it would seem that the benefits may be limited and the implementation could be tricky. I will think it over. Thanks again this is exactly the sort of advice I needed. 
giri
39 posts
 
It sounds like you are not getting rid of the built in crossover, just providing some controllable external crossover point and manipulate equalization. I am not sure it will improve sound unless you think the current speakers sound very bad. Problems with matching amplifiers has already been pointed out. I am not against equalization if done correctly, DEQX is as good as you can do for the money.
soma70 OP
153 posts
 
Thanks Giri. The WWP’s have two separate binding posts connected via an external cable so the two sections (woofer & mid/tweeter) can be separated. I Thought this would mean that one passive crossover would be by-passed, however,  I have no idea how they are constructed so you may be right.

I am going to drop the bi-amping idea with thanks to everyone for steering me away from this. 
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