Amp power question

[rancidrancid]

So I've noticed that sometimes my 500 watt cab farts a little, but I'm using a 120 watt head... Would this potentially go away if I got an amp closer to 500 watts?

 

[billfitzmaurice]

So I've noticed that sometimes my 500 watt cab farts a little, but I'm using a 120 watt head... Would this potentially go away if I got an amp closer to 500 watts?

Impossible to say. Most cabs will only take 20 to 40% of their power rating without farting out, so it could be the speaker, could be the amp. The only way to find out for sure is to try a larger amp, at least 100% larger. You have to double the power to have even a modest increase in headroom.

 

[bongomania]

Also your EQ settings could be causing the speaker to fart out regardless of the wattage ratings.

 

[Gearhead43]

Or... it could just be what you had for dinner, and not your speakers.