OldMan Audio

Got it. No benefits to bi-amp in my case. Thanks Robo

Hi, I was hoping someone in the community can help we out with recommendations on setting up my new R-26F speakers. Here is the AV receiver I have: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/rx/rx-v481_u/ I know it seems a bit under-powered. But I have no intention of driving these loud at max volumes (older now and too many rock concerts to mention). Anyway, the questions are: 1. Would I get noticeably bester sound by Bi-amping these to the receiver? 2. Is the receiver adequate powered for mid to low volumes (regular use)? 3. I have a polk audio sub with adjustable roll-off. Should I use 120 Hz setting for the sub or higher? 4. If Bi-Amp is connection is recommended, do I need to setup roll-off for Hi's and Mid Range drivers? 5. I'm assuming that when R-26F's are bi-amped, the 1800Hz X-over is also bypassed. Is this correct? Much of this stuff is new to me. The 1970's and 80's was just a 20W receiver and good set of stereo Klipsch = great sound...the end! Things are very different now. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Oldman Audio

Hi, I was hoping someone in the community can help we out with recommendations on setting up my new R-26F speakers. Here is the AV receiver I have: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/rx/rx-v481_u/ I know it seems a bit under-powered. But I have no intention of driving these loud at max volumes (old now and too many rock concerts to mention). Anyway, the question is: 1. would I get the best sound by Bi-amping these to the receiver? 2. Is the receiver adequate powered for mid to low volumes regular use? 3. I have a polk audio sub with adjustable roll-off. Should I use 120Hz setting for the sub? 4. If Bi-Amp is recommended, what roll-off should be set for Hi's (top red-black posts) and Mid Range (i.e. lower 2 red-black posts)? 5. I'm assuming that when R-26F's are bi-amped, the 1800Hz X-over is also bypassed. Is this correct? Much of this stuff is new to me as the 70's and 80's was just a 20W receiver and good set of stereo Klipsch was all that was required for great sound. Please help. Thanks Old-dude