goonieman Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 Hi All, I guess I should know this - but I rarely use my over-spec'd (TC RS112) cab and should sell it. Can I use my bass head (GK MBE-150e III) going straight into my NAD amp and then into some high end 'bookshelf' speakers (Q acoustics 2010)?! Which outputs on the GK should I use (http://gallienkrueger.mivamerchant.net/wp-content/uploads/MB150-III-Manual.pdf)? It will only be living room levels (flat/ apartment). Cheers! Quote
naxos10 Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 I would think you need a line level input into the NAD. Quote
goonieman Posted July 18, 2017 Author Posted July 18, 2017 [quote name='naxos10' timestamp='1500379547' post='3337288'] I would think you need a line level input into the NAD. [/quote] yeah, this makes sense. FYI - I have an active musicman sterling - SB14 Even with line out, will this not stress the speakers? Quote
markstuk Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 [quote name='goonieman' timestamp='1500383249' post='3337336'] yeah, this makes sense. FYI - I have an active musicman sterling - SB14 Even with line out, will this not stress the speakers? [/quote] It's not ideal, but be careful with the EQ (roll off the bass) and volume and it should be fine.... Quote
bazzbass Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 putting a bass head into a hifi system? seriously? why? you will ruin those speakers eventually..... Quote
Phil Starr Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 Don't do it. Those speakers aren't designed for that sort of bass. Bass on recordings is usually (read always) compressed or at least limited, so it won't overload anything it is likely to be played through. Your raw bass signal has a huge dynamic range, so loud bits are very likely to be much louder than the speakers can cope with. At some stage you'll forget to be cautious or drop the bass or something will happen and you'll blow the speakers. More accurately only do this if you can afford to replace the 'high end speakers' from time to time. Sorry Quote
goonieman Posted July 19, 2017 Author Posted July 19, 2017 ok, warnings noted! thanks guys. Buzztard - you ask why? i'm on a tight budget, basically, and have plenty of new expenses coming up in the house etc. I'll focus on keeping it to headphones. Thanks. Quote
naxos10 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Whereabouts are you based as I may have an option for you as being an audiophile I'd hate to see your NAD and speakers expire. Quote
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