Ampeg SVT 3 Pro with single 8 ohm cabinet?

[RockfordStone]

As the title says, I am looking at getting a 2 x 12 cabinet rated to run 300 watt at 8 ohm.

My ampeg says it runs 450 watt at 4 ohm, 275 at 8 ohm.

Does this mean that i would be able to use a single 8 ohm cabinet just with a reduced out put? or would the ampeg fry it?

im assuming the former but there is just no switch to select between ohmage.

any help would be great. cheers

[Lozz196]

It will be fine with the single 8ohm cab, as above it just means that you`ll be sending 275 watts to the cab, rather than the 450. Sounds a lot but in terms of decibels probably not that much difference.

[RockfordStone]

thank you, i thought that was the case but i'm not all that great when it comes to electrics and impedance.

appreciate the help

[chris_b]

I used an SVT Pro-3 for years with one or two 8 ohm cabs, depending on the gig. IME always a good sound.

[RockfordStone]

6 hours ago, chris_b said:

I used an SVT Pro-3 for years with one or two 8 ohm cabs, depending on the gig. IME always a good sound.

excellent, thank you.

im picking up an Ashdown 2x12 tonight which one day i may pair with a 2x10 for a bit of punch.

im looking forward to carrying a 15kg cab instead of the 40kg cab i currently have