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How to power 2 Ampeg 8x10s

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by RexLexIan, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. Jan 8, 2009 #1
    RexLexIan

    RexLexIan Guest

    Oct 28, 2008
    I have 2 Ampeg 8x10s, and I'm planning to sell one.

    However, in the meantime, I was looking for suggestions on how to run 'em at the same time. I have access to adequate space and I just wanna piss off my bandmates. Hahaha...more ME!

    Thoughts?

    --Ian
     
  2. Jan 8, 2009 #2
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
    The way they were meant to be powered, with an SVT.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2009 #3
    RexLexIan

    RexLexIan Guest

    Oct 28, 2008
    That's a good answer, but I mean in terms of ohms and wattage and the like.

    I don't currently have an SVT. I have a 500watt Genz Benz head right now.
     
  4. Jan 8, 2009 #4
    uaudio

    uaudio

    Apr 11, 2008
    Arizona
    Can you run a 2ohm load?
     
  5. Jan 8, 2009 #5
    RexLexIan

    RexLexIan Guest

    Oct 28, 2008
    I think so.

    It says so on the back of the head, but I don't know how to change it.
     
  6. Jan 8, 2009 #6
    Nicka

    Nicka Guest

    Jan 10, 2006
    Oklahoma
    Endorsing Artist: Peavey Electronics
  7. Jan 8, 2009 #7
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
    If it says it'll do 2 ohm, then it should.
    If it's SS, then I don't think you have to switch anything at all. Plug and play.
     
  8. Jan 8, 2009 #8
    RexLexIan

    RexLexIan Guest

    Oct 28, 2008
    Should I go from the head to each cab, or from head-to-cab-to-cab?

    Does it matter...I've just never had 2 before, and I don't wanna blow anything up.
     
  9. Jan 8, 2009 #9
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
    Assuming all connections are in parallel, it doesn't matter.
    Absolute safest bet would be to do a run from each output of the head to each cab. I don't think I've ever seen a series connection on a head or a cab, though.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2009 #10
    BoopersOwner

    BoopersOwner Supporting Member

    Jul 8, 2006
    Ohio
    Two 70's SVT's should do the trick nicely :D

    -Joe P.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2009 #11
    Selta

    Selta

    Feb 6, 2002
    Pacific Northwet
    Two? One would be perfect. Less to muck around with too!
    I can't WAIT to get my '69 all rebuilt :hyper:. Should do it this summer, I think.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2009 #12
    Nick Kay

    Nick Kay Guest

    Jul 26, 2007
    Toronto, Ontario
    Just as a safety precaution, it's better to go from head to cab for both connections. Electronically, they're the exact same, but if, by some freak occurrence, the jacks or internal cabling connecting the jacks on the first cab get damaged, it will kill the signal to both cabs. If both cabs are connected direct to the head, one of them could fry up and the other one would keep going. This is a very, very unlikely occurrence, though.
     
  13. Jan 8, 2009 #13
    RexLexIan

    RexLexIan Guest

    Oct 28, 2008
    Thanks guys.