set theorist
Inspired
Hey gang,
I am looking at purchasing a Crown XLS series poweramp.
The 1500 is rated 300 Watts @ 8 ohms,
while the 2000 is rated at 375 Watts @ 8 ohms.
My Carvin 832 cabinets are 400 Watts at 8 ohms. The guy at Guitar Center said both of these amps are underpowered for my speakers and would wind up damaging them. Is this true?
For cost reasons and the fact that I would never need anything near the power ouptut, I would prefer the 1500s (rated at 300 W). Again, my concern is if this could damage my speakers? Also, I'm wondering if underpowering the speakers will have a significant effect on my sound/tone?
Thanks in advance.....
I am looking at purchasing a Crown XLS series poweramp.
The 1500 is rated 300 Watts @ 8 ohms,
while the 2000 is rated at 375 Watts @ 8 ohms.
My Carvin 832 cabinets are 400 Watts at 8 ohms. The guy at Guitar Center said both of these amps are underpowered for my speakers and would wind up damaging them. Is this true?
For cost reasons and the fact that I would never need anything near the power ouptut, I would prefer the 1500s (rated at 300 W). Again, my concern is if this could damage my speakers? Also, I'm wondering if underpowering the speakers will have a significant effect on my sound/tone?
Thanks in advance.....