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Just got a new bass

dimplebutt said:
cool cool.. hmm i would like to already use the head i have..but it doesn't come with a crossover.. is there something on the market that i can buy. where i would take my bass head. line out into this crossover device then line that out to the speakers. My head is 400w @ 4Ohm i don't think i need any more power than that.. :hyper:

If you want to keep your current head, then I'd suggest getting a crossover, and a small, say 200W PA style poweramp. Then run the DI (set to 'post') output of the Yorkville into the crossover, then into the extra poweramp. Use the 'high-pass' to drive the new poweramp, which drives the 2x10 box. The PV poweramp drives the new low frequency box, and I'd probably go with a 1x18.

Crossovers can be had cheaply enough; [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] for example. Rane also make some good ones, and both could be had at better street prices or secondhand/ebay.

Ditto the poweramps, any decent brand will do fine. Most pro poweramps are 2 channel, but you can either use the extra as a spare, or wire in a small horn driver, and use the extra outputs of the Behringer to make a 3 way rig, crossing up around 3kHz.

Even though I seldom use more than a tiny fraction of it's power, I use a big 2x500W amp as I got it cheap, and has served with perfect reliably for a looooong time. It's a bit heavy, but bulletproof, and as I'm not using it near it's max, it should outlast me. Newer poweramps are generally a lot lighter.

The only down side of this rig will be the added weight, cost and bulk, but it will sound a LOT bigger than the 2x10. You'll also need to spend some time frigging around with the controls to get it to sound right.
 
thanks.. thats some really helpful info.
just to make sure i understand this. you're recomending that i get a crossover then hook up a 200w amp to it.. have one line for the highs come from the crossover to the 2x10 then have a line for the low from the crossover to the amp to the 1x18 or 1x15. right?
do i need to get another power amp or can i do with out. also how would the OHM work out if i got a amp and without..thanks.