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cwmont
07-03-2008, 07:52 AM
I just picked up a really nice Coliseum 300 with a matching 215B SPL cabinet. Head is dated 09/22/82. If anyone has a schematic for this amp and could get a copy to me, it would be appreciated. The amp is working fine and it looks like I just need to get in and clean up the chassis and clean the pots as it's pretty dusty inside.
Just in case the cleaning doesn't get rid of the scratchy pots, I'd like to have a schematic handy.
TIA
Engine207
08-04-2008, 08:43 AM
I just purchased this amp from cwmont and I have a stupid question about wattage and ohms.
The amp is rated 300 watts/2 ohms. The SPL 2x15 cabinet is rated at 4 ohms.
I'm looking to add a 4x10 cabinet, most of which are 8 ohms.
With this configuration, what power output would result?
Thanks in advance for all responses...:confused:
cwmont
08-04-2008, 03:54 PM
I just purchased this amp from cwmont and I have a stupid question about wattage and ohms.
The amp is rated 300 watts/2 ohms. The SPL 2x15 cabinet is rated at 4 ohms.
I'm looking to add a 4x10 cabinet, most of which are 8 ohms.
With this configuration, what power output would result?
Thanks in advance for all responses...:confused:
George
With a single 8 ohm cab used with the SUNN cab you will be at roughly 2.67 ohms, which will work. I ran the SUNN with an Ampeg 410HE cab (8ohms) and it was just fine. Probably about 260 watts with that setup.
Both Ampeg and Genz Benz make 4 ohm 410 cabinets. The Ampeg 410HLF is a great cab and is my primary cabinet right now. You can find them fairly easily both new and used and they show up on CL from time to time. GC almost always has them on sale.
Later
Engine207
08-04-2008, 04:25 PM
Does Sunn make any bass 410s that I can keep my eye out for? Also, if I did use a 4 ohm cabinet, what would be the resulting wattage?
I guess there's some handy math formula that I can use, but I don't know what it is...
By the way...I love it!! (my wife, not so much)
cwmont
08-04-2008, 05:46 PM
Does Sunn make any bass 410s that I can keep my eye out for? Also, if I did use a 4 ohm cabinet, what would be the resulting wattage?
I guess there's some handy math formula that I can use, but I don't know what it is...
By the way...I love it!! (my wife, not so much)
There is a formula but I can't recall what it is.
SUNN is again making 410 cabinets but I believe they are just Fender cabs that have SUNN logo's on them. I'm not sure what ohms they are. I think they are 8 ohms. Dennis over at TBP in Scottsdale has a good deal on one right now. Just keep checking CL and you should be able to find a cab at a decent price.
If you run 2 4ohm cabs you'll be at 2 ohms which will give you 300 watts. You could also hook 2 8 ohm 410 cabs together to get 4 ohms and then use the SUNN 215 4 ohm cab to equal a total load of 2 ohms.
Just don't knock any of the Wife's knic knac's off the wall and you should be OK :)
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