Ampeg 8x10e not enough power ?

[fenderaholic]

hello i was wondering how you can use the higher powered ampeg amps with the ampeg 8x10e . its its rated at 800watss 4 ohms and 1,600W program handling what program handeld mean. can you run a 1,200 watt head without damiging the head.

eric

 

[seansbrew]

I called an Ampeg tech about this. I had an Ampeg BXT 410 that was 600 watts rms and 1200 program. He told me that I could put up to a maximum of 1200 watts into the cab without burning it up. So I bridged my SVT 4 pro ( 1200 continuous) into the 600 watt BXT and it never sounded better. I did this for two years and never had a problem.

 

[Plain Old Me]

Remember that when you have more than enough watts, you can just turn down. More watts usually will give you a better sound at higher volumes and will add headroom. I think the 1600 is peak handleing.

 

[seansbrew]

Remember that when you have more than enough watts, you can just turn down. More watts usually will give you a better sound at higher volumes and will add headroom. I think the 1600 is peak handleing.

Yes, watch your volume and be aware that you can drive your cabs alot harder with the extra headroom.