hey purpleangel,   thanks for your quick responses...   i was browsing through the manual and it does suggest that i can bi-amp the speakers without using an amplifier... page 21 in the following...

hey purpleangel,   excuse me for all the basic questions... the reason why i asked that question is because of couple of articles I read in other threads.   In one of the thread it was mentioned that you can connect the surround back output to the front speakers? Woudnt that be...

thanks for your quick response.. Is there an easy way to figure out if the receiver has the capability to do bi-amping without the need for external amplifier? 

here are the pics of rear panels for speakers and reciever.   http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/vkastala/media/pioneer-vsx70-rearpanel_zps923dc0f6.png.html?sort=3&o=0 http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/vkastala/media/bw685-rear_zpsa20e0c47.png.html?sort=3&o=0

Hi guys,   I am a newbie to setting up home theater setups and doing some research and reading around I purchased the following to start with:         1 pair of 685's                from owner's manual:       Recommended amplifier power 25W - 100W into 8Ω on unclipped programme...