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: 342 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... __________________ "Luther's wife is real pretty........ she's about this tall.........LAYIN' DOWN!" (Johnny Cash & guitar player Luther Perkins)

December 31st, 2007, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
teleamp Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central TX Age: 49 Posts: 341	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