Hello! I'll be setting up my Denon 3805 with my recently ordered Axiom stuff(M80/VP150/QS8). I'll be doing the manual setup since I have no mic and have bi-amping configured (because of my power-hungry Infinity Kappa 8's). I'll be getting an SPL meter soon. I don't plan to do the room EQ setup.
Questions:

1. Is there any reason I shouldn't leave the receiver & speakers in the bi-amped (NOT bi-wired) config?

2. Any suggestions/tips for the manual set-up procedure?

3. Devil's advocate question...why do the setup? What advantage is there to doing the setup vs balancing by ear as the source is playing other than knowing that all levels are 'officially' balanced?

Thx all!




Epic 80 / SVS PB13 Ultra
Denon 3805 / M2200 Outlaw Monos /
Sammy 55" LED