Warwick WA 600 not very loud?

Suatie · #1 02-18-2013, 10:33 AM

I just received this head and paired it to the WA 410 cab, although the sound is very clear, I am a bit disappointed that it does not sound as powerful as I expected it to. Definitely not as loud as the Ampeg Svt500, that I also tried in the same room before.
I would appreciate to hear other's experiences, before I consider returning it.

WarwickOfficial · #2 02-18-2013, 12:20 PM

Hello Suatie - Is your cab 8 ohm or 4 ohm? For maximum power you must run the WA600 at 4 ohms. I find mine to be quite loud when running at 4 ohms. Thanks!

Suatie · #3 02-18-2013, 12:39 PM

My cab is the Warwick WA 410 at 8 ohms (is there a way to modify it to 4 ohms?)

.... I have been playing around with it a bit more and I am getting happier, the clarity is amazing.

I also found out that I can go up much higher in volume with no real distortion, I am not used to getting past the mid point on other amps, on this I was all the way up, and it got LOUD!!!

I have decided to keep it and enjoy it.

WarwickOfficial · #4 02-18-2013, 05:18 PM

Ok, that makes sense. At 8 ohms you are only using half of the amps rated power. If you want to run at 4 ohms you can add another 8 ohm extension cab, or just use 1 - 4 ohm cab. And yes, you can run the volume quite high with no distortion, which is a feature of the WA/BC line of amps. Thanks!

Suatie · #5 02-19-2013, 06:31 AM

So to be very clear, if I get another 8ohm WA 410 and connect it to my WA600 I will get the full 600 watts at the same quality? Sounds like a no brainer

WarwickOfficial · #6 02-19-2013, 09:39 AM

Suatie - Yes, that is exactly correct. You can use any 8 ohm cab - in our WA series we offer the WCA410, WCA115, and WAC210. If you're running 2 - 8ohm cabs, the amp will be loaded at 4 ohms, producing the full 600 watts, with the same (or better) quality tone.

Suatie · #7 02-19-2013, 01:10 PM

Well I ordered another WA410...

The dealer I am buying from does not have the casters for these, do you have any recommendations or size specs, they are pretty heavy as you know :-)

WarwickOfficial · #8 02-19-2013, 02:35 PM

Suatie - I checked with our NY Custom Shop, and they have the casters in stock. You can email Dan at d.africano@warwick.de or call 212-777-6990. Thanks!

Suatie · #9 02-19-2013, 04:41 PM

You make me feel really good about purchasing Warwick products, your support is amazing to go along with great products.

Thanks.

WarwickOfficial · #10 02-19-2013, 04:42 PM

My pleasure, Suatie - thanks for the kind words. Please don't hesitate to let me know if there is anything else you need help with. Enjoy your WA600!