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Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by nmancusi10, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. Jul 4, 2008 #1
    nmancusi10

    nmancusi10

    Mar 20, 2008
    I've been playing bass for almost 5 years, but i'm still entirely clueless when it comes to ohms and schmoms and whatnot..

    so, question, if i have an amp rated at 700 watts, can i not run it thru a cab rated at 500 watts? and what is an ohm haha.

    any help is appreciated
     
  2. Jul 4, 2008 #2
    DinnerWithAGypsy

    DinnerWithAGypsy

    Jun 11, 2008
    Louisville, KY
    There ya go.

    EDIT: Follow the link for more information on linking more than one cabinet to the same head, as well as other important info.
     
  3. Jul 4, 2008 #3
    nmancusi10

    nmancusi10

    Mar 20, 2008
    Hmm thanks alot, that all makes sense. But why then does a cab also have a wattage rating and not just an ohm?
     
  4. Jul 4, 2008 #4
    DinnerWithAGypsy

    DinnerWithAGypsy

    Jun 11, 2008
    Louisville, KY
    All speakers are built to handle a maximum amount of power, or wattage. If that amount is exceeded the speakers are more than likely to blow = bad. :rolleyes:

    My knowledge of this issue is very basic. Most of what I know about resistance and current and voltage is from taking AP physics in high school. :p
    So hopefully I can help a little bit.

    I'm sure someone else on here could give much better, more detailed answers...?