Power question

[Mrn1ngstr]

I dont understand this stuff all that well but here is my question.

Will an 80w Bandit have enough power for a 4x12 cab with scorpion speakers. I understand the onboard speaker has to be disconnected. Dont care about how it will sound, just if it will work.

 

[agentzero12]

Power question

It will work. Probably be decently loud. Wouldn't be any louder than the combo but it may feel a bit louder because of increased cone space.

 

[Mrn1ngstr]

Re: Power question

I agree with the perceived loudness. Honestly, if its as loud as the combo, Ill be perfectly happy. Those little buggers are LOUD.

 

[IM4Tone]

Re: Power question

Power isn't the issue to be concerned with, impedance is. You can power that cab with a 5 watt head and you'll be surprised at how loud it is. One watt to each speaker (4 watts total) will typically produce 98 to 102 db measured at 3 ft. depending on speaker efficiency.

 

[agentzero12]

Power question

Agreed but impedance isn't as big of a deal with solid state amps. It will effect output but won't damage the amp. And at 80w, even a small loss from impedance mismatch won't be detrimental.

 

[IM4Tone]

Re: Power question

Agreed but impedance isn't as big of a deal with solid state amps. It will effect output but won't damage the amp. And at 80w, even a small loss from impedance mismatch won't be detrimental.

Impedance other than what the ss amp was designed for certainly can damage the amp. And even more so than with a tube amp.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Power question

Impedance other than what the ss amp was designed for certainly can damage the amp. And even more so than with a tube amp.

A big +1 to that.