How to bi-amp and bi-wire home speakers | Crutchfield

Bi-wiring and bi-amping your speakers, if they're capable of it, can give you a subtle boost in sound quality and overall dynamics. In this video, we explain how bi-wiring and bi-amping work, and show you how to do it with your compatible speakers at home. We'll be honest, going to the trouble (and expense) of bi-wiring and/or bi-amping isn't likely to make a huge difference in your system's sound. However, it can make a noticeable difference in the right situation, especially when you effectively double your power with a second amplifier. Shop for bi-wire cables at Crutchfield: https://www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc36... Or make your own bi-wire/bi-amp cables with bulk wire: https://www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc36... ...and banana plugs: https://www.crutchfield.com/i-rYTVc36... Skip to video section: 0:00 Is more better? 0:52 How cables carry audio signals 1:34 What speakers can be bi-wired or bi-amped? 1:51 How crossovers work 2:25 The philosophy behind bi-wiring 3:35 But can you actually hear a difference? 3:52 How to bi-wire a speaker 4:49 How to bi-amp with monoblocks 5:41 How to bi-amp with two stereo amps 6:55 How to bi-amp from an AV receiver 8:07 Height speaker inputs 8:20 Contact us Crutchfield, America's trusted electronics specialist since 1974, has award-winning customer service, free lifetime tech support, and free shipping on most orders. Shop for all your audio and video needs at Crutchfield.com and sign up for the catalog and email newsletter at http://www.crutchfield.com Read articles, in-depth reviews, how-to guides, and watch videos at https://www.crutchfield.com/Learn/ See more home and car electronics videos on our channel:    / crutchfieldtv   12 reasons to buy from Crutchfield: https://www.crutchfield.com/about/val...