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To bi-amp B&W 802n or not

I have up graded a system I have had for years by buying a Mcintosh mc252 and a set of B&W 802n.  My question is that I still have an old Carver 1.5t from my old system, should I use it to bi-amp with the mc252 or just get rid of it and bi-wire the speakers.  I was thinking of using the 1.5t for the tweeter / midrange and the mcintosh for the bass.  Let me know your thoughts.


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lalitk
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@itzhak1969,

I used 601 mono’s for Low Frequencies and stereo VT-80 for mid’s and high’s. 
itzhak1969
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The main problem with B&W speakers is that they are very inefficient and need a lot of power to perform at its best I really dont understand why they design their speakers that way ,for me it’s a big NO for this brand.
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@itzhak1969,

Not all B&W speakers require lots of power. I’ve owned their 6, 7 and 8 series speakers over the years. You should do your research before generalizing a brand that makes a wide range of speakers.

Big speakers usually performs better when they are fed with decent power. The 800 being their flagship speakers ‘designed’ to be driven by a high output amp. You don’t feel the need for a sub with 800’s, plenty of low bass with fabulous mid’s and high’s from a pair of speakers once they are setup properly :-)

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