4x12??? 8x10??? 6x10??? for METAL

6-Stringed16 · #1 02-13-2011, 06:44 PM

Hey guys, I play Progressive/Experimental (death) metal and I'm looking for a cab to replace my 2 4x10s at some point. (We play in Drop A and possibly Drop G in the future.) I have an Acoustic B200H and an Ibanez SR506 for the rest of my rig. There's a lot of cabs to choose from and I need a little

sorting them all out. Weight/portability aren't a huge issue because I'm 18 and so are all the other guys in my band

tom once dead · #2 02-13-2011, 06:50 PM

If you are up to moving the 810 around definitely go for one of those. With only 200 watts I don't think you'd be able to run just a 410 and be heard, you might get away with a 610 but the 810 would be ideal.

6-Stringed16 · #3 02-13-2011, 07:07 PM

Yeah I know what you mean. I would replace the amp at some point, just not right away. I was kinda thinking a 4x12 because I've heard a lot of good things about them as well, but the praise for an 8x10 is overwhelming!

BassBob1 · #4 02-13-2011, 07:09 PM

well, it depends on what brand of cab too. First of all, you should play as many cabs with your head as you can.

IMO/IME 810's have a bit more volume and can be very punchy (ampeg 810e comes to mind) I have never played a 412 but have played 212's. They seem to be warmer in the mids maybe smoother too. I really like the sound of 12's and may get a 212 or pair of 112's to replace my 410. IMO finger stlye play sounds really nice through 12's. Only played a few 610's. One was an ampeg 610hlf which i didnt like at all (i have a 410hlf and really like it.) 610's seem to have big lows and very pronounced highs. (there is a mesa video on youtube somewhere that shows this with there powerhouse 610)

you might want to consider if volume is a problem for you is a more powerful head and then maybe only get only one 410 or keep one of yours.

hope that helps a little bit.

6-Stringed16 · #5 02-13-2011, 07:47 PM

Thatis one thing I haven't doen is play many cabs with my head, but I will be sure to try that out. Thanks, any input is helpful!

kurotenshi · #6 02-13-2011, 08:02 PM

Cabs are one of those things that still belong to the gods.
10's are generally punchier and more clear but 12's are advertised as being the best of both worlds (10's and 15's). But then a (at the same power rating) warwick 4x10 will (probably) be louder than an eden 15 because of the bigger cone area but not as hi-def, that might be a good of a bad thing depending on the sound you like.
And then there come the purists that say that 4x10's and 6x10's and 8x10's are not good choices because speakers placed side by side, among other things, cut the sound's horizontal spread... so your best choice would be vertically staked cones (line two 2x10 cabs placed sideways)

What I mean is that, as far as cabs go, you have no choice but to play as many combinations as you can and then pray that your choice was the wise one.
On a more personal note, regardless of music style I would advise you to go for the more Hi-Fi cabs. The reason is simple, it is much easier to EQ to make a clear cab sound like an Ampeg 8x10 than to make an Ampeg 8x10 sound more Hi-Fi.

ledyard · #7 02-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Emperor 4x15, or old peavey 4x15