Greg.Bassman Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Hi all. Come to pick your brains once more (if I may please). Ok, so it's decided... I'm settling on the Little Mark III and a markbass 410 cab to accompany it. My question is whether to buy the standard 104 'HF' or 'HR'? I understand that the HF is front ported, while the HR is rear ported; is there really a noticeable difference between the two? or is it just a gimmick to get a few more quid out of us? I've stories about both cabs; I'm told that that the HF appears to have a 'fuller' low end, whereas the HR has a more 'controlled' low end. Initially, I was going to settle with the HR, for its size and mobility, but then a friend mentioned the HF and its kinda got me thinking since. Have I come down with a case of GAS (and instead stick with my gut feeling on the HR)? or is there something in the HF that I should really be considering? Has anyone had the opportunity to compare both side by side? Is there any other criteria (aside the low end factor) to consider with each cab? I'm not necessarily asking for a 'Best and Worse' answer, more a 'Which is better suited to my situation' answer. NOTE: * (If not all) 90% of the gigs I play have PA support, the cab will be purely for self monitoring. * I play a lot of different genres (Mostly funk, but also Rock, Blues etc). * I play a lot of big stages (ie, holiday parks, halls, festivals). * I often play in 6/7 piece bands (with LOUD drummers lol), so it needs to cut through * I intend on only using just the one 410 (as that's simply all I have the space for). Edited July 20, 2015 by Greg.Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbass Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I owned the HR for a couple of years and if I was choosing again I'd go for the HF. There is a very noticable difference in very low end response with the HF being deeper. The HR is a very tight cab, and great if you like that sort of thing though (and it is marginally easier to transport being a few inches shorter). I reckon one of each would be your best bet . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I use 2 x 8phm 210s (front ported) , this makes a very portable 410 , and gives the option of just a 210 also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Best advice I can give is go to a shop & try both. Like logo says though, 2 2x10s gives you a modular 4x10. The big benefit being that you can stack vertically for better dispersion & get the sound at ear level too. Try the STD 102 cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.Bassman Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) Hi all. Some wonderful suggestions here. Thank you all for taking the time. Thank you to those who have sent me personal messages as well! Ok, so I'm pretty sure that I want the HF now then; as 'moonbass' mentioned, the size between the two is marginal, so sod it, I might as well settle for the front ported if it means definition and low end. Anybody else out there? Experiences on the HF? All feedback appreciated! Edited July 21, 2015 by Greg.Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have tried both and find the front ported HF, far better tone wise than the HR. seems to throw the sound better, slightly more volume. lower mids nicer. in short, i would put up with the size and weight penelty for a better sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.Bassman Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Awesome, cheers Ebenezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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