Using my combo amplifier as a Cabinet

Jagtornado · Post by **Jagtornado** » Mon May 09, 2016 1:30 pm

Hi guys,

I have purchased a combo amplifier for very cheap with a 12 inch speaker. I want to use it as a cabinet for my Orange micro terror

Now my knowledge of the technical stuff is very limited. I need some advice according to what I have to do and buy to make this happen

The wires that are connected to the internal speaker come ricght out of the amp department of the combo

Regards

Fakir Mustache · Post by **Fakir Mustache** » Mon May 09, 2016 2:09 pm

If the hole the speaker cables come out of is big enough for a jack, it's easy install one, then a cable to the speaker.

However, if you have absolutely no idea what you're doing, or how to solder, better get someone else to do it.

You'd have too much to learn, including stripping wires.

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Mon May 09, 2016 8:43 pm

Insufficient info. What impedance is the loudspeaker?

Jagtornado · Post by **Jagtornado** » Mon May 09, 2016 10:18 pm

The impedance is 8 ohm . I have the micro terror version two which means that the impedance should be at least 8 ohm, so that should be no problem with this speaker or can it be that a speaker can have a slight diversion ?

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Mon May 09, 2016 11:01 pm

Fakir Mustache wrote:
You'd have too much to learn, including stripping wires.

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Jagtornado · Post by **Jagtornado** » Mon May 09, 2016 11:27 pm

So where is the stripping?

NickS · Post by **NickS** » Tue May 10, 2016 8:46 am

In that case it should be as simple as disconnecting the existing wiring (is that soldered or push-on connectors?) and wiring a jack socket to the speaker. The tag that the white wire is connected to should be connected to the jack socket "tip" connector (furthest from the panel). If you want to sell the thing on later as a working amp, I suggest you make up some sort of bracket for the jack socket and screw it to the back of the rear panel where the screw holes won't show later.

Fakir Mustache · Post by **Fakir Mustache** » Tue May 10, 2016 6:28 pm

robroe wrote:
Fakir Mustache wrote:
You'd have too much to learn, including stripping wires.

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no man, I've dealt with all kinds of noobs on teh netz, I don't want someone stripping the wires too short then making the whole thing even more complicated, or if the hole is too small and needs drilling, not everyone knows you have to use special metal bits and not bits made for wood on the electric drill, plus I don't want to be responsible for someone accidentally drilling through their hand or picking up a soldering iron by the metal part

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Fri May 13, 2016 2:26 pm

Fakir Mustache wrote:no man, I've dealt with all kinds of noobs on teh netz, I don't want someone stripping the wires too short then making the whole thing even more complicated, or if the hole is too small and needs drilling, not everyone knows you have to use special metal bits and not bits made for wood on the electric drill, plus I don't want to be responsible for someone accidentally drilling through their hand or picking up a soldering iron by the metal part

you'll make bail in 5 minutes and shortscale.org's legendary team of super-lawyers will be right there to take you into hiding and roll their sleeves up, no worries

Jagtornado · Post by **Jagtornado** » Sun May 15, 2016 12:52 am

The wiring is not soldered and I have already disconnected the wiring . I think I am gonna buy a project box and assemble the female jack into it . Then I assemble the project box inside