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3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

Last post 11-09-2009 5:36 AM by TNRabbit. 8 replies.
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  • 11-03-2009 5:04 PM

    3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    I have been reading through many of the posts on bi amping, verticle bi amping, and bridging amps and really need some help.  I have 3 Carver M200T amps and an Onkyo TX SR 805 and I thought I was going to bridge the Carvers to run as mono's to supply my RF 7's and RC 7 and let the Onkyo take care of the surrounds, but the more I read on the effects of some of the configurations, the more questions I have.  My question is simple, I just need help with the answer.  Given the equipment I have, what is the best way to configure the pieces to achieve the best results.  I had done a simple test at one time when I only had one of the Carvers and bridged the amp to drive one of the RF 7's, while I used the Onkyo to run the other one and didn't seem to experience the horrible results that Dean G and some others had posted regarding a bridged stereo amp.  That said, it was a short test and both of the speakers were running which may have just made it more difficult to hear (listening room was very small at the time too).  Just looking for some help...........Thanks!  BTW, I won't be offended if someone is of the opinion that I need to ditch the Carvers and go down a different path.

    Pete ........It is what it is!
  • 11-04-2009 12:17 AM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    It won't take much time to bridge the 3 Carvers and try it out and see what you think for yourself . In my experience Carvers love to be bridged but are less than ideal for Klipsch Heritage . Maybe the RF's are a different story .
    *Klipsh Belle mains , center and surrounds with DeanG Super AA networks in the front 3 and DeanG reworked AA's in the surrounds .
    *Velodyne DD18 sub
    *Pioneer Elite receiver feeds a Parasound 5250 amp
    *Sony PS3 60 gig-games
    *Oppo BDP-83 disc player
    *Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HDC HD/DVR
    *Pioneer Kuro 6020FD display

    16 x 22 room , system on the long wall .
  • 11-04-2009 6:58 AM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    When I first played with the one, the difference in the bass was noticible.  How's everything on the coast? 15 years in S.C. 8 in Beaufort and missing it right now with the temp. in Ohio sitting at 30 this morning. 

    Pete ........It is what it is!
  • 11-04-2009 9:12 AM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    i would pop over to http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/ and ask them. Great group of guys (some of which are here too) that should be more than able to talk specifically to your gear.

    RichP,TNRabbit ..chime in!

    5.1 system:

    Marantz sr8001 // Fronts: RF-5 // Center: RC-3 II // Rears: R-3650-W // Sub: RW-12 // Carver M-1.0t // ps3 // wii // custom component cabinet created from vintage turntable console


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  • 11-04-2009 1:56 PM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    Pete H:

    When I first played with the one, the difference in the bass was noticible.  How's everything on the coast? 15 years in S.C. 8 in Beaufort and missing it right now with the temp. in Ohio sitting at 30 this morning. 

    Same ole same ole here in coastal SC . Maybe a handfull of days below freezing and some snow every 4 years or so . No wonder there are so many Ohio transplants here :) .
    *Klipsh Belle mains , center and surrounds with DeanG Super AA networks in the front 3 and DeanG reworked AA's in the surrounds .
    *Velodyne DD18 sub
    *Pioneer Elite receiver feeds a Parasound 5250 amp
    *Sony PS3 60 gig-games
    *Oppo BDP-83 disc player
    *Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HDC HD/DVR
    *Pioneer Kuro 6020FD display

    16 x 22 room , system on the long wall .
  • 11-05-2009 8:15 AM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    I'll be down in Beaufort for a fishing trip soon.  I may be here, but my mind is still there.

    Pete ........It is what it is!
  • 11-08-2009 2:33 PM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    Bumping my own post.Embarrassed

    Pete ........It is what it is!
  • 11-08-2009 8:39 PM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

     I think you would be much happier bi-amping than bridging, but try it both ways & see how you like it.

    TNRabbit
    2-channel system includes Carver Amazing Loudspeakers (AL--III), Carver SD/A-360 CD Player, Oppo 981HD DVD/SACD Player, Sunfire Theater Grand-IV processor, Sunfire 400 watt x 7 power amplifier bi-amping the Carver speakers and also running a Klipsch RT-12d sub crossed over at 40 hz & 10 dB down. Sounds INCREDIBLE~

  • 11-09-2009 5:36 AM In reply to

    Re: 3 Carver Amps 3 Klipsch Speakers Help with Wiring Options Please

    TNRabbit
    2-channel system includes Carver Amazing Loudspeakers (AL--III), Carver SD/A-360 CD Player, Oppo 981HD DVD/SACD Player, Sunfire Theater Grand-IV processor, Sunfire 400 watt x 7 power amplifier bi-amping the Carver speakers and also running a Klipsch RT-12d sub crossed over at 40 hz & 10 dB down. Sounds INCREDIBLE~

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