Hi,
This is my first post here after around 1 year of hard searching and research.
I am interested in Biamping my system, but I have minimal knowledge on electronic crossovers, networks and the specifics on how to modify a speaker.
My current gear/Set-up
Preamp: Pioneer SX-1980
Power Amp: McIntosh MC275 (mkvi)
Speaker: JBL L112 (soon to be L150's)
I am aware that using the 1980 as a preamp only is a waste and the 112's and the 150's like a bit of power that the 1980 could offer. That's where I would like to have it power the LF. I love my MC275 and would like to include it in the set-up for the mids and highs.
My WAF is strained and if she worked out that only the 1980 could take care of the speakers than I would have to pack the MC275 away. So Biamping has two appeals
1). The sound and dynamics.
2). Continuing to display both of my babies instead of 1.
My questions is more around confirmation that my below thinking is correct.
1). Install a 2nd set of binding post in speaker and attach LF directly to the posts (not soldered just clipped so I can reverse).
2). Purchase 2 way electronic crossover (brand??).
3). Run 1980 preamp into crossover and than crossover into 1980 for LF and MC275 for Mid/High.
4). Set crossover points to ?? for LF and ?? for rest.
5). Run the MC275 into original binding post and let passive take care of the rest.
6). Tweak gain/controls until happy with sound.
I am aware that I am still using the internal passive but I am happy with a simple solution that gives me good overall sound with minimal altering.
Should the be any risk or concerns I need to be aware of? I am willing to purchase a $5 speaker to modify first if I need to learn how to modify and tweak the crossovers?
Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading.
Regards
JB