Ampeg HLF or PN-115 + PN-210

PBass2004 · #1 10-24-2011, 12:23 AM

Has anyone tried a single Ampeg HLF 410 Cab or the combination of the Ampeg PN-115 + PN-210.

Love to hear your thoughts :-)

rodl2005 · #2 10-24-2011, 12:28 AM

I used to have a 410HLF Didn't like it- too awkward to shift, & tuned too low.
I'd go for either 2 x PN 210's or 2 x PN 115's outta the ones listed. Works best to match yr cabs- if U got the choice

Sinomis666 · #3 10-24-2011, 01:15 AM

I've got a 410 hlf last week to go with my svt classic so far I'm loving it

rodl2005 · #4 10-24-2011, 01:33 AM

Good for you- some ppl DO love 'em. I ain't one of those. Well I thought it was OK until I tried a Bergantino NV610, & then ANY other Berg cab. Seemed to have FAR more definition- without sounding sterile.
In saying that, I Like the Ampeg 810 cab LOTS & also their new PF115 & PF210 are great too. Haven't tried the PN series-sadly.
The other thing I didn't like re the 410HLF was its SHAPE & weight- even tho the NV610 I got after I got the 410HLF, weighed the same, it was far easier to move. The SQUAT-ness & the angle you have to roll the HLF at -to me was a pain.....
Was far easier to me to roll & TILT & slide the NV610 or for that matter, I find the Ampeg 810 much easier to move than the 410HLF.
Each to their own tho.
& My comment above still stands. Get either the 410HLF(if that floats yr boat) OR 2 matching PN cabs

Sinomis666 · #5 10-24-2011, 02:28 AM

After my 90s trace Elliot 410 I've found the 410hlf alot more easier to move,I would of loved to Have brought a 810e but there just to big

I'm about to do 3 arena dates supporting meatloaf so I'm takin my Mesa 400+&my TE 410 so I can biamp it or just have as standby backup rig! so lookin forward to see what the svt cl 410 hlf can do on stadium stage volume setting!

PBass2004 · #6 10-24-2011, 05:55 PM

Rodl2005 i saw a Bergantino NV 610 the other day. Sounded very nice. Does the speaker offset set up bother you?

rodl2005 · #7 10-24-2011, 06:09 PM

I haven't got the NV610 anymore sadly, too much for 1. My bad back & 2. My volume needs.
The cab sounds utterly fantastic, the speakers being 'offset' didn't bother me in the slightest.
I did notice SO MUCH more clarity between that & the 410HLF tho, so much so that all the ppl in the bands thought my playing had improved!

This even tho the NV has no tweeter.

PBass2004 · #8 10-24-2011, 06:19 PM

I know what you mean about the HLF...huge bottom end, sometimes a little muddy but very powerful and rated at 4 ohms. I use a P-Bass so i am unsure whether i keep the HLF or look at different options. ie: 210 plus a 115. I don't want a 410 and a 115. I don't need that size. Or i just got for a PN-410 which is lighter in weight and a little less boomy on the bottom end compared to the HLF. Mind you a 610 would be nice, but again bigger in size :-)

PBass2004 · #9 10-24-2011, 06:20 PM

oops...typo! i meant above "or i just go for a PN-410"

rodl2005 · #10 10-24-2011, 09:15 PM

Totally up to you & your tastes
If you like the 410hlf stick with it. Nobody can tell you what you like best except you.
If the things I don't like about the 410hlf don't worry you......
I'm just giving my opinions.
Goodluck with it.

guillermohands · #11 10-26-2011, 10:37 PM

don't know why some people hate the svt 410 hlf , for me is perfect i play all kind of music , and it sounds amazing with my corvette standard 5 and the svt 3 pro

JimmyM · #12 10-27-2011, 01:40 AM

Hate isn't the word I'd use for the 410HLF. I just don't like cabs that go that low. Other people do and there's nothing wrong with that, but I prefer cabs that are more rolled off on the lows.

PBass2004 · #13 10-28-2011, 04:09 PM

Does the 610 go as low as the HLF 410?