What 12's are you using? I noticed there are a few to choose from.
Eminence Legend Modeling 12's
LuredMaul bought his here http://www.usspeaker.com/homepage.htm
Eminence Swamp Thangs 12's are good to add base to the bottom half.
Jensen has some MODS that include a 15\" that I might also try.
I used the MAN 0 WAR for the Bottoms (g12t-75 comparible) I think I may switch to the SWAMP THINGS as they don't have the british HONK. I don't HATE the MAN 0 WAR but after I REALLY listened I was waining for something different, LESS BRITISH
So, if they only come in 8 ohms, how can I wire those with my setup? Currently, I have two 2x12 cabinets with 16ohm Celestion G12-T75's. They are wired so that each cabinet is running 8ohms. I'm powering them with a Peavey Classic 50/50. How can I wire them to stay at 8 ohms?
So, if they only come in 8 ohms, how can I wire those with my setup? Currently, I have two 2x12 cabinets with 16ohm Celestion G12-T75's. They are wired so that each cabinet is running 8ohms. I'm powering them with a Peavey Classic 50/50. How can I wire them to stay at 8 ohms?
If you must have 8 ohm then, I would wire each 2x12 in series for 16 ohm and then parallel both into your head for 8 ohm MONO. Stereo would require another complete set or a similar wired 4x12 unless you only use 1 MOD 12 per side and wire the bottoms 4 ohm MONO for another woofer amp.
Series R total = R1 + R2 + R3...
Parallel R total = PRODUCT/SUM = (R1)(R2)/(R1 + R2)
For more than 2 in parallel: 1/R total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 ...
So some cords I made to patch cabinets in series externally, some cabinets are series/parallel combinations internally and yes it is important to remember and label everything for the next one to fix. :oops:
That's what I figured. Don't want to run mono. Guess I may have to wire one cab up with them and if it sounds good, either buy two more or get the Swamp Things and run one of each and run it at 4 ohms. Heck, I could just as well install a switch on each so I can run them at 4 or 16. That way I could push the power amp further in the bedroom when switch to 16 and get a little more tube compression.
Thanks for the link Zap. I have a Marshall Mode 4 cab 400 watts. Enought bottem to stop my hart so I am very happy with that. (not sure how swampers compare) As far as tone goes I think Marshall could have done a better job. I was looking at the 300watt 12,s I bet Id have one bad A$$ cab.
How do those modeling speakers sound with standard preamps? The reason I ask is that I also run my ADA MP-1 through the same cabinets so I don't want to ruin one setup while improving another.
How do those modeling speakers sound with standard preamps? The reason I ask is that I also run my ADA MP-1 through the same cabinets so I don't want to ruin one setup while improving another.
It improved my Crate GX-140C Combo (which sounded fine) greatly
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I am talking with Tim at Ear Candy tomorrow. He emailed me and sounds like he has some good advice.
I'll prop to the board when I get a chance.
Eminence Legend Modeling 12's
LuredMaul bought his here http://www.usspeaker.com/homepage.htm
Eminence Swamp Thangs 12's are good to add base to the bottom half.
Jensen has some MODS that include a 15\" that I might also try.
Sometimes a diagram helps more than a formula. http://www.usspeaker.com/speaker wiring-1.htm
If you must have 8 ohm then, I would wire each 2x12 in series for 16 ohm and then parallel both into your head for 8 ohm MONO. Stereo would require another complete set or a similar wired 4x12 unless you only use 1 MOD 12 per side and wire the bottoms 4 ohm MONO for another woofer amp.
Series R total = R1 + R2 + R3...
Parallel R total = PRODUCT/SUM = (R1)(R2)/(R1 + R2)
For more than 2 in parallel: 1/R total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 ...
So some cords I made to patch cabinets in series externally, some cabinets are series/parallel combinations internally and yes it is important to remember and label everything for the next one to fix. :oops:
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It improved my Crate GX-140C Combo (which sounded fine) greatly