amp to speaker compatability

bassandbeast · Not So Newbie Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

I wrote the post on converting a combo into a head,

The amp seems to be 100w, if I take that to gigs or practise rooms and stack it up for use on a cab which has a power rating of i.e. 400w is there going to be an issue with volume or quality of sound etc. for instance for use in slightly larger clubs without decent pa's (or soundpeople).

Conversely, would buying a larger watt amp say 300w blowup my mere 100w speaker?

tw001_tw · Puppy Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 204 Location: St. Louis

bassandbeast -
There is nothing you need to worry about using your 100W amp with a
400W cab as far as volume or sound goes. I'm just guessing it is a solid
state amp, right? if so, you will get varying output power depending on
what impedance the cabinet is, but it will work the best when connected
to its designed load (8ohm, 4 ohm, or what ever). At least make an effort
to keep this right. If its a tube amp, get it right.

"...amp say 300w blowup my mere 100w speaker..."
Yep, it sure will blow........ the speaker that is Smile

Once the power reaches or exceeds the peak wattage the speakers are
designed to take, its only a matter of time.. and probably a short time...
very short.

Did you build the head cab yet?

bassandbeast · Not So Newbie Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 5

once again thanks vry much!

owwdatune · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 10:44 am Post subject:

good answer tw. Cool

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tw001_tw · Puppy Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 204 Location: St. Louis