Al Heeley

I really appreciate all this feedback, guys. Sorry to keep rattling on...Going by the above comments am I better off going for a 410 cab on its own rather than mixing a 210 and a 115? Getting both together is pushing the budget, maybe I can spend a little more on the head then. If I were to go with the LH500, then I guess the VX410 cab at 400W would be the obvious matching cab (or the XL alu cone equivalent). But these fit into the 'cheap cab' bracket . . [quote]I've yet to be impressed by any cheaper cabs..[/quote] so what would you recommend as a good partner to the LH500 head?

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='358878' date='Dec 19 2008, 03:17 PM']You seem determined to get a 1x15 and a 2x10. Would you mind explainging why [/quote] My reasoning is that a 4 x 10 is big and harder to cart about. A 2 x 10 gives you the punch from the 10" speakers in a nice small unit, and the 1 x 15 fills out the lower frequencies with more solidity. Having 2 smaller cabs make hauling around easier. I can get a 2 x 10 now and gig with it while I save up for a 1 x 15. i just feel a mix of speaker sizes ticks all the boxes for frequency and presence. [quote]Don't assume all 2x10" and 1x15" cabs are equal![/quote] That's the reason behind collecting opinions from you more experienced guys. I've heard some people rave about the Hartke cabs yet others think they are cheap chinese poor build quality with lacklustre performance. As yet i have no way of judging all these differetn cabs except for opinions and prices. To be honest a single 4 x 10 cab would be a simpler and cheaper option. My current 1 x 15 lacks the punch. If the concensus of opinion is that a 2 x 10 cab is sort of middle-ground and doesn't really do well at one thing or another, then maybe I stick to a 4 x 10 now and get a 1 x 15 later if I need it.

I'm slowly narrowing down the options with the money available. Your views on the following options would be appreciated: [b]Head:[/b] GK 600 Backline (or Artist?) Hartke LH500 Hartke 3500A Peavey Tour 450 Ashdown Mag 300 Evo II Warwick ProFet 3.2 [b]Cabs:[/b] GK 210 + 115 BLX (Backline) Hartke VX or XL 210 + 115 cabs Ashdown Mag 210 + 115 Evo cabs Peavey TVX 210 + 115 cabs Warwick WCA 211 + 115 Pro - (each £100 dearer than the other cabs) Which would you go for, and why? Any others not on the list I shoul dbe considering?

Thanks its a tempting offer but its at the upper envelope and as you say it leaves very little for a decent cab bearing in mind I'd have to go for a better cab to handle the GK700's extra power. I'd rather shop around for a less powerful amp and then maybe I can afford a 2 x 10 and a 1 x 15 to drive.

Any opinions on Warwick heads and cabs or Ashdown?

My Marshall Bassline 150W (1 x 15) is suffering from louder gigs and bigger venues, it has to be cranked right up to max to hold its own these days. I need an upgrade. I have about £500 budget and would like a 300 - 400W head, a 2 x 10 cab and a 1 x 15 cab. Been looking at the hartke gear which fits the bill on the specs (if you go for the older VX cabs with paper cones and higher power rating than the 200W XL cabs) maybe the HA3500A head, which seems very popular. However, I've read some really poor reviews about the Hartke cabs, both XL, VX, 115 and 210 cabs which has put me right off. If I go for a cheaper Hartke setup, the 2500 head with 210XL cab and 115XL cab will give me 250W but is that enough of an upgrade? Should I spend another £120 and get the 3500A head with the VX speakers, or do I go by the poor reviews and leave Hartke cabs well alone? How does GK gear compare? I can get the GK 600 backline head (300W) + 210 BLX and 115 BLX cabs (200w a piece) for £500. Next option: Ashdown Mag 300H EvoII head plus Mag 115 cab plus Mag 210 cab for £560 ? Any other suggestions for this sort of line up and under £550 ?