Bananaman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I have the Ampeg 410HE (US version 500w with adjustable tweeter), using it with an Ampeg SVT 4-BH which is the 100 watt valve version of the SVT you have. It sounds great tone wise I think but it can struggle volume wise at bigger gigs. That may be down to the amp head not as much as the cab though. I'm sticking with this cab because its fairly easy to move & fit in cars size & weight wise. I previously used a ampeg SVT210 & SVT15E which sounded amazing but was just too much hassle moving around and fitting in cars (plis I was living on the 2nd floor at the time). That setup was also excessive for most of the small venues. If I had a roadie then I'd deffo go back to the 1x15 & 2x10 setup as that never struggled for volume and sounded amazing, very full. I've also used the 410HLF with the head but I did find that too bassy (you can perhaps control that a bit). I'd perhaps try out a 410HE first as I imagine it'll be a fair bit different to a 810. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 [quote name='Bananaman' post='319264' date='Oct 31 2008, 06:29 PM']It sounds great tone wise I think but it can struggle volume wise at bigger gigs. That may be down to the amp head not as much as the cab though.[/quote] Possibly slightly the head but mostly the cab - it's bigger gigs where the lack of maximum LF output is likely to be a problem. [quote name='Bananaman' post='319264' date='Oct 31 2008, 06:29 PM']I've also used the 410HLF with the head but I did find that too bassy (you can perhaps control that a bit).[/quote] The HLF has a larger enclosure, higher Xmax speakers and is ported, which all equals more bottom - similar max LF SPL to a sealed 8x10". The downside of the higher Xmax speakers is a dip in the midrange which is where a lot of that characterful tone, particularly when using a valve amp, occurs. If you can afford it the Bergantino NV610 seems the best way to get the classic SVT tone in a reasonably portable package - still a two man lift if your back is at all dodgy but tall slim shape and wheels help with transportation. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Yeah I've enquired about the NV610 but it would cost me £1100 which is too steep. Volume shouldn't be a massive problem as I will be playing places in the forseeable future that hold no more than 250 people. I can always split the signal to the PA too. £440 including delivery on thomann is a pretty good price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Stop talking about it and do it. I for one am not going to tell you what to buy - if I did it won't be what you want cos my sound is not your sound. But consider this, after you have wasted £440 on a 410HE, how much will the Berg actually cost you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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