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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Twinfan on May 13, 2006, 09:12:10 PM

Title: Run amp and cab at 16ohms or 4ohms?
Post by: Twinfan on May 13, 2006, 09:12:10 PM

I've just bought a Laney GH50L and Marshall 1960A cab and have the option of running them both at 16ohms or both at 4ohms.  Is there any advantage to running them at either?  I'm guessing running them at 4ohms will hame it a bit louder (less resisitance)?

Title: Run amp and cab at 16ohms or 4ohms?
Post by: Bainzy on May 13, 2006, 09:54:35 PM

Different tonal qualities - if you can, I really recommend trying both. The general consensus seems to be 4ohms is tighter, and 16ohms is more 'roomy'. It's hard to describe, but there's a definite difference between the two. For my amp I much prefer 16ohms and hate 4ohms, but I'd prefer 4 for metal.

Title: Run amp and cab at 16ohms or 4ohms?
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on May 13, 2006, 10:15:18 PM

I prefer the sound of 16 ohms myself, but you should try them both and see which sounds better to you.

Title: Run amp and cab at 16ohms or 4ohms?
Post by: Twinfan on May 14, 2006, 12:27:33 AM

Cheers - I'd read somewhere that Marshalls sound "better" at 16ohms but I wasn't sure if it was just one person's opinion.  I'll try them back to back at 16 and 4 and see how it goes...

Title: Run amp and cab at 16ohms or 4ohms?
Post by: OD-Black_Fire on May 14, 2006, 01:07:14 AM

What about 8 vs. 16?