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Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12343] Wed, 11 November 2009 19:52   HaroldLiles Messages: 4 Registered: November 2009 Location: Lugoff, SC Junior Member Can someone tell me the impedance of the speaker load on a K200B-1? I really need this so I can buy some new speakers. The one I have came without speakers so I have no idea what to buy.. Report message to a moderator

Re: Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12345 is a reply to message #12343] Wed, 11 November 2009 20:41   pleat Messages: 1452 Registered: June 2004 Location: Belding, Mi Senior Member The total load is 4 ohms for the amp. pleat Report message to a moderator

Re: Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12347 is a reply to message #12343] Thu, 12 November 2009 13:02   stevem Messages: 4733 Registered: June 2004 Location: NY Senior Member Hi. The minimum load impeadance is 4 ohms, but that does not mean that you can not use use it with 8 or 16 ohm driver(s) if you currently have some. A 8 ohm driver will cut in half the amps wattage and a 16 ohm driver will cut that by another third, and both are perfectly safe for the amp. In your search for new speakers shoot for driver that are rated for a SPL level of 95 DB or better. Report message to a moderator

Re: Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12350 is a reply to message #12347] Thu, 12 November 2009 13:55   LesS Messages: 477 Registered: December 2002 Senior Member To add to what Steve said - 4 ohms is the way to go if you need maximum volume. If you don't, 8 or 16 is fine. You might like how at 16 ohms the amp will overdrive sooner. Report message to a moderator

Re: Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12352 is a reply to message #12350] Thu, 12 November 2009 21:52   HaroldLiles Messages: 4 Registered: November 2009 Location: Lugoff, SC Junior Member Thanks guys I really appreciate the info. I plan to use this amp with a pedal steel and my telecaster so I'm shooting for super clean sound with minimal distortion. If it doesnt work well for that then I'll use it for a bass amp.. Report message to a moderator

Re: Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12353 is a reply to message #12352] Thu, 12 November 2009 22:39   pleat Messages: 1452 Registered: June 2004 Location: Belding, Mi Senior Member You didn't mention if you have a kustom speaker cabinet, you mentioned the amp came without speakers. Did you mean a cabinet with no speakers or you need a cabinet and speakers? Doing a super clean sound, what ever you have for a cabinet, you'll want a 4 ohm total load for the amp. The K200's are 100 watts RMS at 4 ohm, so you will want to get the most power from the amp as you can. JBL D130F 15's have always been a good speaker for pedal steel. Since your K200B-1 has no effects, I'd suggest getting a processor pedal, it will give you all the effects you will ever need for both pedal steel and your Tele. The Kustom amps really respond well with pedals. Really makes them come to life. So I guess we need a little more info on what you have for a cabinet. pleat Report message to a moderator

Re: Output impedance of K200B-1 [message #12362 is a reply to message #12353] Fri, 13 November 2009 18:40   HaroldLiles Messages: 4 Registered: November 2009 Location: Lugoff, SC Junior Member Thanks for the info, yes it came with the original Kustom cabinet but the speakers and back panel had been removed. I plan on putting peavey speakers in it and making a new back panel covered with black naugahide. I think that will look ok. Report message to a moderator

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