hiltujakki Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi, I'm wondering will I damage my HX stomp if I use it's headphone out connected directly to a 8 ohm guitar cab? This produces enough volume for bedroom practicing, but the volume on the hx needs to be cranked pretty much to full to get enough volume for playing. I cannot find anywhere the minimum impedance for the headphone out. And I think that having the volume at maximum for long period of times kind of pushes the headphone out's amp to it's limits. Edit: Warning: you must use stereo cable, so that the other side of headphone amp is not short circuited. Normal mono plug cable is not good. Is anyone else doing this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiltujakki Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Has anyone seen any info whatsoever about the headphone out impedance recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiltujakki Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Last bump, sorry for the spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsdenj Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I have used the Helix headphone output to drive a power amp out of just convenience. It sounded fine to me. Try it and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester700 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 You CAN, as headphones are really just small speakers. The problem is, they have a much lower impedance and will draw more power. The stomp is already kind of on the edge WRT heat, and I'd worry about overheating that puppy. IMO it's worth $20 for a cheap & cheerful 20 watt "digital" amp to drive your speakers. Google "tripath amp" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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