Members KimmyT Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I currently have a Ampeg 410HLF cab (4 ohm) with a Traynor YBA200 AMP and want to add the Ampeg SVT-15E (8 ohm) my question is the Traynor manual says as long as the cabs aren't lower then 2 ohms I can use the amp switched to 4 or 8 which ever sounds better. Here is my question, as I never have really understood the whole ohm thing. If I ran these cabs together would they sound OK, would one suck more power then the other and sound louder? Ampeg only makes a 8 ohm 1-15. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 If you plug them in in parallel, you'll be safe compared to the amp rating (that's a 2.7 ohm load). The 4 ohm cab will indeed get twice the power of the 8 ohm cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Why not get a 4 ohm 15" cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyT Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I wanted to match my Ampeg cab with and Ampeg and they don't offer it in 4 ohm version. not many manf. offer a 1-15 in a 4 ohm version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xOriginalNinjax Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I wanted to match my Ampeg cab with and Ampeg and they don't offer it in 4 ohm version. not many manf. offer a 1-15 in a 4 ohm version. See if you can't find a used one, then order a 4-ohm 15" direct from Ampeg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 See if you can't find a used one, then order a 4-ohm 15" direct from Ampeg. Ampeg doesn't make one. That's the problem! If you're interested, I've got a SVT-15E just like you're looking for that I want to get rid of. It's in great shape...like brand new. PM me if you're interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I wouldn't do it for fear of burning out something. I'm surprised you aren't getting the output you want because the HLF cab is designed for deep low-end response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyT Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 You are right there, I like the output and it does get real low. However I wanted to be able to add a 15 for some extra low but also to use for smaller gigs and easier to transport. Plus I like to buy gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Ampeg doesn't make one. That's the problem! If you're interested, I've got a SVT-15E just like you're looking for that I want to get rid of. It's in great shape...like brand new. PM me if you're interested... OT: Did you get my pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KimmyT Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I did not get your PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 You are right there, I like the output and it does get real low. However I wanted to be able to add a 15 for some extra low but also to use for smaller gigs and easier to transport. Plus I like to buy gear! You might want to consider getting a second amp and run stereo. Like that 220 watt Ampeg with the 15" + tweeter. That would just Peel the Paint and give you tons of flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 OT: Did you get my pm? I did...it's good news! I'm still thinking about it though. Overseas is a pain in the ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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