Ohms tc electronic combo serie BG

[jazzbass30]

Hello my name is Jorge and I'm from Spain. I have doubts about the ohms tc electronic combos BG. With 500 W, but as many ohms? If the head works at 4 ohms and 8 the cab the 500W not get it. I have not found anywhere in ohms. Anyone know how many ohms works the head and the cabs 1x15 and 2x10.

Thanks and sorry for my english.

[MuzikMan]

Hello, welcome to talkbass. TC Electronics does not give the answer on their website. You should contact TC Electronics and ask them your question if you do not get the answer here.

[MuzikMan]

Hola, bienvenidos a talkbass. TC Electronics no dar la respuesta en su sitio web. Usted debe ponerse en contacto TC Electronics y pedirles su pregunta, si usted no recibe la respuesta aquí.

[Mingo Sanders]

Welcome to Talkbass. You can see the manual here:

TC Electronic BG500 Manuals

If I read it correctly, the BG500 combos do not allow for connection of an extension speaker. Remember, everything else held equal, the 500 watt amp is only twice as loud as the 50 watt amp.

Do you own one? Are you experiencing a problem? Can you describe the problem? Tell us what bass you are using, and tell us if you are using any external effects pedals.

[MuzikMan]

Originally Posted by Mingo Sanders

Welcome to Talkbass. You can see the manual here:

TC Electronic BG500 Manuals

If I read it correctly, the BG500 combos do not allow for connection of an extension speaker. Remember, everything else held equal, the 500 watt amp is only twice as loud as the 50 watt amp.

Do you own one? Are you experiencing a problem? Can you describe the problem? Tell us what bass you are using, and tell us if you are using any external effects pedals.

The problem with the manual is that it never states at what impedance it puts out 500 watts. It also never states what impedance the drivers are.

[jazzbass30]

Thanks for answering. Well there is no problem, but I have thought of buying the 1x15 and I will not make a bad buy. I want to resolve all doubts before. The manual does not ohms

[MuzikMan]

Can you go to a store and test one out? If it sounds good and is loud enough for your needs then it really doesn't matter what the numbers say.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by jazzbass30

Thanks for answering. Well there is no problem, but I have thought of buying the 1x15 and I will not make a bad buy. I want to resolve all doubts before. The manual does not ohms

If you look at the picture of the back of the amp, there is no external speaker power jack. This suggests, and I am pretty sure I remember from the discussions on the TC threads when this line of combo's was introduced, that the cabinets are 4ohms and that there is no option for an external speaker. So, these are designed as powerful (and a bit heavy) stand-alone combo's.

My guess is they don't really talk about the impedance in the manual since it is a bit of a moot point since there is no way to connect an external cab.

I believe my buddy Tom Bowlus from Bass Gear Magazine has reviewed these combo's, and maybe can verify the info if he sees this.

And... welcome to Talkbass!

[jazzbass30]

Originally Posted by MuzikMan

Can you go to a store and test one out? If it sounds good and is loud enough for your needs then it really doesn't matter what the numbers say.

Thank you very much everybody. It is difficult to find a shop that have this combo in stock here. I had doubts because I was amazed at his price. I also think that kjung, but wanted to know opinions.

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by KJung

I believe my buddy Tom Bowlus from Bass Gear Magazine has reviewed these combo's, and maybe can verify the info if he sees this.

I have not pulled it apart to measure the driver impedance, but yes, the "enclosures" on the BX500 combos are supposedly 4-ohms, so that you do get full power out of the "head."

[jazzbass30]

ok, answered my questions. There is much difference between a 1x15 and a 2x10? Do you prefer?

Thanks again