Ampeg 810E vs 610HLF

[AKJ]

Why are these cabs priced the same? In all honestly the 810 is probably more than I need (especially because it outweighs me). I mostly play in recording sessions and small-ish gigs using an SVT 4 Pro, so the 610 is appealing to me, but I can't help but think if I'm going to spend the money I might as well get the 810 because who knows what I'll be doing down the road.

Thoughts? Is it retarded to spend the same money on a 610?

[zachoff]

The 610HLF and 810e are way different. I've never been in love with the 610HLF & gig an 810. Easy choice for me. If you want something similar to the 810, but smaller the 410HE is basically half of the 810E

[martinmcfly]

Yeah. The 610 used to be a couple hundred cheaper than the 810. I too was surprised they're the same price now. Maybe you can find a used 610?

[martinmcfly]

Originally Posted by zachoff

If you want something similar to the 810, but smaller the 410HE is basically half of the 810E

I bought a new 410HE 'bout 15 years ago and took it right back to GC the next day because my $200 ADA 210 sounded just as good.

[Buster Brown]

I own (and use) both the 6X10 and the 8X10. Both are fine for what they do, but I prefer the 8X10 over the 6X10.

I "usually" carry the 6X10 for local jobs and the 8X10 when I'm on the road. When we do outdoor stuff I play both.....



Cheers!

[coreyfyfe]

Originally Posted by martinmcfly

Yeah. The 610 used to be a couple hundred cheaper than the 810. I too was surprised they're the same price now. Maybe you can find a used 610?

It is kind of weird. Very different sounds though. You're talking a ported/tweeter 6x10 vs a sealed tweeter-less 8x10. Maybe cost of materials went up on the 6x10 in recent years. They use 6 ohm speakers so the custom manufacture price may have increased. Or they just want more money. Could be a little of both.

If it were me choosing between the two, I'd get the 8x10, but that's what I prefer. If you're only doing small gigs or studio stuff with an SVT-IV I'd say just get the 410HE or 410HLF depending on whether you want sealed or ported.

[cascadian_grind]

It's supply and demand. People are into light-weight portable rigs. The 610 sounds almost like an 810 but is way easier to move. That's worth a lot in today's market.

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by cascadian_grind

It's supply and demand. People are into light-weight portable rigs. The 610 sounds almost like an 810 but is way easier to move. That's worth a lot in today's market.

Actually, they are about the same, in terms of moving them around....at least for me....I tilt them back and go....

[cheezewiz]

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Actually, they are about the same, in terms of moving them around....at least for me....I tilt them back and go....

Other than the 610 fits in most car back seats and the 810 does not.

[coreyfyfe]

Originally Posted by cheezewiz

Other than the 610 fits in most car back seats and the 810 does not.

You'd be surprised. I could fit a 610HLF or my square-back 8x10 into the backseat of my old chevy aveo. If it fit in that car, it will fit in just about any 4-door sedan. That said, the 610HLF is shorter, and the side handles made it easier to get into the car on my own, just tip on the side and lift with one side handle and the towel bar and slide it into the seat. The modern 8x10s don't have those handles.

[Buster Brown]

Well, back in the days when I moved myself I could fit BOTH the 6X10 AND the 8X10 in the back of a PT cruiser.....had to remove the back seat, but after that, it was a breeze.

Now, we travel as a band - load in and out as a band - so it's not much of a problem.....we all help each other out.

[hyp.spec]

810e fits perfect in the backseat of my Ford Fusion.

[johnk_10]

having owned both simultaneously (as well as the 410HLF), they are completely different animals, sound-wise. i like them both, but i kept the 8x10 since i like having the top 10's closer to ear level.

here's some pics of them:
SVT410HLF:


SVT610HLF:


810:


and a whole bunch of ampegs!:

[AmpegUSA]

Originally Posted by johnk_10

having owned both simultaneously (as well as the 410HLF), they are completely different animals, sound-wise. i like them both, but i kept the 8x10 since i like having the top 10's closer to ear level.

here's some pics of them:
SVT410HLF:


SVT610HLF:


810:


and a whole bunch of ampegs!:

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!

[jmattbassplaya]

Originally Posted by cascadian_grind

It's supply and demand. People are into light-weight portable rigs. The 610 sounds almost like an 810 but is way easier to move. That's worth a lot in today's market.

Not in my experiences.

[johnk_10]

Originally Posted by jmattbassplaya

Not in my experiences.

mine neither.

[bassguppy]

Originally Posted by johnk_10

and a whole bunch of ampegs!:

show off.