8 ohm dummy resistor on output

[howdycb]

* what i have done:
I wired up a simple resistance (8 ohm 80 watts ... 4-8 ohm, 20 watt radio shack resistors ... series/parallel) as a means of "halfing" the output. I use the two "4-ohm" outputs, one out to speakers, one output to the resistance.


* my question:
has any one else done this ... and was it worth it?

my gut tells me its not worth it ... just switch it to 5 watts and fugabowdid ...

 

[ddmeburger]

I did something similar to this with my Budda Dual Stage 30, using a Hotplate. Even if only using the -4 or -8 settings, it lowered the output in a way that didn't lose nearly as much definition versus if I had placed the Hotplate in line between the chassis and 1210 speaker cab. Couldn't do this with my Twinmaster, though, as it only had one output, so the mud was inevitable when cranking the amp and lowering it to late-night levels with the THD.

Was it worth it? Yes, it allowed me to play at lower volumes around the house and keep the muddiness at bay when using the Hotplate in the traditional sense. And I'm glad you brought this up, because I totally forgot about it! I'll try it with my 5:50 tomorrow, since it has multiple speaker outs.

 

[ddmeburger]

Spent some time parallel attenuating with it over the last week.

Doesn't do bedroom level cleans too well. Once you have both MVs set and balanced to taste, the 25K volume pedal is the loop is much better for that.

However, when played loudly with the MV's set up between 9 o'clock and noon, bumping the THD down to -4 or -8 didn't sound too bad. It didn't seem to take away any of the critical parts or definition of the sound, but just lowered the level. Not sure how this would sound in a band setting, as I was by myself. But I think the potential is there for this to be successful.