Stereo Power Amp

Thejamesjordan · #1 03-22-2011, 07:23 PM

What is the best 2 channel high powered head? I need to dump my eden WT 1000.

Thanks,

Thejamesjordan · #2 03-23-2011, 06:43 PM

Bump, and I'll add some clarity. I need a powerful head that can run 2x4 ohm cabs. I would like it to have to have 2 channels, so they each pump the full 4 Ohms. Any recommendations?

Thanks,

greenboy · #3 03-23-2011, 06:49 PM

Heads usually don't have two amplifier sides like pro prower amps do, but check out the Carvin BX1500 and BX1200.

rovito · #4 03-23-2011, 07:18 PM

Ashdown Little Giant, ABM 900. Ampeg SVT4pro. Maybe get a preamp and poweramp.

Thejamesjordan · #5 03-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Hmm ok, I currently have an eden power/ pre setup with a 4 ohm cab. What about a head with 2x speaker outputs (not separate channels). What would happen if I ran 2x8 Ohm cabs? Would I get 4 Ohm power out of both?

Sorry, been racking my brain over this, and got a lot of different answers.

Robby Hoinsky · #6 03-23-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thejamesjordan

Hmm ok, I currently have an eden power/ pre setup with a 4 ohm cab. What about a head with 2x speaker outputs (not separate channels). What would happen if I ran 2x8 Ohm cabs? Would I get 4 Ohm power out of both?

Sorry, been racking my brain over this, and got a lot of different answers.

The cab would be seen at 4 ohms by the amp, and you would get 1/2 the 4 ohm power from the amp into each cabinet.

For instance, if it is 400 watts at 4 ohms, each cabinet would receive 200 watts.

Robby

Son of Bovril · #7 03-24-2011, 01:54 AM

just get one of the new lightweight poweramps available out there that are cheap at the moment. ie. Crown XLS 1500

you already have the pre... the poweramp is much lighter than your previous eden one... & it'll do +/-700watts a side at 4 ohms and can bridge into 4 ohms if you need more power (1500watts)

ps. 2 x 8ohm cabs = 4 ohms

Thejamesjordan · #8 03-24-2011, 05:55 AM

Hi Son of Bovril,

I was considering going the Crown power amp route as well. Has anyone had success with a crown power amp? Do they typically have 2 channels?

I heard they often aren't 4 ohms?

Thanks,

Son of Bovril · #9 03-24-2011, 07:48 AM

I only have experience with their new light weight XLS range, but those do run at 4 ohm bridged, or down to 2ohms per side if run stereo. I haven't had any problems yet over the couple of months i've had mine. I use it with an eden nav, fender TBP-1 and an avalon U5

There are a couple of threads about the XLS range if you search, otherwise there are a few other very good & reliable PA power amp manufacturers that offer products that suit could what you are looking for...