Two amps into one cabinet?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by spellcaster, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. spellcaster

    spellcaster

    Mar 20, 2007
    NY-DC
    Just picked up a Bergantino NV610 (4 ohms)to use with my old Sunn 2000s tube heads (4/8 ohms).
    First cab I've had with duel inputs. Is it possiable to run two heads into the single 4 ohm cabinet to double up on power without damage to the amps?
    Thanks!
     
  2. Big String

    Big String Supporting Member

    Apr 22, 2000
    Northwest Indiana
    Ah... don't do that please.
     
  3. JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    No, it will cause problems with both and cost a lot of money to fix.
     
  4. Don't do it!
     
  5. TDog2112

    TDog2112

    May 20, 2008
    Mequon, WI
    You're talking about switching between two amps, he wants to run both at the same time. Bad idea.
     
  6. jayarroz

    jayarroz

    Jul 10, 2007
    Boston
    Endorsing Artist: Glockenklang
    nice thread, I always wondered and never had the guts to do it!
     
  7. oooh. My bad. right-o.

    whatevs, good to know about anyhow
     
  8. Not sure if I'm right, but it will send the powered output of one amp, send that power back to the other amp and fry it, while the other amp's trying to do that too, and you'll end up with two fryed amps.

    Am I right? :meh:
     
  9. Rick Auricchio

    Rick Auricchio Registered Bass Offender Supporting Member

    The cabinet does not have two inputs. It has a pair of jacks wired together, so you can daisy-chain another cabinet.
     
  10. spellcaster

    spellcaster

    Mar 20, 2007
    NY-DC
    Great, Thanks for the feedback. Certainly not worth damaging anything over. I'll just split the signal with an A/B box before the amps and take out the Sunn 2x15 cab if needed.
     
  11. NKUSigEp

    NKUSigEp

    Jun 6, 2006
    Bright, IN
    Oh come on! You guys always let 'em off easy. The best way to learn is the hard way. What happened to "Go ahead and stick that fork in the socket! I bet it's the last time you'll do that!" :D LOL

    But seriously, don't do it.
     
  12. gil_mor

    gil_mor

    Apr 24, 2006
    Talent, OR
    Theoretically, You can re wire the cab like 4X10 + 2X10, I have no idea what would it sound like, I'd assume pretty bad.You better know what are doing, or else...
    You'll also have to change/replace the cab's input jacks wiring...

    So yes, I see no problem doing that, but I wouldn't do it, sounds like trouble.

    If the speakers are in different compartments it might work well, I don't know this cab from inside...

    In other words, don't do it :)
     
  13. lowend1

    lowend1

    Feb 15, 2005
    Just grab a second cab, like an Avatar - smaller and less 'spensive - to run the other head into.