Ampeg SVT210AV Micro Classic Bass Cabinet

[rodl2005]

The Walkabout's 300w @ 4 ohms, ur SVT's same.....
The TH500 is very cool, don't like the GB STL at all myself, but apart from the Walkabout, an Orange BT500 is, imho, closest to ur tonal preferences & very loud. It's able to get brighter than the Aggy, still sounds tubey & nicely crunchy.

The TH500's wonderful, but has that very muted top end, an SVT has a "normal" top & the BT500's more like it.

[nutdog]

Originally Posted by freedomryder

hey guys,

i recently purchased 2x 210av's and love the sound/size/look of them. I've played an SVT-CL and 810 exclusively for the last 18 years or so and i'd like to put together a more manageable (light weight) 2nd setup that i could still mix and match with.

so... i'm looking for a new amp (not getting rid of my SVT) that i could pair with the 210av's and also use as a backup for my 100 pounder. I'm sure i just need to go try everything but i would love some of your input/experience with the lighter weight micro stuff out there these days.

so far from researching these threads i'm pretty interested in the TH500, Streamliner600 or possibly the Walkabout but i'm not sure it would have enough power for my needs. Size wise, these all look like they would fit on top of 1 of the 210's pretty nicely as well.

i know i won't be able to replicate the sound of my big guy but i would love to get as close as possible!

thanks

I've been using the TH500 with these cabs. A nice, hard hitting combo. It sits on top and stays with no problem but it tilts up a bit. The front feet hook on the handle. It looks very nice on top.

Tried the walkabout briefly. Also nice sounding, but it wouldn't stay on top without some help.

Just traded the walkabout for a streamliner. Works well together. I've been a/b'ing with the TH and they actually sound similar through these cabs except the STM seems to have a more lively feel to it. Subtle. I'm not sure how to describe it. Maybe it's the extra top end. The distortion with the gain pushed is cool. Also looks good on top.

I originally tried a PF500. It sounded great but it had a cutting out problem so I sent it back.

[petersenbass]

Originally Posted by B-string

Why not visit a local speaker repair shop to see if aluminum domes can be fit to the stock speakers? That will give some high end extension.

Hmmmdo you have a pic or link to one? Do you mean an aluminium backing? I'm in Nashville so I'm sure it can be done.

[drea2304]

I use the streamliner 900 with a pair of the 210 avs and it's plenty loud for even large outdoor gigs. My other rig is a SVT-VR and 810 but the stm really cops that svt sound in a small package. I swapped the rubber feet out for a little bit taller set and the stm clears the handle on the 210.

[freedomryder]

thanks for the posts guys, this is great.

drean2304- i've read that the Streamliner is picky about what cabs they like. have you tried it with your 810? good to know about swapping out the feet.

nutdog- yeah, i love my ampeg but the cutting out issues talked about here with the pf-350/500's would make me very nervous. i have a tendency to "dig in" a little and having a head cut out in the middle of a song would be unacceptable.

rodl2005- i know the walkabout is 300w but the SVT can be pushed well beyond the rated 300w i believe.. is that correct?

thanks again

[drea2304]

I have used streamliner with 810 LOUD. I definitely had to roll off the lows but I don't drag it around much anymore.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by petersenbass

Hmmmdo you have a pic or link to one? Do you mean an aluminium backing? I'm in Nashville so I'm sure it can be done.

Look at JBL or Altec drivers center caps. That is how they extended "high frequencies". Ask at live sound companies in your area, they either repair themselves or have a vendor they can offer.

[Johno Dunn]

I've used a PF350 w/my 2x210av stack for about a year now and have never had an issue, nor had a need for more volume. Very SVT sounding AND feeling. Throw a nice compressor in there for some tube "breathe", and your there with a one trip load in!
Love mine!

J!

[Wes Whitmore]

Try thr walkabout!

Originally Posted by freedomryder

hey guys,

i recently purchased 2x 210av's and love the sound/size/look of them. I've played an SVT-CL and 810 exclusively for the last 18 years or so and i'd like to put together a more manageable (light weight) 2nd setup that i could still mix and match with.

so... i'm looking for a new amp (not getting rid of my SVT) that i could pair with the 210av's and also use as a backup for my 100 pounder. I'm sure i just need to go try everything but i would love some of your input/experience with the lighter weight micro stuff out there these days.

so far from researching these threads i'm pretty interested in the TH500, Streamliner600 or possibly the Walkabout but i'm not sure it would have enough power for my needs. Size wise, these all look like they would fit on top of 1 of the 210's pretty nicely as well.

i know i won't be able to replicate the sound of my big guy but i would love to get as close as possible!

thanks

[JimmyM]

I have never had a single issue with my PF350 after a year and a half. That's what I use with my 210av's.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by petersenbass

Hmmmdo you have a pic or link to one? Do you mean an aluminium backing? I'm in Nashville so I'm sure it can be done.

Look at the center of the speakers in the cab. The silver domes are what I am talking about (those are Altec 421A's).

[freedomryder]

Jimmy & Johno- would that be a good backup for my SVT as well? figured it wouldn't move enough air.. i'm totally fine with being wrong though! the bands i play in can be pretty loud.

Wes- i would love to hear the walkabout with the cabs. would probably have to be a buy then try kind of thing i would suspect. could also run 3 210av's with it too looks like?!

[petersenbass]

Originally Posted by B-string

Look at the center of the speakers in the cab. The silver domes are what I am talking about (those are Altec 421A's).

Ah, I see. Thanks!

[bassboysam]

Originally Posted by Wes Whitmore

Try thr walkabout!

+1

the WA does the mildly driven or clean SVT sound almost perfectly.

[nutdog]

Don't let my Pavlovian comment keep you from trying out the ampeg micro's. I have it on good authority that I just didn't know how to set the gain knob.

Seriously, a variety of their micros had that issue but they seem to have worked it out. I would, however, make sure that any one I bought used was thoroughly vetted.

As I said, it sounded great and the ampeg aficionados say it's very SVTish.

Edit: The amps will move air. If you are in a loud band the cabs will probably be the limiting factor.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by freedomryder

Jimmy & Johno- would that be a good backup for my SVT as well? figured it wouldn't move enough air.. i'm totally fine with being wrong though! the bands i play in can be pretty loud.

It is for me, but I can also use a 35w BA110 on my gigs Still, it gets pretty loud.

[Johno Dunn]

Originally Posted by freedomryder

Jimmy & Johno- would that be a good backup for my SVT as well? figured it wouldn't move enough air.. i'm totally fine with being wrong though! the bands i play in can be pretty loud.

Wes- i would love to hear the walkabout with the cabs. would probably have to be a buy then try kind of thing i would suspect. could also run 3 210av's with it too looks like?!

I find it to be plenty loud for all my situations!

J!

[freedomryder]

Thanks for all replies guys. much appreciated! guess it's time to head down to BassNW and test what i can!

[Wes Whitmore]

Originally Posted by Johno Dunn

I find it to be plenty loud for all my situations!

J!

You could actually run 4 8ohm cabs on a walkabout

[Johno Dunn]

Originally Posted by Wes Whitmore

You could actually run 4 8ohm cabs on a walkabout

I'm sure that would KILL!
And easier to carry than a fridge!