Amp speakers

Stephen Goode · Post by **Stephen Goode** » 21 Mar 2021 4:32 pm

I have a line 6 modeling amp with 2 12" speakers and 2 3" tweeters and my question is can I unhook the 2 tweeters and maybe put a 4 ohm resistor across the leads to the speakers without any damage to the amp? The reason I want to disconnect is that the tweeters just make my steel sound too tinny. I would appreciate any and all input someone might have. Thanks, Steve.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 21 Mar 2021 4:43 pm

I would check with line 6. You probably don't need the resistor but I would get their blessing.

George Biner · Post by **George Biner** » 21 Mar 2021 6:39 pm

Assuming this is a transistor power output stage (I think most Line6's are that type), you only have to make sure not to overload the amp by running too low an impedance -- need to know the model to know what that is or it may be on the back panel.

If you don't want the tweeters, just disconnect them (and their crossover network, if any). Not sure what the 4 ohm resistor is for -- that will just lower the load impedance and burn power.

And the "tinny" might be coming out of the amp -- you might work more with the tonality of the amp to get it sounding better or swap the amp out.

Stephen Goode · Post by **Stephen Goode** » 22 Mar 2021 11:29 am

Thanks guy's for responding, I just thought that the 4 ohm resistors would take the place of the 4 ohm speakers and as far as the adjustments goes, I have turned the bass all the way up and the mids and treble all the way down and it still sounds tinny. This thing has 90 different factory presets on it many of which I don't like and of the one's that I do still sounds tinny, so if anyone else has an opinion I would be glad to hear it. Thanks, Steve.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 22 Mar 2021 11:45 am

Tweeters are a steel guitar's worst enemy. That's why you don't see them in "steel guitar" amps.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 22 Mar 2021 3:02 pm

You must be using the Amplifi model. It requires a iPhone to adjust parameters. If that's your model it likely has some effects dialed in causing issues. What amp is it?

Stephen Goode · Post by **Stephen Goode** » 22 Mar 2021 3:56 pm

Hey Larry, My amp is a Spider 5 - 240.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 23 Mar 2021 6:39 am

Well that's a new model but after watching a video it sounds decent. Of course amp modeling may not be for everyone. I use older line 6 pod products and they do require extensive tweaking to achieve good steel tone on regular amps and house PA systems. You do have the option of USB and android or iPhone editor, but also front of amp knob tweaking. Choose an amp model or a no amp or tube preamp model and tweak from there. Look for editing of the on board eq and try dialing in a suitable tone. Good luck.

Stephen Cowell · Post by **Stephen Cowell** » 23 Mar 2021 11:42 am

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