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Gear Discussion Forums => Bass Amps & Effects => Topic started by: SKATE RAT on January 11, 2010, 07:59:42 PM

Title: whats up with watts
Post by: SKATE RAT on January 11, 2010, 07:59:42 PM

i just picked up an Ampeg V412 4 X 12 bass cab for $125. its 16 Ohm which is why i bought it. so i can use it with my Ampeg B25B. but the head only puts out 55 watts the cab is rated for 200. will it work or is that like pulling a tractor trailer with a Subaru?

Title: Re: whats up with watts
Post by: Psycho Bass Guy on January 12, 2010, 01:43:34 AM

The 200 watt rating is simply the maximum amount of continous power the speakers in that cab can take before they burn up their voice coils. The cab itself doesn't "draw" out 200 watts. It will be fine with the B25.