Sub test

[samson3382]

I had a behringer eurolive B1800 given to me. I'd like to TRY and sell it, but I want to make sure it works.
The only amp I have to test it with would be my main bass amp, Genz Benz shuttle6.2. I just want to make sure I'm not gonna damage it. I would assume it would be fine, just to test, except the input panel confuses me.

My amp has +1 & -1, just like the speakon cables I've made. What's with the +2 & -2?

 

[B-string]

You will need to wire one end of your cable to the 2+ and 2- on a 4 pole speakon. The {2} connections are used mostly for non full range connections (like mids/highs or in this case subs).

Lable the rewired end so you plug that side into the cab only.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Woah back, the only b1800 I found is an active sub, meaning it would have a XLR input and that speakon is an output, meaning plugging your amp in there would potentially kill it dead before the protection a activated.

 

[samson3382]

No it's definetly passive. It's fairly old.

You will need to wire one end of your cable to the 2+ and 2- on a 4 pole speakon. The {2} connections are used mostly for non full range connections (like mids/highs or in this case subs).

Lable the rewired end so you plug that side into the cab only.

ok makes sense. I was thinking of adding a third +1 -1 plug but probably not worth the trouble on this boat anchor.

 

[BassmanPaul]

I like mine assorted cold cuts with extra cheese and green olives. Yum!!

Jeez I just made myself hungry!!

 

[samson3382]

Come to think of it, I'll bet that's why I got it free, guy probably used a standard two pole speakon, like I have, didn't work, so figured it was blown.
I've got a 4 pole in the garage I can try, one end is already a 2.
I'll be back with results later today, thanks for the help.

 

[samson3382]

I like mine assorted cold cuts with extra cheese and green olives. Yum!!

Jeez I just made myself hungry!!

took me minute...

 

[will33]

A dive bar here had what I believe were those or something similar from behringer in it.

They had (questionable quality) passive crossovers in them so you could chain the subs to the tops from something like a powered mixer without using an active XO or an additional poweramp. That's probably what the 2's are for. Open it up and see.

It's not worth much, in sound quality or cash, but who knows, maybe some youngster will give you something for it to make noise with.

 

[Downunderwonder]

No it's definetly passive. It's fairly old.

ok makes sense. I was thinking of adding a third +1 -1 plug but probably not worth the trouble on this boat anchor.

3rd speakon? This is making what Will posted seem very likely, the 2+2- is commonly used on hf, another way to blow stuff up by plugging in your amp!

 

[samson3382]

It works. Now to set a price and compose an inspiring CL add.. I'm finding what looks close to its modern version- around $230 new. I know it's high, but I'm gonna shoot for $100. Who's in?

 

[samson3382]

 

[T-Bird]

Hi.

I know it's high, but I'm gonna shoot for $100. Who's in?

Best of luck trying to get that.

BTW, AFAIK the rules for threads about selling/buying/trading stuff didn't change even though the avatar use did .

Regards
Sam

 

[samson3382]

It's hard to believe someone ever bought this thing new to begin with.

 

[B-string]

Good marketing can sell anything. Look at the number of people that think a big speaker means big loud bass. I once bought a cheap car radio just to help a friend's daughter out. I knew full well that the 1000 watts output on the box could not happen.