is this bad for my amp?

[sth5093]

I am running my 700 watt gk head into my 1000 watt avatar 4x10. It is loud as hell and sounds amazing. My problem, I live in a thin walled apt and can never turn it up at all. Is it bad for my speakers or head to run at 1-2 all the time? Should I invest in a nice practice amp or is it ok to play my huge rig quietly much of the time?

[ajunea3]

Nah, you're fine.

[sth5093]

I've heard that underpowering speakers can blow them just the same as overpowering, you don't think it will be an issue?

[John Bigboote]

Oh, sweet jeebus...

[Pilgrim]

PLEASE do a search for discussions of underpowering speakers. It has been debunked many times.

[sth5093]

Sorry, I'm a n00b to the forum

[MIJ-VI]

Originally Posted by sth5093

Sorry, I'm a n00b to the forum

This is a good reference for bass amp-related topics:

TalkBass Forums > Bass Guitar Forums > Bass Guitar Forums > Amps [BG] > AMPS FAQ!! Info on OHMS, Allsize RIGS-OverUnderPowerCabs DIY TechTalk-Links

BTW. "He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever." - Chinese Proverb.

[Sartori]

It will not hurt your amp or speakers. It doesn't hurt your speakers to have the amp turned off. It won't hurt them for you to play quietly.