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Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Osama_Spears, Jul 1, 2003.

  1. Jul 1, 2003 #1
    Osama_Spears

    Osama_Spears

    Jan 7, 2003
    Baltimore,MD
    Ok...I am really interested in buying a Behringer 300 watt amp (http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHBX3000T)

    However,I have a question...

    I noticed the back of the amp says "1x4 ohms or 2x8"

    Now...Does this mean I cannot use one(1) 8ohm cabinet in it for it to be able to function w/o exploding anything?

    I am not understanding this...please help

    thanks.

    -Jon:oops:
     
  2. Jul 1, 2003 #2
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    It is saying that for optimum performance, put 1 4 ohm cab, or 2 8 ohm (which equals 4 ohms) cabs.

    If you use one 8 ohm cabinet, it will just put out less power, if it follows the rules of almost every other SS amp.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2003 #3
    Osama_Spears

    Osama_Spears

    Jan 7, 2003
    Baltimore,MD
    ok...thats what I thought.


    So,how many watts we talkin' here? 150-160?

    Thank you....

    -Jonnay:oops:
     
  4. Jul 1, 2003 #4
    Nick Gann

    Nick Gann Talkbass' Tubist in Residence

    Mar 24, 2002
    Silver Spring, MD
    Not exactly sure, probably somewhere around 200, give or take a few?
     
  5. Jul 1, 2003 #5
    Petebass

    Petebass

    Dec 22, 2002
    QLD Australia
    It varies from amp to amp but you generally lose something like 30% . So 210watts at 8 ohms or there abouts.
     
  6. Jul 2, 2003 #6
    BassBoyLeroy

    BassBoyLeroy

    Dec 12, 2001
    Sammamish, Washington
    Wait so can I not power an 8-ohm cab with my SVT-2 Pro?!?! noooooooo!
     
  7. Jul 2, 2003 #7
    Petebass

    Petebass

    Dec 22, 2002
    QLD Australia
    Tubes have a different set of rules..........
     
  8. Jul 2, 2003 #8
    BassBoyLeroy

    BassBoyLeroy

    Dec 12, 2001
    Sammamish, Washington

    What do you mean (regarding this situation)?:bawl:

    Nooo!
     
  9. Jul 2, 2003 #9
    Petebass

    Petebass

    Dec 22, 2002
    QLD Australia
    The Behringer is Solid state but your SVT is tube

    I'm no expert on tubes because I don't use em.

    But have a look at THIS THREAD and pay attention to the post from Psycho Bass Guy (TB's tube expert). This is just an example of what I was talking about.