Peavey max 300 combo bass amp

[CAILLOUX]

Hello, Does anyone have experience with the Peavey Max 300 combo bass amplifier. I can see that there is a discreet product yet it is complete in equipment and affordable for the price of 2X10.

 

[bassartist]

Bought one just before the holidays but have had little time to truly play it a lot. Have not taken it out, just played in the house. So far I’m liking it pretty well. Not quite getting the sweet top end that I desire as I play mostly gospel and jazz.

 

[xaosbass]

Bullet proof! And can be loud! If I remember correctly, it can handle an extension cab and maybe go to a 2 ohm load.

 

[mmbongo]

Bullet proof! And can be loud! If I remember correctly, it can handle an extension cab and maybe go to a 2 ohm load.

It cannot do 2 ohms. 8 ohms only.

 

[basscooker]

The old school one could do 2 ohms. This new one probably does 4 ohms, but has an 8 ohm load as a stand-alone, hence the 8 ohm minimum on the external connector.

Wonder if it kicks balls like the one I had in the 80s.

 

[xaosbass]

I thought you had the old school one, sorry but I would bet it still can bring it on.

 

[nomaj]

I used the Max 208 2x8" that was the supplied backline amp on a gig a few months ago, and I was well pleased with its airy and punchy tone.

 

[PFBASSO]

Why are these labeled “up to 300watts” ?
Looks like a no brainer for a purchase but I want 300 watts out of the box without extension cabinets

 

[Playbyear]

Why are these labeled “up to 300watts” ?
Looks like a no brainer for a purchase but I want 300 watts out of the box without extension cabinets

If the ability is there to run an external cabinet... the amp delivers different power into different ohm loads. Ohms law and the calulation of power.

I suppose they could label it differently...
Or do like GK, TC and others, put a 4 ohm speaker in the cab and no external cab provision.

 

[Dean_af]

Hope someone sees this. I have the 300 max and love it. I have a question though. Can any of you tell me what this is? I contacted Peavey and no response.

 

[Heavy Blue]

I suppose they could label it differently...
Or do like GK, TC and others, put a 4 ohm speaker in the cab and no external cab provision.

The problem with that is that 4 ohm speakers tend to be less efficient than their 8 ohm counterparts so there’s not a lot to be gained from that. It’s probably better to use an 8 ohm with an extension Jack for a second speaker for more total speaker area under full power.

 

[Stinsok]

Hope someone sees this. I have the 300 max and love it. I have a question though. Can any of you tell me what this is? I contacted Peavey and no response. View attachment 4216584

I received one also. Cannot imagine what it's for.

 

[lug]

AC power chord choke most likely.

 

[basscooker]

Looks like a ferrite ring.

 

[bassartist]

Bullet proof! And can be loud! If I remember correctly, it can handle an extension cab and maybe go to a 2 ohm load.

Are you sure about this? It says minimum 8 ohm load on the rear and in the manual. I have an Eden 210 that's 4 ohms and would definitely like to add it to the Peavey, but I don't want to blow anything up!

 

[bassartist]

The old school one could do 2 ohms. This new one probably does 4 ohms, but has an 8 ohm load as a stand-alone, hence the 8 ohm minimum on the external connector.

Wonder if it kicks balls like the one I had in the 80s.

What would happen if I connected my Eden 210 4 ohm cab to the Peavey Max 300?

 

[basscooker]

Some awesomeness until it fries, possibly spectacularly, and is a doorstop or very large paperweight.

If the amp is 4 ohm minimum, the only way is if the Peaveys speaker can.be disconnected