Hi All, I want to share the installation of an amplifier into the original Kemper Cabinet. I have changed the backplate with installation of a power connector and a on/off with besides line-in. I used an Anaview ALC0180-2300 with one channel (90W@4Ohm) and it sounds really great in comparison to a Palmer Macht external amplifier and is loud enough due to the amplifier efficiency. AND: The Cabinet itself seems to be optimized and fits much better to the Kone soundwise than an Kone in another box with different size and construction. Congrats to Kemper at this point. So, the Cabinet form factor is IMHO perfect. Unfortunately the the high quality Anaview isn't produced any more and ICEpower isn't available in single units -> Has anyone a tip for buying an AS1 for instance?
Kone & Kabinet Q&A
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not sure what you mean by single unit, my icepower 200asc is a 200 watt mono amp
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I'm still holding out for someone to sell an ICE unit pre-mounted onto a drop in backpanel for the Kab... unless a powered Kab comes out first. Maybe Kemper will release a backpanel retrofit option when they release the powered Kab. Until then I'm bouncing back and forth between a Fryette PS, Ethos Overdrive Amp and EHX 44 Magnum. PS for richness, Ethos or Magnum for convenience. The Ethos and Magnum both require my Weber Z Matcher (impedance matcher) to give me 4 Ohms, which adds more bulk to the equation than I'd really like. There are no perfect solid state options available right now, the Camplifire being the closest, so until there is the others will have to do.
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I would like to use two Kabinets in stereo using an stereo power amp.
The inconveniente I have with my KP head, is that I am already using the direct output/send in a stomp loop. Is there another alternative to send stereo signal to the power amp using just the monitor out, or sacrificing he fix loop is the only alternative?
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cabinet looks great. I worked late I’ll finish the Icepower amp tomorrow and shoot some pictures
Looks good. My ice amp showed up today and I did a quick sound check and it sounds great. No noise as well. Now on to mounting on a new back panel I plan to make for the Kemper Kab.
Thanks for sharing.
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I would like to use two Kabinets in stereo using an stereo power amp.
The inconveniente I have with my KP head, is that I am already using the direct output/send in a stomp loop. Is there another alternative to send stereo signal to the power amp using just the monitor out, or sacrificing he fix loop is the only alternative?
For the toaster and rack that is the situation - you lose the output for the loop when it is configured as part of the stereo monitor out. I gathered that the Stage has dedicated stereo monitor outputs so I think a loop is still possible with the stage even when stereo monitoring is being used. (any corrections or confirmations of this are welcome)
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Are there any kone imprints for bass speakers (used with bass guitar) in the Kemper?
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I don’t think the Kabinet will work for bass. It seemed to fart out on my guitar synth low notes
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as soon as I test at gig volume. I may be able to offer a replacement bolt on amp powered back
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Want to get 2 more Kones, I knew the Kabs were out of stock but are there no Kones now either? Has anyone been given an eta?
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I apologize if this was answered, but due to the stage being passive, what poweramps are you using for the kabinet? Thinking of getting it and a poweramp since that amp in the room sound is amazing with my combo amp and stage. Thanks!
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I apologize if this was answered, but due to the stage being passive, what poweramps are you using for the kabinet? Thinking of getting it and a poweramp since that amp in the room sound is amazing with my combo amp and stage. Thanks!
Some popular choices are:
Camplifier
TC BAM200
ISP Stealth Pro
Seymour Duncan SD 170 and 700
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I had Jarrod from Tone Wars try out my powered Kab Klone. He was pretty blown away.
I can’t wait to try it with my band
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as soon as I test at gig volume. I may be able to offer a replacement bolt on amp powered back
will let you knowDid you build your cab the same dimensions as the Kemper Kab?
I'm replacing the back panel on the stock Kemper Kab and using the ice power amp. I need to put the amp closer to the bottom corner of the cab so nothing comes close to the speaker magnet. Yours is mounted in the center so wondering if your cabinet depth is a bit bigger.
Thanks just waiting for the Tolex to show up to finish things up.
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i'm no master woodworker for sure, but here's my powered replacement back for the stock kemper kab.
Power amp is from parts-express. The IcePower 200W mono class D power amp. 3/4 inch MDF board, British Racing Green Tolex. I have a new appreciation for anyone who works with tolex and making corners look good
This power amp sounds great and plenty of volume. Gets practice and gig tested next week !!
i have extra tolex and extra PC board mounts if anyone is doing one of these and needs some supplies. message me
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i'm no master woodworker for sure, but here's my powered replacement back for the stock kemper kab.
Power amp is from parts-express. The IcePower 200W mono class D power amp. 3/4 inch MDF board, British Racing Green Tolex. I have a new appreciation for anyone who works with tolex and making corners look good
This power amp sounds great and plenty of volume. Gets practice and gig tested next week !!
i have extra tolex and extra PC board mounts if anyone is doing one of these and needs some supplies. message me
nice work!!!
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Ok so I've been inspired by all these powered kabs. I have a kab and love it but want a powered 2x12 for gigs.
Thinking of building a powered angled 2x12 like this
https://billfitzmaurice.info/XFCabs.html
Any advice? Which power amp do you guys recommend?
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I apologize if this was answered, but due to the stage being passive, what poweramps are you using for the kabinet? Thinking of getting it and a poweramp since that amp in the room sound is amazing with my combo amp and stage. Thanks!
HoTone Loudster
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I finally got 2 more Icepower 200asc’s , but Parts Express backordered the connecting cables.
I want to finish my other Kab Klones. ?
I had to modify the jack plate, on the first Klone I built , to add the power socket w/switch -
Great work and thanks for posting pictures
I have a silly question, but I just haven't been able to confirm the answer. ICE power modules don't seem to have a volume control built into them. In your cabinet, does the amp basically run flat out with the effective volume controlled by the Kemper output volume?
Thanks,
Paul