Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
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HTT
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
This is probably what will happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKwYoQXJ1g4
Not recommended
This is probably what will happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKwYoQXJ1g4
Not recommended
GoldenVulture
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
Using the same speaker at the same time - NO .
Using the same speaker at the same time - NO .
Animal
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
Two amps, at the same time, into the same speaker, you cannot.
You CAN however switch between each amp into the same speaker using a device like this: http://www.tonebone.com/headbone.php
Two amps, at the same time, into the same speaker, you cannot.
You CAN however switch between each amp into the same speaker using a device like this: http://www.tonebone.com/headbone.php
leevc5
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
Can't you build some kind of diode gizmo that would keep the individual amps output isolated from each other. I guess the other option would be to build a A/B switch that was super fast. I mean so fast that it would seem like the amps were directly wired to the speaker without a switch.
Can't you build some kind of diode gizmo that would keep the individual amps output isolated from each other. I guess the other option would be to build a A/B switch that was super fast. I mean so fast that it would seem like the amps were directly wired to the speaker without a switch.
GoldenVulture
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
It would be easier and cheaper to get another speaker/box.
It would be easier and cheaper to get another speaker/box.
leevc5
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
But then again...you could send the output of each amp into a computer sound card digitize it, mix the two and send the output to a third amp that would be wired to the speaker...or you could just buy another speaker and save all the hassle and cost of computer hardware, software and a third amp.
Duh!!! You are exactly right! I don't know why I get caught up in these stupid loops when the simple answer is right in front of me. Thanks for the shake into reality.
But then again...you could send the output of each amp into a computer sound card digitize it, mix the two and send the output to a third amp that would be wired to the speaker...or you could just buy another speaker and save all the hassle and cost of computer hardware, software and a third amp.
IM4Tone
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
Or, if space permits and you're combo has a 12", change out the baffle for two 10" on a diagonal. :dunno:
Or, if space permits and you're combo has a 12", change out the baffle for two 10" on a diagonal. :dunno:
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Funkfingers
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I am amazed that you did not add a swear word.
I am amazed that you did not add a swear word.
skyydogg01
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
Orange did it ... watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO525mRjozU
Orange did it ... watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO525mRjozU
Boogie Bill
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Re: Can you wire two amps together so that they can use the same speaker
Another solution would be one of the 212 or 412 cabs that are designed to run mono or stereo, like the Mesa 412 Recto. Another option would be the Road King cabs which have one side open and one side closed back. This is similar to the older Mesa Half-Back cabs, which I adore. Mine has C-90s in the open top and EVMs in the ported closed-back bottom. These were not wired for stereo, but it could easily be done.
So one amp into each side, then switch between amps with one of the amp switchers like the Radial.
Bill
Another solution would be one of the 212 or 412 cabs that are designed to run mono or stereo, like the Mesa 412 Recto. Another option would be the Road King cabs which have one side open and one side closed back. This is similar to the older Mesa Half-Back cabs, which I adore. Mine has C-90s in the open top and EVMs in the ported closed-back bottom. These were not wired for stereo, but it could easily be done.
So one amp into each side, then switch between amps with one of the amp switchers like the Radial.
Bill
