ashdown abm power question

[dabootsy]

Hi all just wondering if my Ashdown ABM 500 combo will push out the 575 watt that itsays on the tin without an extension cab
Appreciate some help as i am rather inexperienced in the amp side of things as i have only been playing for 27 years

thanks again

[Machines]

Your ABM500 combo will only be operating at apx. 300w without an additional cab. Adding an extension cab unlocks the full potential of the head.

The 4x10 or 1x15 (effectively a cab but built into the combo) will be 8ohm. Adding another 8ohm cab will give you the 575w @ 4ohm advertised. The only way you could get the full whack out of the existing combo is by changing the speakers inside.

It is a bit confusing but you'll get used to it .

[David Nimrod]

[quote name='Machines' post='132764' date='Feb 2 2008, 08:28 PM']Your ABM500 combo will only be operating at apx. 300w without an additional cab. Adding an extension cab unlocks the full potential of the head.

The 4x10 or 1x15 (effectively a cab but built into the combo) will be 8ohm. Adding another 8ohm cab will give you the 575w @ 4ohm advertised. The only way you could get the full whack out of the existing combo is by changing the speakers inside.

It is a bit confusing but you'll get used to it .[/quote]


+1 to the above.

I have an ABM 1 x 15" combo and an ABM 4 x 10" combo, thereby getting the full ration - 575w.