V30 in Mark IV

[Bshizzle]

I have a question about ohms.

I have a 16 ohm V30 that I want to try in my Mark IV combo.
If I run it into the 8 ohm jack, this will create a safe mismatch correct?

The only real effect on the sound should be slight volume loss right?

Thanks

 

[Tuna141]

You can use a V30 in your IV. You are correct, since it is 16ohms, plug it into the 8ohm jack.
But I wouldn't crank it too loud because the V30 is only a 60W speaker.

Also, most people prefer a V30 in a closed back cab, so I'm not sure how good it will sound....should not hurt anything to give it a try, though.

 

[stephen sawall]

I have a 16/ V30 in mine. Most speakers and I know this is true of Celestions can take twice the power rating. They just do not last as long. I have been turning this combo up for 8 years. If you turn it up you are on your own.

 

[ANIMATED SUSPENSION]

I have a 16/ V30 in mine. Most speakers and I know this is true of Celestions can take twice the power rating. They just do not last as long. I have been turning this combo up for 8 years. If you turn it up you are on your own.

85 watts is based on 5% distortion, from the MKIV manual : 'if you push the power section into clip, the wattage continues to rise peaking out at about double.'

170 watts into a 60 watt speaker is gonna blow it straight away. Be very careful !!

 

[stephen sawall]

I have run it on 5 or 6 lots of times for hours at a time over the last 8 years. No problems at all.

But thanx for looking out.

 

[kiff]

how does it sound at those volumes? I would expect it to over-flub (my new word for the day)

 

[stephen sawall]

Great for leads if you do not use to much gain.
But you are right.
The bottom well get out of control.
Up to about 4 works for rhythm playing in most cases.

Most of the time I use 2 thru 4.
Above that you need to change how you use the preamp.