Reading around the net, it looks like the topic of bi-amping is more polarizing than American politics.
I came across this article by Yamaha about the theoretical benefits of bi-amping: https://hub.yamaha.com/audio/a-how-to/how-and-why-to-bi-amp-your-speakers/
They have a section in the article which specifically discusses the benefits of separating the transmission of low and high frequencies, in the subsection "The Physics Behind It."
A quote of interest:
They are implying that bi-amping reduces the distortion that is generated within the speaker by full spectrum audio signals. Is my interpretation correct?
I assume Yamaha isn't lying, but what variables affect the magnitude of the effect that I could expect to see when 1) vertically bi-amping (which I'm strongly considering right now) and 2) horizontally bi-amping passively crossed speakers.
P.S. I am fully aware that horizontally bi-amping with an active crossover produces great results, but I want to limit the discussion to potential improvements in passively crossed speakers.
I came across this article by Yamaha about the theoretical benefits of bi-amping: https://hub.yamaha.com/audio/a-how-to/how-and-why-to-bi-amp-your-speakers/
They have a section in the article which specifically discusses the benefits of separating the transmission of low and high frequencies, in the subsection "The Physics Behind It."
A quote of interest:
The problem is this: If that thud of a bass drum and the ting of a triangle are sent down the same wire at the same time, there is potential for audio degradation of the sound of the triangle. That’s because high frequency signals (with their relatively low currents of electricity) are susceptible to being unduly influenced by the higher-current low frequency signals (and their associated magnetic fields) simultaneously being sent through the same wire.
They are implying that bi-amping reduces the distortion that is generated within the speaker by full spectrum audio signals. Is my interpretation correct?
I assume Yamaha isn't lying, but what variables affect the magnitude of the effect that I could expect to see when 1) vertically bi-amping (which I'm strongly considering right now) and 2) horizontally bi-amping passively crossed speakers.
P.S. I am fully aware that horizontally bi-amping with an active crossover produces great results, but I want to limit the discussion to potential improvements in passively crossed speakers.