quad preamp + 20/20 + 4x12 rocket50 (need to reduce volume)

[spikenet]

Hi, Just discovered this forum! cool...

I've got the above set running into a 4x12 wired up as stereo 16 ohm (2 speakers per side. I love the tone etc but am finding the excessive volume a problem. I'd like to cut the volume in half without sacrificing the tone.
I read that some people use a resistor to totally silence the amp and use the recording outputs on the 20/20. Is it possible to do something similar but still use the existing cab? ie: wire a 16 ohm resistor in parrallel with the cab to give 8 ohm load. Will this reduce my sound level dramatically or does the resistor need to be in series with the speaker to acheive this?

cheers.

 

[disassembled]

The easiest solution is to just turn it down. I have a TA and a 20/20 so I know it can be loud. If you need to have the power amp distorting then you can get a couple of attenuators in between the amp and your cab. The Weber attenuators are pretty inexpensive ($75 for the 50 watter resistor based model) and would solve your volume problem.