If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

4ohm vs 8 ohm

wiggy69 · 2003-07-05 19:31:29

i'm getting a 4 ohm head , but my cabinet is 8 ohm , will i damage my equipment ??

05-07-2003 7:31pm

#1

wiggy69

Closed Accounts Posts: 59 ✭✭

Join Date: July 2003

Posts: 27

i'm getting a 4 ohm head , but my cabinet is 8 ohm , will i damage my equipment ??

0

Comments

#2 05-07-2003 9:05pm

Giblet

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,989 ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: October 2001

Posts: 11379

Nope,
It will drive the 8 ohm, but it will be messed up if the head was 8 and the cab was 4.

0
#3 05-07-2003 9:05pm

feylya

Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: February 2003

Posts: 21875

AFAIK, a 4 ohm head can drive a 4, 8 or 16 ohm cab. A 8 ohm head can drive 8 or 16 and a 16ohm head can only drive 16ohm. I think that's the way it goes but I really suggest you check that I don't have the facts backwards. You're best bet is to have a 4 ohm cab but I think you should be alright.

0