Ok I have these inputs on the back of my bass cab. What does all mean. 
My bass head is a YBA 200.
I have always used a combo till now.
My bass head is a YBA 200. I have always used a combo till now.
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Noob Question. Hooking Up Bass Cab.
- Thread starter dennq
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Ok, the two on the bottom are speakon connectors, if your cab has these connectors use these. If not buy a cable that that has one 1/4 inch and one speakon.
Chances are that this cabs jacks are all wired together in parallel, so you should be able to connect your amp to any one of the four cab jacks.
But here's how I'd do it:
Depending on which style of speaker cables You have, you'd normally connect your amps speaker output to either one of the two left-side cab inputs. (left looking from rear of cab)
Then, select one of your cabs two right side conectors to plug in a secondary extension cab (if used), again depending on what style of speaker cable is used.
ps:
Make sure your cabs ohm rating is corect for your amp!
Never use a guitar cord as a speaker cable!!!
But here's how I'd do it:
Depending on which style of speaker cables You have, you'd normally connect your amps speaker output to either one of the two left-side cab inputs. (left looking from rear of cab)
Then, select one of your cabs two right side conectors to plug in a secondary extension cab (if used), again depending on what style of speaker cable is used.
ps:
Make sure your cabs ohm rating is corect for your amp!
Never use a guitar cord as a speaker cable!!!
Your manual should tell you how to hook up the amp to the cab.
Basically, you use a 1/4" jack speaker cable to plug the amp head into the top left 1/4" jack, or hook a speakon connector speaker cable from the amp to the bottom left connector.
The right hand connectors (1/4" and speakon) are used to connect this cab with a second cab. Again, check the manual for instructions and/or go to the manufacturer's online website if you are still unsure.
Let us know how it sounds!
Basically, you use a 1/4" jack speaker cable to plug the amp head into the top left 1/4" jack, or hook a speakon connector speaker cable from the amp to the bottom left connector.
The right hand connectors (1/4" and speakon) are used to connect this cab with a second cab. Again, check the manual for instructions and/or go to the manufacturer's online website if you are still unsure.
Let us know how it sounds!
And remember never turn the power on on that YBA 200 without a speaker connected or you will smoke the output of the amp.
I had my amp head plugged in the right side. There was no paperwork in the cabinet.
