Mixing Ashdown and Hartke cabs?

[TomWIC]

Hello all,

I've recently acquired an Ashdown ABM 410 as an upgrade from my MAG 410 and I'm very pleased with it indeed. Now that I have a spare 410, I may be trading it with another BC'er for a Hartke VX115.

Anyone know how these two cabs will sit together in regards to any differences in tone and sound?

Ta

[cheddatom]

How do the two 4 x 10s sound together? Personally, i'd rather that than trade one for a 15.

[chris_b]

What amp are you using and what music are you playing? Why would the ABM not be enough on it's own?

I'd keep the 2 410's. Well, I'd try the ABM and just sell the other.

If I wanted another cab I'd look at adding an ABM 210.

[TomWIC]

As much as I'd like to keep two 410s, the worsening state of my back and my car leads me to off the MAG.

chris_b: Peavey Tour 700 and I play metal with both my bands, and unfortunately, 500W at 8ohms from the Peavey just doesn't cut it with hard hitting drummers and two guitarists in each band - that extra 200W from running a 4ohm load makes all the difference.

Edited September 6, 2012 by TomWIC

[Lozz196]

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If I wanted another cab I'd look at adding an ABM 210.
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That would be my preferred option. I`ve done this with both Marshall and Ampeg 410s, added a 210 in, and it really does make a difference. There will be some that say you should only ever add the same cab in again, but, as long as the ABM 210 handles more than 250 watts - and the one I`ve seen handles 350 - you should be fine. Let the ears decide.

The 410 & 210 is also beneficial as you can use the 410 on its own for rehearsals, and only drag the 210 along when gigging. No need to change eq`s etc.