gripweed Jolvisologist Jun 7, 2006 #1 What happens if you run an amp rated for (lets say) 8 ohms through a cab rated for 16? Will you fry the speakers or the amp?
What happens if you run an amp rated for (lets say) 8 ohms through a cab rated for 16? Will you fry the speakers or the amp?
STRATDELUXER97 Stratoblaster Tone Meister Jun 7, 2006 #2 Re: Ohm ratings.. gripweed said: What happens if you run an amp rated for (lets say) 8 ohms through a cab rated for 16? Will you fry the speakers or the amp? Click to expand... In that scenario niether,but you'll have a mismatch of impedence that will rob you of power and you might not like the tone overall? Always best to match impedences whenever possible!
Re: Ohm ratings.. gripweed said: What happens if you run an amp rated for (lets say) 8 ohms through a cab rated for 16? Will you fry the speakers or the amp? Click to expand... In that scenario niether,but you'll have a mismatch of impedence that will rob you of power and you might not like the tone overall? Always best to match impedences whenever possible!