What would you do?

[midnightlaundry]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

 

[Mudder]

You could pick up a Weber Z Matcher for around $100 and not rewire anything.

 

[Shark Diver]

I'd rewire.

 

[D-Rock]

If your amp is a Mesa, then they have diagrams showing safe mismatches.
8 ohm amp into 16 ohm cab is OK to do.

 

[acalaf]

rewire

 

[midnightlaundry]

Thanks guys. With some searching, I found that I can do both 4 and 16 ohms with 2-cliff jacks.

 

[Zachman]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

 

[chunktone]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

This!

 

[midnightlaundry]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

I Have this covered. But I don't have the complementary roadie to drag around 2-4x12 cabs...


I did get it wired up, and feel good about having the right match for the amp. And, there is a slight difference between the 2, with the proper match having the best tone.

 

[rlord1974]

Rewire. It's a 15 minute job and the cheapest, safest (for your gear) solution!

 

[Zachman]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

I Have this covered. But I don't have the complementary roadie to drag around 2-4x12 cabs...


I did get it wired up, and feel good about having the right match for the amp. And, there is a slight difference between the 2, with the proper match having the best tone.

Hmmm.... 2 4x12's vs 1, is not a lot more effort, especially if you have casters on the cabs.

fwiw, I move, lift etc... my 4x12's by myself all the time, and have been doing it for YEARS. The big rack is another story, me and 1 guy move that without any hassle.

 

[midnightlaundry]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

I Have this covered. But I don't have the complementary roadie to drag around 2-4x12 cabs...


I did get it wired up, and feel good about having the right match for the amp. And, there is a slight difference between the 2, with the proper match having the best tone.

Hmmm.... 2 4x12's vs 1, is not a lot more effort, especially if you have casters on the cabs.

fwiw, I move, lift etc... my 4x12's by myself all the time, and have been doing it for YEARS. The big rack is another story, me and 1 guy move that without any hassle.

Maybe rabbit. But now I have both options. My other cab can go top and bottom in stereo at 8 ohms. Or I can go 16 ohms mono.

I wanted the cab in question to be able to run 16 ohms because it's a birch cab, which is lighter than the other cab which is MDF. That thing is an anchor.

It's not always practical to show up at a band practice with a huge rack, 2-4x12 cabs, ect...

 

[Zachman]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

I Have this covered. But I don't have the complementary roadie to drag around 2-4x12 cabs...


I did get it wired up, and feel good about having the right match for the amp. And, there is a slight difference between the 2, with the proper match having the best tone.

Hmmm.... 2 4x12's vs 1, is not a lot more effort, especially if you have casters on the cabs.

fwiw, I move, lift etc... my 4x12's by myself all the time, and have been doing it for YEARS. The big rack is another story, me and 1 guy move that without any hassle.

Maybe rabbit. But now I have both options. My other cab can go top and bottom in stereo at 8 ohms. Or I can go 16 ohms mono.

I wanted the cab in question to be able to run 16 ohms because it's a birch cab, which is lighter than the other cab which is MDF. That thing is an anchor.

It's not always practical to show up at a band practice with a huge rack, 2-4x12 cabs, ect...

Practical and HUGE tone don't always go hand in hand, pardon the pun. Isn't one jack w/ your stereo setup (when in mono), one jack 16 Ohms, and the other 4 Ohms, and in stereo 8 Ohms each jack?? That's how mine are.

 

[Ventura]

I'd rewire.

Oh, and I like the OPs RT handle... "midnightlaundry" - that's got some style and humor to it. Nicely played.

 

[midnightlaundry]

My amp only has 4 and 8 ohm outputs. But, my cab is 16 ohm, which is a safe mismatch into the amps 8 ohm output. However, I could rewire the cab for 4 ohms for a correct match into the amps 4 ohm output. Or, I could get crazy and just buy new 8 ohm speakers to run at 8 ohms.

SO, what would you do:

Run the mismatch?
Rewire the cab?
Get new speakers to run 8 ohms?

I'd get another 16 Ohm cab run both for an 8 Ohm load.

I Have this covered. But I don't have the complementary roadie to drag around 2-4x12 cabs...


I did get it wired up, and feel good about having the right match for the amp. And, there is a slight difference between the 2, with the proper match having the best tone.

Hmmm.... 2 4x12's vs 1, is not a lot more effort, especially if you have casters on the cabs.

fwiw, I move, lift etc... my 4x12's by myself all the time, and have been doing it for YEARS. The big rack is another story, me and 1 guy move that without any hassle.

Maybe rabbit. But now I have both options. My other cab can go top and bottom in stereo at 8 ohms. Or I can go 16 ohms mono.

I wanted the cab in question to be able to run 16 ohms because it's a birch cab, which is lighter than the other cab which is MDF. That thing is an anchor.

It's not always practical to show up at a band practice with a huge rack, 2-4x12 cabs, ect...

Isn't one jack w/ your stereo setup (when in mono), one jack 16 Ohms, and the other 4 Ohms, and in stereo 8 Ohms each jack?? That's how mine are.

I just came hip to that setup today with my searches. The cab I modded today is an 80's Carvin; the ones that were fused. It has a tiny jackplate spot. I used the fuse hole for the other jack.

 

[midnightlaundry]

I'd rewire.

Oh, and I like the OPs RT handle... "midnightlaundry" - that's got some style and humor to it. Nicely played.

Thank you sir!

 

[fluff191]

What's wrong with 16ohms into the 8ohm amp jack? I prefer that kind of mismatch. Takes a little off the top. Sounds good.

 

[dxjxrose]

Thanks guys. With some searching, I found that I can do both 4 and 16 ohms with 2-cliff jacks.

How can you do this I've searched and can find a diagram and would love to do this

 

[midnightlaundry]

Thanks guys. With some searching, I found that I can do both 4 and 16 ohms with 2-cliff jacks.

How can you do this I've searched and can find a diagram and would love to do this

Have at it bud. I used speakerwiring3.gif, and just omitted the switch.

I found cjp_d2.gif too. It's more complete, but I don't have the jack plate room to go all' the way.

 

[scottywompas]

REWIRE!!!!

Then again, it's a good excuse to buy new speakers.