Stacking a 2x10 with a 1x10 - any issues

[Jim Nazium]

Specifically, I was thinking about stacking an Acme B2 and a B1. If they're both 8 ohms, and I use a 4-ohm capable amp, is there any reason it wouldn't work? Seems like it could be a cool modular setup - use the B1 for small no-drummer gigs, the B2 for medium gigs, and both cabs for - well, for a gig I don't have yet, but hope to have someday

[rpsands]

You'd be limited to the B1's maximum power limits. Bad idea.

An 8 ohm B1 and a 4 ohm B2 would be a better mix, but requires a dual power amp or 2 ohm amp.

[wade_b]

Don't daisy chain them: you won't be able to control the balance of sound across the 2 cabinets and it will probably sound bad.

[topper]

Originally Posted by rpsands

You'd be limited to the B1's maximum power limits. Bad idea.

Almost but not quite. If both cabs are the same ohm rating you'd be limited to 2 x the power handling of the cab with the lowest power handling. So that looks like 175 watts for the B1 x 2 = 350 watts.

[BassmanPaul]

Originally Posted by topper

Almost but not quite. If both cabs are the same ohm rating you'd be limited to 2 x the power handling of the cab with the lowest power handling. So that looks like 175 watts for the B1 x 2 = 350 watts.

you and RP said the same thing. The system will be fine until the B1 runs out of excursion which will be well before the B2.

Paul

[countrybass007]

I always try to match wattage capabilities when mixing cabs. My two Orange cabs are both rated for 600 watts, so I don't have to worry about overpowering one cab to get the other sounding good. I've found that mixing a 200 watt cab and a 400 watt cab I tend to get the lower wattage cab sounding too dirty.