Connect receiver L and R to a single bi-amped speaker?

[Kervel]

Hi All,
I picked up a vintage Revel Ultima voice center channel for cheap, and want to connect it to a stereo receiver from the 80s (Sony Str 242). The Revel has two sets of connectors for bi-wiring and bi-amping. Can I connect both the L and R channel to the speaker (and removing the shorting straps) to obtain mono? Much appreciate any help!

 

[Svend P]

Yes, but there is no benefit to it

Bi-amping 101

This article provides a quick look at how bi-amplification works. The conventional scheme is to split the signal into two frequency bands before the power amplifiers that drive the speakers. The bass (LF) amp sees only LF signals and drives only the LF driver (woofer). The treble (HF) amp sees...

www.audiosciencereview.com

 

[Kervel]

Thanks for the link, will check it out. But I want to get mono on all sources, and not just the L or R channel.

 

[Svend P]

Use the mono button on the Sony

 

[Kervel]

Great, problem solved, thanks a ton Svend!

 

[Speedskater]

It's not a good plan to sum two interconnect outputs to one input.

Why Not Wye?

Wye-connectors (or "Y"-connectors) should never connect two outputs together, but Rane tells you how to use them correctly.

www.ranecommercial.com