Ashdown 2x10+1x15 OR Warwick 411 pro?

[tonymcbony]

Hey folks,

Been reading up a lot on what cabs I should upgrade to. I'm currently running an Ashdown ABM500 through an 8ohm Mag 410t. I also might be getting an Ampeg SVT-CL depending on how an auction goes. Of course, if I get the svt, I'll need another cab to get to 4ohms. I want to get rid of the mag; has served me well, I'd just something a bit lighter, more efficent, and 4ohms so it uses all the eve III's power.

I've got 3 options in terms of cabs that will fit in my budget.
1) Ashdown ABM 2x10 + 1x15compact $1200NZ
2) Ashdown ABM 1x15 x2 $1000NZ
3) Warwick wca411pro 4x10 4ohm $500NZ

The Warwick is the unknown really, I have heard dubious things about their amps but their cabs seem to be ok but it's hard to find info on them. I play a P Bass and Pedulla Rapture 4 J2, and rock, progressive, post-rock styles.

Where I'm living got hit hard by an Earthquake and the stores won't be open for a while so I'll be essentially be ordering sound unheard.

Any suggestions?

[Coughdrops]

I have an EVOII ABM500 and use the 2x10 - 1x15 ABM combo to go with the head. I think they match great with the head. They are VERY portable and make transport at gigs super easy. I've been very happy with them. However, I recently bought an old SVT and am looking to cop the old school sealed 8x10 cabs - so I'm getting a Berg NV610 and selling the two Ashdown cabs. I would highly recommend the Ashdowns but you should consider if you want ported or sealed cabs. As much I go back and forth with gear, I just like the focused punch of sealed tens. But again, the Ashdown 210 + 115 go especially well with the ABM head. HTH

[tonymcbony]

Thanks for the great info! Did you try the Ashdown cabs with the SVT? Was it punchy enough or did it have a bit too much flab? More asking if the svt head/Ashdown can combo would give out a good sound.

[IngerAlb]

The WCA411 Pro is (IMO) a very good cab. It keeps your tone meaty without losing clarity. It also has a horn attenuator (frequency range: 1,2kHz-20kHz) and can deliver lots of lows without getting boomy. But TBH I don't know if this cab is a good match for an Ashdown amp...to me Ashdowns tend to sound a bit too "bassy" (I traded mine because when used through my current Kustom DE410 cab the low freqs were too dominant). I think the 411 Pro will complement a modern sounding amp better.

[Coughdrops]

Only did that combo on one gig but it wasnt the best venue. Sound was good but I felt that it wasnt enough speakers. If you are playing at high volumes through the SVT, the Ashdowns may not be enough.

[dubstyle]

Originally Posted by IngerAlb

The WCA411 Pro is (IMO) a very good cab. It keeps your tone meaty without losing clarity. It also has a horn attenuator (frequency range: 1,2kHz-20kHz) and can deliver lots of lows without getting boomy. But TBH I don't know if this cab is a good match for an Ashdown amp...to me Ashdowns tend to sound a bit too "bassy" (I traded mine because when used through my current Kustom DE410 cab the low freqs were too dominant). I think the 411 Pro will complement a modern sounding amp better.

I definitely dig the Warwick pro 411. Absolute clarity and killer low end. Tried one out only this afternoon, along with some other quads roughly around the same price range - TC Electronic, GK and Hartke. Although the Hartke was very good, the Warwick was definitely a stand out all-rounder. Everything I want in a cab. I suppose it's all up to tone preference though, I can see why the GK's are really popular.

[Bassdirty]

Originally Posted by dubstyle

I definitely dig the Warwick pro 411. Absolute clarity and killer low end. .......the Warwick was definitely a stand out all-rounder. ..

I'm gonna go on ahead and second that.

[FunkDragon]

I recently sold a Warwick Pro411.
Great cab! Plenty of punch. HEAPS of bottom end (but not boomy) strong mid's & more than enough top end (use the tweeter carefully!)
Only reason I sold it was I injured my back & it was an older German made model which I believe are a bit heavier than the new ones.
I decided to be kinder to my back so I replaced it with a G.K. Neo 2x12 which also sound pretty awesome & is SOOO much lighter it's rediculous!
I also auditioned a Hartke Hydrive 410 which are super punchy & I loved & would have bought but I ended picking up the G.K. Cab 2nd hand for a bargain instead.
I've also found the Ashdown ABM cabs sound a LOT better than the Mag range. Much better frequency response & much clearer. Nice cabs!
The combination of 2x10 + 1x15 works well.
I was using the Warwick 411 with a 2x10 cab on top also. Was nice!
Am now running 2x12 + 2x10. Pretty damn punchy!