Re: Aaaargh! Ohms hurt my brain! Again....

"Jeff Leppard" <clive@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> So...last time, I promise....
>
> If i've got two bass cabs which are rated say 500 watt/4 ohms.
>
> and i've got a power amp which is: Output power: 2x440W @ 4ohm
>
> the amp has 2 speaker outputs, so i run one cab off each output.

excellent.

> then the whole set up will be running at 440 watts yes? ie: plenty
> loud enough? and if the speakers are 500 watt capability no chance of
> blowing them or anything.
>
> aaargh. thanks in advance

Yeah, you'll be fine. Plenty of power available. You'll have 2 cabs
each _potentially_ getting 440W continuous (depending on input signal
and your choice of gain settings), for a total of 880W continuous ,
potentially.

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