Is 8 or 16 ohm better?

The only thing that matters is that you match the impedances. 8 ohm speaker into 8 ohm amp plug, etc. There is no difference, given the exact same speaker, between a 16 ohm version and an 8 ohm version. Just match up the impedances to keep your OT from melting down.

Are 8 ohm speakers louder than 16 ohm?

A 16 ohm speaker can handle more output, it can go louder. Nope. A 8 ohm amp at 50 watts and a 16 ohm amp at 50 watts will both be about the same volume level, if both are using matched speakers, that’s determined more by the output wattage and efficiency of the speakers.

Can I use a 16 ohm cab with an 8 ohm head?

Case 1: running a 16 ohm speaker with an 8 ohm amp output With this combination, the voltage at the speaker output will rise, while the current will almost halve. The power will drop, although you probably won’t notice it too much, as this combination will likely increase the mids in your tone.

How many watts can a vintage 30 handle?

All Vintage 30s handle 60 watts, the difference is in their impedance. You can either have an 8 or a 16 ohm one.

Can you replace an 8 ohm speaker with a 16 ohm speaker?

You can’t replace a 16 ohm driver with an 8 ohm, the crossover won’t work correctly, which could lead to further damage.

Can you run 16 ohm speaker 8 ohms?

Short answer is yes, it’s safe. Two 16 Ohm speakers wired in parallel results in a nominal 8 Ohm impedance.

How many watts is a Celestion V30?

The Celestion Vintage 30 model is rated 60 watts.

Where is Celestion Vintage 30?

Celestion V30 speakers used to be produced in the UK. In 2002, Celestion moved their production to China. They physically moved a lot of their speaker production tools and machines to China to keep manufacturing the same.

Can my amp handle 8 ohms?

Amps, generally, are able to handle 4, 8, and 16 ohms. Ohms measure resistance, but I won’t get into the technical details. You want to remember that your amp should never be set to a higher ohm than what your speakers are.

Why are Celestion Vintage 30 speakers so popular?

Since the mid-1980s, the Celestion Vintage 30 speakers have appeared on more albums than anything else. The reason why Celestion Vintage 30 speakers are as popular as they are is that they are very mids focused. When comparing a Celestion Vintage 30 to a Celestion Seventy 80 for example there’s a huge difference in bass and treble response.

What is the difference between the Celestion Vintage 30 and seventy 80?

This video below showcases the main differences between the Vintage 30 and Celestion Seventy 80. Vintage 30 speakers have a very tight low-end sound and a slightly attenuated top end for the sound that works great in a band mix. The current Celestion Vintage 30 is a 60-watt speaker.

Which Celestion speaker should I get for my amp?

If your amplifier is a single 12″ speaker combo and it is rated above 25-watts the Celestion V30 is the way to go. Being that the Vintage 30 is such a widely popular speaker it of no surprise there are plenty of clones out there.