paulatotc Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hey gonna any one surgest how I can increase the power I this head without it peaking because I love the sound just want it louder Thanx guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatotc Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hey guys does anyone know how I can increase the power of this amp with out it peaking love the sound just want it louder running it through a classic 8 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Put it through the PA? G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 What cabs are you using with it? Makes a world of difference. You could add an additional cab or use a more efficient one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) A 450 watt amp is still a 450 watt amp. You won't be able to actually increase the power without modifying it. Turn down the gain, run all eq knobs at 5 and have the graphic eq set so that there is no boost or cut. This might allow you to make the amp seem a bit louder as low bass frequencies can suck up the headroom of an amp. Edited June 20, 2013 by thodrik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatotc Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Ok thank you for letting me know it what was could you in theory modify it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatotc Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Going through a ampeg 8 10 classic and yea at venues and tours can go through pa but just in general really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Do you have a very bass-heavy sound in your EQ settings? If so, try dialing back the bottom end and adding more mids, It will seem louder and the amp will not have to work as hard. Also, a sealed 810 is not very good at reproducing low bass frequencies. If 450 watts through an Ampeg fridge ain't loud enough... Have you had a hearing test? Edited June 20, 2013 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatotc Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 That's kool thanx for tip ha ha yea it's loud enough but always wanting more lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Buy another rig and have 2. That should make a differance - LOL Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I'm not sure how much difference it would make in real terms, but you could run from the preamp out on the back into another, more powerful power amp. The cab is rated for 800w and your head puts out 450w so on paper it'll take more juice. How much extra volume that translates to in real terms is questionable though. Have you though about getting your guitarists to turn down a bit? Or you could even turn the 'Low' knob down on the guitar amps when they're not looking! You definitely shouldn't be getting lost volume wise with a rig like that behind you! Maybe the rest of your band are too loud, or the bass and guitar tones need working on to leave space for each other - this is well worth taking some time over as the result will be an overall fuller and more cohesive sound for the band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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