Speaker impedance and tone

[Reckless Abandon]

I have basically limited to combos and a single speaker at 16 ohms. My question is concerning differences in using a speaker rated at 8 or 4 ohms. I ALWAYS match impedance and have a switch to do so.

Reason?
I have a 6505 combo. My Marshall has a EVH speaker at 8 ohms. I love it and love the peavey through it. I am considering getting another 8 ohm and putting it in my combo and using both speakers sets at 4 ohms if I need the volume over 2.

Am i selling myself short at running 2 speakers at 4 ohms instead of buying 2 at 16 ohms. Cost wise it's easier for me to get 1 speaker than selling one and buying 2.

Thanks


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[Lake Placid Blues]

Re: Speaker impedance and tone

I don't have a link, but in comments by Steve Fryette (sp?) on Vintage 30 sub variants: 16 ohm cabs with the OPT matching give more bass and more treble. 8 ohms and 4 ohms give fatter mids.

I don't think running at 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms will make much difference. However, the amp by it self you might like at 16 ohms more than 8 ohms.

[Reckless Abandon]

Re: Speaker impedance and tone

Thanks may give it a shot.