Zappa69

On ‎22‎/‎05‎/‎2018 at 09:45, BassBunny said:

I guess the reason they have configured it that way is to ensure you don't present the amp with a load less than 4 Ohms but it then begs the question "Why buy this particular Combo?"

If you want to use an external speaker it just becomes a rather large head. It's not particularly powerful either at 225w. I can't see there being a safe work around and it wouldn't be on my list of COmbos to buy if I were looking for one.

You are a little hamstrung with having, ( I assume), an existing 4 Ohm Cab. To use multiple cabs you would need and amp, (either in a combo or stand alone), that can handle loads less than 4 Ohms.

I'm being offered a really good deal on this model. Have you heard bad things or had bad experiences with Eden gear? I was quite impressed in the shop and have only read favourable reviews. Playing with the band might prove a different matter though.

I'm sure 225w is ample (pardon the pun) for what I want, my current rig is a 150w, it's just too big, too old and too heavy. I just wanted to use the combo to drive the on-board and the additional cab to move more air at bigger gigs. 

A little advice required please.

My local dealer has suggested an Eden 2251 combo and having tried it I really liked it. I've read though that I can't run another cab in tandem (I intend using a 1x15" speaker cab, 4 ohm, the on-board speaker also runs on a 4 ohm load). I've just read that the amp automatically cuts the on-board speaker when you plug in and additional cab.

1. Can anyone  explain why this is? I get the impedence issue but don't most other manufacturers allow external cabs in tandem to be used to move more air?

2. Is there a safe work-around?