sussexhalf
03-16-2008, 05:13 AM
This is pretty basic stuff for those of you who know their Ohm's Law or who have a history of driving different amps through different cabs.
I want to connect a Matamp Minimat valve 2 watt amp to a Celestion Alnico Blue 12" 15 watt 15 ohm speaker. The amp's output is quoted as being 8 or 16 ohms.
What are the issues around the 1 ohm mismatch?
I'm not worried about losing volume, but I am concerned about the effects on tone, and / or damaging the amp or speaker.
I'm aware that I should use proper speaker wire, not an instrument lead, btw.
Thanks guys.
I want to connect a Matamp Minimat valve 2 watt amp to a Celestion Alnico Blue 12" 15 watt 15 ohm speaker. The amp's output is quoted as being 8 or 16 ohms.
What are the issues around the 1 ohm mismatch?
I'm not worried about losing volume, but I am concerned about the effects on tone, and / or damaging the amp or speaker.
I'm aware that I should use proper speaker wire, not an instrument lead, btw.
Thanks guys.