Cabs with different resistance paired... maybe.

[St. Louis Scot]

If I already run a 2x10 400w 8 ohm from a Hartke LH500, and add a 1x15 600w 4 ohm cab (same manufacturer) from the second output jack, I'm still groovy, right? Because that sounds right to me. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on it this weekend.

 

[B-string]

That will be a load of 2.67 ohm load on the amp. Do you read anywhere that a 2 ohm load is okay? If it says 4 ohm minimum, DO NOT DO IT. You would need the dual amps in the LH1000.

 

[The Chuck]

2 8 ohm cabs would give your amp a 4 ohm load. don't mix am 8 and a 4 ohm cab- NOT GOOD with this head.

 

[walterw]

No, and no. That head won't run them both at the same time (it's below 4Ω), and no it's probably not the best sonic pairing anyway.

A second 8Ω cab identical to the first would both sound better and not stress the head.

 

[St. Louis Scot]

That's enough for me. I'm just going to buy a second 2x10 to match the other. Thanks.

 

[BassmanPaul]

Oh Goodie!!

 

[walterw]

That's enough for me. I'm just going to buy a second 2x10 to match the other. Thanks.

talkbass mixing cabs s**tstorm averted!

if you dig that paticular 2x10 cab, the second one should bring more of everything, including bigger bottom; stack 'em tallways (for a taller, skinnier rig) and you'll be in business.