Im confused about ohms and watts please help!(ampeg)

[Slappindabass48]

I have a ampeg svt 3 pro(450watt rackmount head)
ive been playing out of my ampeg 8x10 for years.
ive been looking for an ampeg 2x10 for years, and i finally found one.
my problem is, the 810 cab handles 800 watts or something, and the 210 cab can only take 200 watts

if i play both cabs at the same time, will my 210 cab blow?




on a completely different problem, the 210 cab is 8 ohms, but my head plays 450 watts at 4 ohms, which i want to use the 450 watts through my 810 cab, soooo is it pointless to even have the 210?

[playerunk]

if both cabs are 8 ohms you can play them both at the same time. If not..you will damage your amp.

And yes, you can play trough your 210 alone but keep and ear open for signs of the speaker farting/distorting because it's telling you to turn down.

[Slappindabass48]

hm, thanks, i think i can play both of them at 8 ohms, but will the volume and watts be cut?

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by Slappindabass48

hm, thanks, i think i can play both of them at 8 ohms, but will the volume and watts be cut?

Whoops, sorry...no you can't play them both. Your 810 cab is 4 ohms, and the SVT 3 Pro has a 4 ohm limit and can't operate at any less. Plus there's no reason for adding a 210 to an 810 anyway. Even if your head operated at 2 ohms, you would be limited in volume to what your 210 would put out instead of being able to give your 810 the juice, and yes, your 210 would be in danger of blowing.

You can, however, use the 3 Pro with an 8 ohm 210 that handles 200w as long as you watch your volume and use common sense. I'm assuiming the cab you're talking about is the SVT 210AV? Great cabs...I have a couple myself.

[PhiDeck]

Use the 2x10 for small gigs (carefully) and the 8x10 for big ones.

(SVT 3 Pro: 275 W @ 8 Ohm; 450W @ 4 Ohm)

[Slappindabass48]

dang, thanks for the help! i guess ill just sell it cuz i need the money, i just bought it in a rush cuz i couldnt find one that cheap :/

[meycom]

Originally Posted by PhiDeck

Use the 2x10 for small gigs (carefully) and the 8x10 for big ones.

(SVT 3 Pro: 275 W @ 8 Ohm; 450W @ 4 Ohm)

This is exactly how I use my SVT-3. I have a large cab(SWR Goliath Sr.) for bigger or outdoor venues. And a SWR single 15
for small clubs.