Peavey Forum

Just picked one up used. Sounds great, really crispy.

I can't find the owner's manual in the archives. I tried under 1516, bass enclosure and enclosure. No luck. ANyone know where it is? Thanks.

I wrote to Peavey and here is the response.

There wasn't a manual but I've attached some promo literature.

All inputs are 4 ohms.
The low input is for the 1502-4 BW woofer only and it is rated at 350 watts continuous and 700 watts program.
the High input is 4 ohms and rated at 180 watts continuous 320 watts program.
I normally don't recommend using more then the continuous rating.
The full range input is 4 ohms and rated at 200 watts continuous and 400 watts program.
List price in 1994 was $499.99
Weight - 87 pounds.

If the high or low speakers are dropping out when you use the full range input then it's possible that the bi-amp high &/or low input jacks are intermittent. or, " open ".
Because even when you don't plug directly into them the signal from the full range input still goes through them to get to their respective speakers.
If you plug directly into the bi-amp high or low inputs and they work then this is most likely what is happening.
In this case the jacks need to be cleaners or replaced.

The literature they attached is just promo pictures.

Thanks for following up.

Well I have one of each now. So far I believe the only difference is cosmetically but as I dig into them a little I'll report back if I find anything.