What is the difference between this metal volume box amp attenuartor and the 8 ohm 50 watt speaker soak?
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The Volume box goes in the effects loop of your amp. The Speaker soak (which I have) goes in between your amp output to your speaker.If you get the volume box, the order of the guitar signal will be: Guitar, pre-amp tubes, effects loop (volume box), power tubes, speaker.For the speaker soak, it will be: Guitar, pre-amp tubes, effects loop, power tubes, Speaker soak, speaker.Hope this helps.
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After using more than 2 years, I can say:First, the connection, volume box connect in the loop effects, if you use effect pedals in loop effects, put in the last position. The speaker soak from the output of the amp to cabinet. Second, the sound, I use to play with my amphead Blackstar HT 100watts, well it works well, but the tone changes a little, so for practice is ok in my opinion, but if you use with combo amp, 40 or 50 watts, you need to increase the level of volume box and the tone will change but not too much, so in amp combo 50 or under, I prefer to not use volume box. The Speaker soak is better, it is like true by pass, not change the tone, but it is very very expensive.I hope to have responsed you. After using more than 2 years, I can say:First, the connection, volume box connect in the loop effects, if you use effect pedals in loop effects, put in the last position. The speaker soak from the output of the amp to cabinet. Second, the sound, I use to play with my amphead Blackstar HT 100watts, well it works well, but the tone changes a little, so for practice is ok in my opinion, but if you use with combo amp, 40 or 50 watts, you need to increase the level of volume box and the tone will change but not too much, so in amp combo 50 or under, I prefer to not use volume box.... » Read More After using more than 2 years, I can say:First, the connection, volume box connect in the loop effects, if you use effect pedals in loop effects, put in the last position. The speaker soak from the output of the amp to cabinet. Second, the sound, I use to play with my amphead Blackstar HT 100watts, well it works well, but the tone changes a little, so for practice is ok in my opinion, but if you use with combo amp, 40 or 50 watts, you need to increase the level of volume box and the tone will change but not too much, so in amp combo 50 or under, I prefer to not use volume box. The Speaker soak is better, it is like true by pass, not change the tone, but it is very very expensive.I hope to have responsed you. « Show Less
1015745
After using more than 2 years, I can say: First, the connection, volume box connect in the loop effects, if you use effect pedals in loop effects, put in the last position. The speaker soak from the output of the amp to cabinet. Second, the sound, I use to play with my amphead Blackstar HT 100watts, well it works well, but the tone changes a little, so for practice is ok in my opinion, but if you use with combo amp, 40 or 50 watts, you need to increase the level of volume box and the tone will change but not too much, so in amp combo 50 or under, I prefer to not use volume box. The Speaker soak is better, it is like true by pass, not change the tone, but it is very very expensive. I hope to have responsed you.
1015746
It's a big difference. The volume box is run in the effects loop and the 50 w. attenuator is run between you head and speaker cabinet. So the volume box really only has an effect on preamp tubes. If you are looking to get that power tube breakup like a master volume get the attenuator. Just be certain you get the right one for your amp. A lot of power goes through it, and attenuators will get too hot and will fail. You could cause serious damage to your amp. .
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Specs can be found on MTX's page and many other sites. Look under "Specifications" or "Details" (Reference: Google)W=10", H=10", D=21.25"https://www.mtx.com/rt8pt-amplified-subwoofer-enclosure#product-detailshttp://www.crutchfield.com/S-5EThBbuZrM0/p_236RT8PT/MTX-RT8PT.html
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I have not tried this but from the manual it describes utilizing both the A and B speaker sets. If this is similar to the stereo receivers of the 70s-80s, you would not want to use 4 ohm rated speakers as what normally happens is the speakers get paralleled and the resistance/impedance drops to 2 ohms and that the amp would never be able to handle without shutting down. If I remember, I will test this and comment further but everything I have read says this should work with 8 ohm rated speakers.
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It usually means 8 ohms is the recommended speaker impedance. Using lower impedance speakers like 4 ohm draws more power from the amp and can cause the amp to overheat. But generally in quality amps this will only be a real concern if u constantly blast music close to maximum levels. Some higher end brands will say they are 8 ohm but 4 ohm stable meaning they can handle the lower impedance
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It all depends on what you want. Make sure the ohms are matched right. The more bass you want the more watts you want. I have a 1200watt and its only about half way up on the gain setting. Ported box.
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The amp rating is 30 Watts into 8 ohms. But I would not push the amp to its max rating. All consumer (low price) amps distort badly at max rating. You may be able to get 8 clean watts out of it. With the speakers you have 8 watts will produce sound pressure of 94 db at 3 feet. At 10 feet listening distance the sound pressure is 83.5 dB. So don't expect disco level sound with your speakers and this amp. I use this amp to drive computer speakers, listening distance is less than 3 feet and speaker sensitivity is 85db and they sound great.
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For more bass, you definitely want less resistance with the 2 ohms. Just make sure the rms is correct for it. You want to get all you can out of the amp.
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The D4 produce an 8ohm when bridged 2 make louder more powerful bass and the 2 only produces an 4ohm when bridge this is only if u want 2 use a lower watt amp. The D4 is just alil louder n powerful but both sound great.
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I did some brief reading about how to match amps and speakers, and my understanding is that the amp's power rating should be less than that of the speakers--around half the peak rated wattage. But as well as power you have to make sure the impedance of the speakers matches the output impedance range of the amp. If you're running two 8 ohm speakers in parallel on each channel, that's actually 4 ohms, so check those numbers. We use this Grace BTAR122 in conjunction with two 80 watt Polk Atrium 4 speakers and it sounds fantastic.
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If you have the space I recommend you get a 3.5 cubic foot box ported. A sealed box is only for small spaces like truck boxes. Ported is always better than sealed, but port must be tuned correctly for the subs, my box is at 36 hz and these sub pound crazy, great for the money! I have a 3000.1d hifonics amp powering these cheap babies.
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According to the specs, they are both 8 ohm speakers and both have about the same wattage. I have used the slightly larger Cambridge Soundworks Satellite Speakers and they worked perfectly. As long as the speakers don't require more power than the amp can push you shouldn't have any problem using the "slightly larger" speakers.
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and to rebut the answer just turn it down. an amplifier always produces what it putts out the volume pot holds the power from expelling to the speaker its better to have a good wattage match. pyle makes an amp call the pamp 1000 small wattage inexpensive get these amps to run your ceiling speakers this little amp amazed me. i ran pyles dual 12" just to see what it would handle and it came through with flying colors
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I understand you have to match the impedance so the AMP impedance not the speaker impedance. In any case you are going to blow the amp not the speakers.
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Only difference is the Audio (15x2 watts and a subwoofer versus 10x2 watts) and thickness of the unit. 860 is ultra thin.
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I use the 4 ohm tap because it sounds better. The ls50 impedance curve shows that at lower frequencies the speaker dips into the 4 ohm range. Try both taps on your tube amp and use what you like.
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As far as I understand, there is no difference. The 80 indicates the 80 ohm impedance.
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Yeah that amp will be enough just make sure the gain isn't turned up to high. I like sealed boxes because I get more accurate bass since I listen to a lot of different music that's just my preference. Some people like ported boxes better for the deeper bass. Hope I was able to help.