Pow_22 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi, As youve probably seen by my for sale ads im looking to get myself a new Ampeg set up. Im intrested in both these heads but the only thing putting me off are the reviews and particular notes to its power. I play in a 5 peice rock band and certainly need power against their Engl and MArshall stacks. The last amp i had that really cut the mustard (i shoulda kept) was the Hartke HA5500 (500w). Ive not used the Ashdown in this band as we have our own studion with a live in 810 Marshall cab and a peavey head. The reviews for the 450 ive read all comment on the lack of volume, some even saying they believed it was only putting about 200w at through a 4ohm cab! My plan (whichever head i get) would be to hook it up through a 410 HLF cab. I know theres a 450h for sale in the forum at the mo but im just wondering i any users on here can comment on the volume of these things and if anyone else finds them 'lacking' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have the 350H, and it's not as loud as I'd like, but it's definitely loud enough. Would recommend using it in a 4 ohm setup only though so that you get the full output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Monster* Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I used to use the 450H and 410 hlf in a 5 piece hardcore punk band against 2 guitarists with 5150's - Volume was never an issue. Had to push the amp a little bit, but there was pleanty of headroom left. It sounds really nice through the 410hlf cab , one of the best cabs I have owned. But I would agree with the above - you need a 4ohm cab, so the hlf would be perfect. Edited October 10, 2012 by *Monster* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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