merello Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Peavey MiniMAX 500 w just purchased from a most excellent colleague on here. The manual says, ”The minimum load impedance on the amplifier is 4Ω, which means that either a single 4Ω cabinet, or two 8Ω cabinets may be used.” In effect, can I buy and use... - a single 4 ohm cab of any power rating? (Would it “blow” if it was less than 500w?) - a single 8 ohm speaker or does it need to be two of them? Excuse my ignorance! First time head and cab buyer! Quote
Mottlefeeder Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 The amplifier will deliver up to 500w into 4 ohms, so a 4 ohm cab should be rated for that, or used with care if not rated for full power. The amp will drive a single 8 ohm cab at about 250W, or drive two 8 ohm cabs at 500W. The output into a single 8 ohm cab will probably be slightly more than half power due to the power supply not having to work so hard. David 1 Quote
jrixn1 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) . Edited Wednesday at 21:42 by jrixn1 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 Out of interest, why does it drive an 8 ohm at 250, but 2 , 8 ohm cabs at 500 , is it as simple as 250 into each 1 Quote
jrixn1 Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) . Edited Wednesday at 21:42 by jrixn1 2 Quote
merello Posted March 11, 2020 Author Posted March 11, 2020 Ohm’s Law! Tbh....thank you all for the advice. So...don’t buy a 4ohm cab less than 500w. Good idea to buy a 8 ohm cab of 250-300w initially? Don’t think I need the full 500 w anyway. Was thinking along the lines of... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ex-Display-Ashdown-RM-115-EVO-II-Sea-Foam-Green-Super-Lightweight-Bass-Cabinet/293499284917?hash=item4455ebadb5:g:OCsAAOSwVqpeXlRA Or... https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Peavey-Headliner-210-Cabinet/art-BAS0008475-000 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted March 11, 2020 Posted March 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, merello said: Was thinking along the lines of... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ex-Display-Ashdown-RM-115-EVO-II-Sea-Foam-Green-Super-Lightweight-Bass-Cabinet/293499284917?hash=item4455ebadb5:g:OCsAAOSwVqpeXlRA Good choice, thats a nice cab , I saw that myself and was tempted , but I’ve already got quite a few cabs, including an Ashdown 115 deep bass , their after sales service is very good too. 1 Quote
merello Posted March 12, 2020 Author Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Right troops! Managed to bag this beast on eBay: Peavey Headliner 115; 8 Ohms, 500 W, Inputs: two 1/4 input jacks and one speaker twist NL4 four pin, 18mm MDF cabinet with bracing and steel corners, black carpet covering, dimensions: 27,25" x 27,75" x 23", Weight: 63 lb. Bit hefty (had an eye on a 1x12 or 1x10 Eden) but I put in a stopped bid and nabbed it for £100 (+£15 p and p) Thanks for all the help! Edited March 12, 2020 by merello Sp 1 Quote
merello Posted March 24, 2020 Author Posted March 24, 2020 On 12/03/2020 at 19:39, merello said: Right troops! Managed to bag this beast on eBay: Peavey Headliner 115; 8 Ohms, 500 W, Inputs: two 1/4 input jacks and one speaker twist NL4 four pin, 18mm MDF cabinet with bracing and steel corners, black carpet covering, dimensions: 27,25" x 27,75" x 23", Weight: 63 lb. Bit hefty (had an eye on a 1x12 or 1x10 Eden) but I put in a stopped bid and nabbed it for £100 (+£15 p and p) Thanks for all the help! Castors or trolley....😎 Quote
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