Diagnostic - Amp or speaker?

Nalte · #1 07-16-2011, 10:12 PM

I was hoping some of you kind TB experts could give me a quick diagnosic. When I turn my amp on, it sounds clear and powerful for the first 5 minutes. After that, it becomes much quieter and the tone starts to sound horrible. I am trying to figure out if the amp or the speaker is at fault. I would try switching out for a different head or cab, but I don't have one.

If it matters, it's a Line 6 studio 110 that has been converted into a separate head and cab.

Anyone have experience with this kind of issue?

**B-string** · #2 07-16-2011, 11:05 PM

Sound like a head problem.

staindbass · #3 07-17-2011, 06:30 AM

are you using just the original speakers or did you add more speakers? if the impedance dropped because of adding/different speakers it may overheat and sound crappy.

john m · #4 07-17-2011, 06:37 AM

1 st---- make sure the impedence of the speaker is the same.

Then go to the line 6 website (or the manual if you have it),
follow the proceedure to restore the settings to factory.

It's possible the compressor is kicking in.

john m

Nalte · #5 07-17-2011, 02:24 PM

I'm using the original speaker, so the impedence is not the problem. Thanks for the advice guys, I'll try resetting it.