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Oct 29, 2009 6:30 AM

Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

Im still looking to buy a Pod X3 Pro.. would I need a power amp to use the X3 with a 4x12 cab.. or could I just plug the X3 straight into my cab? thanks in advanced.

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1. Oct 29, 2009 6:48 AM in response to: andretti88
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

I haven't tried this with a cabinet, but it may work if the cab is sefl-powered (are there such things??) . I and many others use self-powered studio monitors direct from the X3 and the sound is good, and loud. But if the cab is not self powered then you likely need to use the power amp.

 

Just my theoretical opinion - maybe others have practical experience on this one.

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2. Oct 29, 2009 7:25 AM in response to: silverhead
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

You are correct, you must use a poweramp, whether the poweramp is external or built into the speaker cab. The POD cannot drive a speaker cab on its own.

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3. Oct 29, 2009 7:31 AM in response to: andretti88
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

any reccomendations for any cheap power amps? as Im splurging most of the money already on the X3 Pro hehe..

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4. Oct 29, 2009 7:42 AM in response to: andretti88
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

I've been thinking of getting one of these, they've been on clearance for a while now. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-ALE-RA500-LIST

The problem you'll have is that solid-state amps like either 4 or 8 ohms and your 4x12 cab might be 16 ohms, it will work but you won't get all the power that the amp is capable of making. If your cab is 16 ohms it is really easy to rewire it to 4 ohms which is perfect for a solid-state amp. I use both so I put a toggle switch in mine to select 4 or 16.

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5. Oct 29, 2009 12:04 PM in response to: andretti88
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

ok, but I live in Europe now, so there are barely any US based sites that will ship to outside of the US. But I found this, would it work fine if Im going to use it for the X3? The cab im planning on using is a 250W RMS into 8 Ohms (mono), 2x 16 Ohm (stereo) Harley Benton 4x12 cab.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LIQUID-POWER-480W-PA-DJ-AMPLIFIER-NEW-PARTY-MOSFET-AMP_W0QQitemZ230390234259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers?hash=item35a453fc93#ht_5605wt_942

 

or something like this..

 

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/ElectroHarmonix-22-Caliber-Power-Amp?sku=582993&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=396706186

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6. Oct 29, 2009 12:18 PM in response to: andretti88
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

Either one of those would work. Depending on how loud you want to get, I would try to get at least 100 watts if you are playing in a band, for practice that 22 watt would probably do pretty nice. The thing to remember is it takes about 2-3 times more watts in a solid-state amp to equal a tube amp.

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7. Oct 29, 2009 1:48 PM in response to: andretti88
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Im a big fan of Tube Works power amps. Look on ebay or Craigslist.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/MosValve-MV962-Rack-Power-Amp-by-Tube-Works-160-Watts_W0QQitemZ300360464989QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45eee0fa5d

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8. Oct 29, 2009 2:23 PM in response to: brentdg
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yeah, theyre great, i may have to have my parents send mine from the US otherwise.

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9. Oct 29, 2009 2:32 PM in response to: andretti88
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You could send it to me.

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10. Oct 29, 2009 2:35 PM in response to: andretti88
Re: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

Hey!

 

Another thing to check is if your cabinet can handle the wattage of your poweramp - and be careful with this or you might blow your speakers...LOL

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11. Nov 3, 2009 12:53 PM in response to: andretti88
RE: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

Hello,

 

  As mentioned, you'll need some sort of power amp to drive your cabinet.

 

  If your question has been answered to your satisfaction, please make sure to mark the thread out as answered at your convenience. Thanks!

 

 

  Line6Miller

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12. Nov 5, 2009 8:41 AM in response to: andretti88
RE: Pod X3 Pro straight into a cab?

Hello,

 

 

  It's been a couple of days since we've heard from you. We're going to assume your question has been answered and close this thread. If you still have questions please feel free to open a new question with us and we will answer your questions accordingly. Thanks!

 

  Line6Miller

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