Help Needed -Ampeg

[dand666]

Hi guys, just some advice please.

Recently purchased an SVT 4-pro and have a B series 4x10.

Personally i dont think this is loud enough for what i need, (pubs, functions e.t.c)

Can u guys recommend me anything louder? Apart from the 8x10 as this is too un practical.

Maybe the classic series 4x10? or any other cabs?

[bassguppy]

The head shouldn't be the problem. I'd say pick up a 2nd B Series 410. The SVT-410HLF will give you more low end and an increase in volume but I don't think you would see a significant volume increase.

[RickenBoogie]

Your volume problems are due to spkrs, not amp. 2 identical cabs is always the best solution.

[80'sRocker]

You are not the first to mention this issue, many here on TB have complained about their SVT-4 not being loud/powerful enough. I have an SVT-4 Pro and some days it seems powerful, others not (I know, not possible right?). I always run it through 2 Mesa Road Ready cabs, a 1x15 and a 4x10. I was thinking or trading her in the other day (for a Blackstar 40 git amp, real nice btw), tested her out again and sounded very powerful so I deceided to keep. Is this an issue w/ SVT-4's??

[BassmanPaul]

A 4x10 isn't loud enough for a pub??? Best is Rick's suggestion of a second 4x10.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by 80'sRocker

You are not the first to mention this issue, many here on TB have complained about their SVT-4 not being loud/powerful enough. I have an SVT-4 Pro and some days it seems powerful, others not (I know, not possible right?). I always run it through 2 Mesa Road Ready cabs, a 1x15 and a 4x10. I was thinking or trading her in the other day (for a Blackstar 40 git amp, real nice btw), tested her out again and sounded very powerful so I deceided to keep. Is this an issue w/ SVT-4's??

No, it's an issue of where you set your gain (4 Pros really need their gain cranked hard to get super loud cleanly...I usually set it in the 3:00 position or thereabouts when I get supplied one on a gig). Also, bear in mind your 115 will take maybe 200-250w tops, and mixing cabs can cause phasing issues where some notes are big sounding, most sound normal, and some are gone. Doesn't always happen to a large degree, but matching cabs are recommended to keep those issues at bay.

BTW, any time you want to get louder, adding a matching cab ALWAYS works way better than doubling your wattage.

[dand666]

Yeah i knew the head was not a problem just the cab. Really didnt wanna get a 8x10 due to the size.

Guess i'll need to have a little play around with the head, then if not buy another 4x10?

Also i dont have the special mono bridged cable that ampeg issue.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by dand666

Yeah i knew the head was not a problem just the cab. Really didnt wanna get a 8x10 due to the size.

Guess i'll need to have a little play around with the head, then if not buy another 4x10?

Also i dont have the special mono bridged cable that ampeg issue.

Very easy to make one or rewire an existing speakon cable. I forget how but all you need is a screwdriver.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

Very easy to make one or rewire an existing speakon cable. I forget how but all you need is a screwdriver.

1+ to positve and 2+ to negative?

[AwkwardLoudness]

Try a Bergantino NV610 cab. Then, your problem might be that the cab is too loud. It's kinda heavy but has tilt back wheels.