Wiring from a 1x12 to a 2x12

CDKopf · December 31st, 2007, 05:08 PM

I have done some searchin and I think Im more confused now than I was when I started...This is probably a worn out subject but...

Im trying to take my 8 ohm 1x12 amp combo, disconnect the speaker, and connect it to two 12" vintage jensens that I have. They are each 8 ohm as well.

Series or parallel??

right now I have it in parallel (i think) basically "y'd" the positive to both speakers and same for the neg. Sounds REALLY good - I played for about 20 minutes - but

I dont want to fry anything. Am I doing this right. Right now they are two separate old jensen loudspeakers..but I'd like to build a nice cab for the two 12's. and if things work out ok with it take the chassis and controls from the old Crate VC30 and build a matching head for it.
It sure does sound good and Id like to make it look cool too...I think I've had too much time off work...

teleamp · December 31st, 2007, 05:53 PM

With the speakers parallel via the Y-connector they are making a 4 ohm load, which is no different that an older Fender with a 8 ohm extension speaker. It shouldn't be a problem.

MikeY

December 31st, 2007, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
CDKopf Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Age: 33 Posts: 351 3 Photos	Wiring from a 1x12 to a 2x12 I have done some searchin and I think Im more confused now than I was when I started...This is probably a worn out subject but... Im trying to take my 8 ohm 1x12 amp combo, disconnect the speaker, and connect it to two 12" vintage jensens that I have. They are each 8 ohm as well. Series or parallel?? right now I have it in parallel (i think) basically "y'd" the positive to both speakers and same for the neg. Sounds REALLY good - I played for about 20 minutes - but I dont want to fry anything. Am I doing this right. Right now they are two separate old jensen loudspeakers..but I'd like to build a nice cab for the two 12's. and if things work out ok with it take the chassis and controls from the old Crate VC30 and build a matching head for it. It sure does sound good and Id like to make it look cool too...I think I've had too much time off work... __________________ "We been outta work so long...we had to put together some kinda act just to show the promoters what kinda work we're out of." (Johnny Cash 1958 Hadley's Town Hall Party)

December 31st, 2007, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
teleamp Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central TX Age: 49 Posts: 434	With the speakers parallel via the Y-connector they are making a 4 ohm load, which is no different that an older Fender with a 8 ohm extension speaker. It shouldn't be a problem. MikeY