Ashdown VS-212-200 & SVT-VR

[xarafus]

Hola!
I'm contemplating picking up this Ashdown VS-212-200, rated 300w to use with a Little Bastard 30w...

Would it be safe to plug my Ampeg SVT-VR into it?
SVT VR = RMS Power Output: 300-Watts @ 2 ohms
RMS Power Output: 300-Watts @ 4 ohms

Ashdown 212 = 300 watts @ 8 ohms

I always get my impedance's and wattages all twisted in a knot... Is the Ashdown too small to handle the power of the SVT? If so, would it be safe at low volumes and save the big stack for the big gig? Or should the two never meet?



MC

 

[KPJ]

The Ashdown is not too small, but there is an impedance mis-match. You can only use the Ampeg with a 2 or 4 ohm load. Damage can result from using an 8 ohm load. Get two VS-212s and then you have a 4 ohm load.

 

[xarafus]

I have been running the Ampeg through a Trace Elliot 410 (8ohms, 400 watts) somewhat infrequently for the past few years and if what you say is true, I'll stop...

My question is now: if I get the Ashdown VS 212(8ohms, 300 watts) and run it in parallel with the Trace, will the difference in speaker size and/wattage cause a less than desired effect?
Thanks for the advice!
Morgan

 

[KPJ]

Running the SVT at 8 ohms will shorten the amp components lifespan. Best to only run at 4 or 2 ohms. Using the two 8 ohm cabs together will result in a 4 ohm load. Whether or not they sound good together is up to you to decide. The difference in wattage ratings is not necessarily an issue but the cabs will be voiced differently and using them together could result in frequency cancellations that may sound like crap, or it may sound fantastic.