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Another Bi-Amp Question

I have B&W 805's for front speakers and a Pioneer Elite A/V Receiver (VSX92THX). The speakers max power handling is 120W and the Receiver max output is 130 watts into all channels. Here is my question- I can biamp the fronts using the surround rear speaker outputs. Would I need to worry about frying my speakers? In otherwords, would the B&W handle max 120W into each driver? Or, would I be putting out (max ) 130w X 2 into each speaker?). Sounds awesome the way it is but if I can grab a bit more power w/o damaging anything, why not? (It is an HT system only).

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cerrot OP
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Thanks. The speakers are capable and I do know how to configure them. I do play my movies LOUD. Is it 2 times 130 watts into one speaker rated at $120 watts? Does someone know? That's my question.
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cerrot OP
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I don't need to increase volume output, nor was I aksing if hey would play louder. As I said, system sounds great. Advantage of biamping isn't necessarilly to play louder. If I wanted louder, I would get more effecient speakers and larger amps - and a larger room.

Theoretically, is it 260 watts into the speaker?..are biampable speakers rated by the entire speaker or the biampable inputs? I thought a simple question. Not aksing for opinions or why I should.

Thanks for your help.
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cerrot OP
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Thank you, Almarg. As always, appreciate your your input.
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cerrot OP
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Thanks. I do already have the cables. Just didn't want to fry the speaker. Thanks, everybody.
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