Best extension cab for an Ampeg BA500 210 combo?

[BethJBass]

Just wondered what would be some good extension cab options for an Ampeg BA500 combo. We're a somewhat loud 60's-80's cover band (our lead and drummer compete in the tinnitus sweepstakes), so the combo alone is not quite getting thru. Of course the BA500 already weighs in at a backbreaking 90 pounds, so any lightweight options would be great... Thanks!

[JimmyM]

the new ampeg portaflex 210 would probably be a good matchup. they're built similarly enough to where it would probably work out well with it. not available till early march, though.

btw, it will take an extension cab, right? i know the ba115 won't...not sure about the ba500.

[jamzcl]

Over the years I've paired my BA500 with an Ampeg BXT210M, SVT-410HLF & SVT-610HLF. All of these 4 ohm cabs have sounded great with it.

[DrC]

Yes, has one speakon and 2 1/4" jacks. The amp can go down to 2 ohms. The internal combo speakers are 4 ohm, so you can hook up another 4 ohm extension cab.

[RickenBoogie]

I used to jam with freinds with a BA500 paired with an SVT18. It was monstrously loud, and sounded about as good as that amp will allow. I'd think either something like that, or a 1x15 if you can find a 4 ohm 15, or better yet, a good 2x10. Having a matching cab will always trump any other option, that BXT210M mentioned above would smoke- PLUS give you a tilt-back option. The BXT series is long discontinued, and WAY under appreiciated- great sounding "modern" Ampeg.

[solarplexus]

You guys must be very loud. In one of my bands (the one where I play guitar and sing) my bassist uses that BA500 and we are a very loud 3 piece. He never pushed it more than half and must I say, the tone is completely fantastic.