Matrix FR212 - 16 ohm

[okewaja]

Hi fractal people. I'm going to buy used Matrix FR212 but in 16 ohm insted of 4 ohm. I was told that the change was done in the past by Matrix for Kempler amplifiers. Do You think will be there any sonic change or change in volume between 4 ohm and 16 ohm cabs?

I'm going to use it with Axe+Matrix gt1000fx. Thx for help.

 

[Berbecu69]

You will have 150W per channel into 16 ohm instead of 500W @4ohm

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[okewaja]

Hm... that's what I thought... Thx, bro

 

[RobinMatrix]

Yes, we have done this for Kemper owners ... (the Class D amp in the powered version of the Kemper does not play well with 4 ohms, it likes 8 or more).

Unless you have a pressing need for the 16R version, I would recommend you stick with the 4R version on the GT1000FX, or, you will need a MUCH bigger amp to fully drive it at 16R ...

Sonically, they are identical, as near as is possible.

 

[Cooper Carter]

In my experience, the GT1000FX will handle anything you throw at it admirably.

 

[chris]

 

[rsf1977_again]

Sonically the difference will be something along these lines http://youtu.be/a-1_9-z9rbY