Can you run a 8 ohm amp into a 16 ohm cab?
Case 1: running a 16 ohm speaker with an 8 ohm amp output With this combination, the voltage at the speaker output will rise, while the current will almost halve. The power will drop, although you probably won’t notice it too much, as this combination will likely increase the mids in your tone.
Can I run a 4 ohm head into a 16 ohm cab?
It is totally ok to run a 4ohm amp into a 16 ohm cab. The rule is that you can mismatch ohms as long as you mismatch lower rather than higher.
Can you run an 8 ohm head into a 4 ohm cab?
That said, with a solid-state head, you can have a higher impedance, say 8 ohms load on a 4 ohm minimum amp, and you’ll still be fine. You’re advised to match valve amps and their cabinets impedance exactly.
Can I plug an 8 ohm amp into a 16 ohm speaker?
How can you use 16 Ohm speakers with an 8 Ohm amplifier? You can just connect them, the same way you would if they matched. The only difference is they would not provide the full power the amplifier was designed for, by about 3db.
Can I use a 16 ohm speaker with a 4 ohm amp?
In the case from the question, the 4 ohm amp with the 16 ohm speaker will work, but the maximum output could be as little as 1/4 the rated amplifier output power.
Can you use 8 ohm and 16 ohm speakers together?
This is one of the most asked questions. The simple answer is, “No.” You can’t mix 8 and 16 ohm speakers in the same cab.
Can I hook up 8 ohm speakers to a 4 ohm amplifier?
Yes, you can use 8 ohm speakers with a 4 ohm amplifier. Just wire two 8 ohm speakers of the same wattage in parallel.
Can you hook up four 16 ohm speakers to equal 8 ohms?
You can always have a higher resistance (16 ohms plugged into an 8-ohm speaker output, for example) without damaging results, but too low of a resistance will likely cause problems.
Should I run my amp at 8 or 16 ohms?
The only thing that matters is that you match the impedances. 8 ohm speaker into 8 ohm amp plug, etc. There is no difference, given the exact same speaker, between a 16 ohm version and an 8 ohm version. Just match up the impedances to keep your OT from melting down.
Can my amp handle 4 ohms?
Receivers: Most midfi Receivers may have problems adequately driving a 4 ohm load. However, many of the better Receivers today have a large enough power supply, heat sink area, and current capability in the amp sections to handle 4 ohm loads. In most cases we recommend the 8-ohm or more setting.