4x10 Advice

[Lowest End]

I'm in the market for a new setup. My trusty Nemesis 2x10 combo, while sounding awesome, simply doesn't have the power I need at times (it's the older 200 watt version). I'm not selling it, I'll use it for smaller gigs, but I need a "big" system as well.

My eventual plan is to put an Eden WP-100 preamp (but first likely a Sansamp RPM for budget reasons) in front of a power amp of some sort (I'm thinking Crown, Carvin or something else that's powerful but reasonably noise-free) and a 4x10 cab. I've tried several cabs so far - an Eden XLT, SWR Goliath III, Hartke Hydrive and Trace Elliot (don't know series). I'm completely in love with the Eden, but before I commit to anything I still want to try more out. Also, I'd really like to hear opinions on the Bergantino cabs and how they compare to these I've listed.

For background, I play rock and metal. The Nemesis will still be used for the rock band I play with, but I may be joining another more metal band and simply need more power. I play a Warwick Corvette STD 5-string mainly (2007 model) and really like that low-mid growl I get with the Eden cab.

I've read a lot of threads about each cab individually (which is great), but not how they compare to each other. So can anyone help me out here? Thanks in advance!

[canadian*eh]

Well I will have to Give my Vote to SWR!!...I have and run both the Goliath III and IV 410 cabs...and I love Them!!! They are not muddy or or tinny!!...Very very Punchy clear lowend and and Beautiful Highs!! But hey thats what i like other like other things!!! But my Vote Goes For SWR!!! Best of luck Mate!!!

[somegeezer]

Eden would be cool. I quite like the Gallien-Krueger RBH. I use a Laney NX410. Quite good. Personally I definitely dislike Hartke. I've used a few and they have been muddy as hell, even after pissing about with EQ and the likes.

[gregwatts2008]

Take a look and listen to the SWR 6x10! I have a Goliath and a Goliath Sr and love them both.

[Lowest End]

Thanks for the feedback!

After playing through a bunch this weekend, I've crossed SWR off the list. I tried two Goliath III's, a Goliath II and a Goliath Sr. 6x10. All with the same amp that I tried with the Eden XLT. The SWR cabs were great, no doubt, but I just liked the Eden better.

I'm hoping to try some Bergantino cabs this weekend or next week and then I guess I'll make my final decision, but right now I'm leaning way over towards the Eden cab. It just had the real nice midrange I like and a little more bass than any of the others.

[suraj]

I've used the SWR 4x10 live, and while it does sound good if your 3 feet away from it, by the time your 20 feet away, you lose everything but the clank(I play pick style).
The HyDrive is a good sounding cab with quite a big bottom, but doesn't get that loud. For a metal band its not gonna give enough lows at high volume.

[shadow_FIX]

I didn't see Aguilar on your list...might be worth a try if you can get a hold of one.

[Denny Coon]

Mesa Boogie Diesel 4x10's!!!! Theyre heavy and lots of low end

[KsPiNeSh]

My Warwicks love my Genz Benz cabs.

[midichlorine]

that aggie 410 is (to me) the best sounding 410 out!
from top to bottom no matter what kind of jams youre playing through it, it just smokes!

[BigOldHarry]

I love my Epifani NYC 4x10. LOVE IT.

[MarcusPocus]

11 posts, 11 different answers. I think your on the right track. Try as many as you can an get what YOU like. What ever 410 you get...... Get two. Eight tens are even better.

[canadian*eh]

Originally Posted by MarcusPocus

11 posts, 11 different answers. I think your on the right track. Try as many as you can an get what YOU like. What ever 410 you get...... Get two. Eight tens are even better.

AMEN!!!! I totally agree!!! You got to have 2...I do and Man I would not have it any other way!!!... There i just something Standing infront of 810's and feeling the bass and KNocking the drummer off his seat that you just cant get anyother way!!! It is Soo Awesome!!!