8 ohm to 16 ohm question

[dmandude123455]

So I feel like this has been asked at least 10000 times but I might as well ask. Is there anyway to change an 8 ohm 2x12 into a 16 ohm? I'm asking because I'm probably getting one in the next week and my Night Train can't run two 8 ohm cabs, but it can run an 8 ohm and a 16 ohm so I want to do that.

Thanks in advance dudes.

 

[trevorus]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

Edit: reading comprehension...

Running the 8 and 16 together will net about 5.33 ohms. What kind of amp are we using?

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[Agileguy_101]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

No, you will not be able to get two 16 ohm speakers to net a total impedance of 16 ohms.

 

[Dr. Vegetable]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

Right. A 2x12 8-Ohm cab will have two 16-Ohm speakers wired in parallel. You could run the amp into just one of the speakers to get a 16-Ohm load, but make sure the speaker is rated to handle the power. And of course, then you don't get the benefit of both speakers moving air.

 

[dmandude123455]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

Edit: reading comprehension...

Running the 8 and 16 together will net about 5.33 ohms. What kind of amp are we using?

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I'm using a Night Train 50

Right. A 2x12 8-Ohm cab will have two 16-Ohm speakers wired in parallel. You could run the amp into just one of the speakers to get a 16-Ohm load, but make sure the speaker is rated to handle the power. And of course, then you don't get the benefit of both speakers moving air.

Well I want the 2x12 to be half practice cab to use to use at home since I don't want to carry my 4x12 and half 2x12 to plop on top of my 4x12 for when I play live. Mainly so I can use it to hear myself that much more. 3/4 stacks are super cool.

 

[trevorus]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

I really don't think you're going to need all that, and the logistics involved with the 3/4 stack is a pain at best, and the wiring will be a bear. I'd say use the 212 for practice, 412 for gig. Soundmen will thank you for not adding 50% more speaker, believe me!

 

[LReese]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

If you must...

 

[crusty philtrum]

Re: 8 ohm to 16 ohm question

Reading between the lines, it sounds like your existing cab is 8 Ohms. If you get a second 8 Ohm cabinet, it's a simple operation to create a series speaker cable or a small box with sockets that allow for the two 8 Ohm cabs to be wired in series for a total load of 16 Ohms, and they can then be plugged into your amp's 16 Ohm output socket.

You can still use either 8 Ohm cab individually by simply plugging it into the 8 Ohm output socket.