ashdown rootmaster cabs

[bonzodog]

Has anyone had any experience with these new cabs in 210 or 212?

Having read through replies to a previous post I made here plus some other interesting threads I have decided to try and improve my rig all be it on a budget.
I want to replace my hartke 410TP with a couple of 8ohm 210 for ease of lifting, storage and hopefully a better sound. I can not afford top end gear like BF but dont want to spend money upgrading if the difference is minimal. Ive used ashdown stuff before and liked the sound and although my 410TP is ok, i am aware its a budget cab.
Id spend about £230 per 210 cab and my plan is to buy one a month.
They would be powered by my Hartke LH500.
I like the the look of the rootmaster but any other suggestions around that price bracket would be considered or should i just stick with my 410TP?
I play mod/60s covers
Thanks

[barkin]

Me, I'd stretch the budget a bit and grab the BF S12 from the 'for sale' section here.

But that's just me...

[Merton]

With your budget buying second hand would be my preference - much more for your money

[grenadilla]

I like Ashdown but the Rootmaster cabinets take the place of the MAG cabinets. They are less deep and may be less bassey. They are heavy probably because of MDF construction. Please try an Ampeg PF 210. They only weigh about 45 lbs.

[Ghost_Bass]

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Please try an Ampeg PF 210. They [u][b]only[/b][/u] weigh about [b][u]45 lbs[/u][/b].
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Only? 23Kg is way too heavy for a cab these days, you can get neo 112s weighting around 10kg each and my 212 weights 19kg. I had a Aguilar DB112 that weighted about the same as that Ampeg and i moved it because it was way too heavy to move around. I'm not a weak person, i just don't need any more back injury

Edited September 5, 2014 by Ghost_Bass

[grenadilla]

I should have mentioned the PF 210 has regular ceramic magnet speakers and is currently on sale (in the States) for $50 off. $350 ! Sorry, but it only has one handle. The Ashdown Neo ABM 210 would be a nice low-weight cabinet.