need urgent help ! regarding ampeg.

thin line · #1 07-08-2010, 02:44 AM

hello, i have two options at the moment. either to buy a svt810e or go for the svt 4x10 and 1x15 together. none of my local dealers stock ampeg so i have no way of trying any out. but i have read thread after thread about both but havnt asked anyone what they think i should do. i realy want that pro sound now, i have a acoustic control corp amp with a min load of 4 ohm, so its either the 4 ohm 810e or the two 8ohm 1x15 or 4x10. but the problem is now this, at the moment im using just one istrument cable between my cab and my head, but i noticed on the ampeg cabs there are two available inputs whereas my cab only has one, my amp has two though. so if i did go for the 15 and 10's how would i connect it all up? thanks alot and any help would be much appreciated !

meRTKendrew · #2 07-08-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by thin line

i realy want that pro sound now !

??

what are you using now?

i say get an 810e.

-RTK

YogaBear · #3 07-08-2010, 02:59 AM

Go for the 4x10 with 1x15, maybe you can put it in series, not in parallel.
or, buy a new amp, i prefer 10" and 15".

Cheers

JMBassist · #4 07-08-2010, 03:04 AM

You have more versatility with 2 cabs and an array of 4x10" plus 1x15" instaed of having only 10" configuration. You have one more positive aspect since you can use only 4x10 or only 1x15 if you are playing in different gigs.

This is the setup I use.

a01020201 · #5 07-08-2010, 03:11 AM

ever lug an 8x10 up several flights of stairs?, they sound like god for a price. I would say the 2 cabs in my opinion, that is what i use now. it works well if you do not have a roadie. Best of luck.

spaz21387 · #6 07-08-2010, 03:12 AM

but using the 4x10 and 1x15 your running out of phase which wont sound as good as 2 4x10 cabs. since your amp has only one speaker out theres not a point since you can only plug into on set of the 4x10s. an ampeg 8x10 is to 8ohm 4x10cabs but in one cab. I would say get a 4x10 cab and thats it

Big chicken · #7 07-08-2010, 03:19 AM

thin line · #8 07-08-2010, 04:12 AM

i have a few cabs at the moment but none of them are good enough for my acoustic amp. its impossible to find an acoustic cab in england so this is why im going for ampeg. and also my amp has two inputs available for connecting to speakers. this is why i was wondering how to connect two cabs and an amp, as the two cabs both have 2 for normal jacks and 2 speakons. so how would i with only 2 instrument cables connect it all up? thanks for all the responses so far!

tom once dead · #9 07-08-2010, 04:20 AM

What you should do is buy a speaker cable. Instrument cables run different voltages and you will damage your head and cabs

waleross · #10 07-08-2010, 04:22 AM

Depends on the head you have or don't have. List the head you are running . In any event a 410 + the 15 would get you going. This way as stated you have more rig options,,,,,

thin line · #11 07-08-2010, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by waleross

Depends on the head you have or don't have. List the head you are running . In any event a 410 + the 15 would get you going. This way as stated you have more rig options,,,,,

i have an acoustic b120

thin line · #12 07-08-2010, 04:28 AM

http://acoustic.homeunix.net/twiki/b...c/BassHeadB120

Wes Whitmore · #13 07-08-2010, 05:51 AM

Not all of these posts are right...

As far as wiring goes, you have 2 OUTPUTs available on your amp. Your amp is rated at 4 ohms minimum. If you run 2 8 ohm cabs together, just use a 1/4" SPEAKER cable and connect the OUTPUTs of the amp to one of the 1/4" INPUTS of each cab. That will put 2 8ohm cabs in PARALLEL and get you to a 4 ohm total load.

I prefer 2 smaller cabs for portability, and generally use the same two cabs.

#14 07-08-2010, 08:10 AM

810e all the way. More volume, more punch. 410/115 combinations always sound gummy to me.

Jim C · #15 07-08-2010, 09:59 AM

If you can stand the weight the 8x10 would be my recomendation

BassmanPaul · #16 07-08-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jhan

810e all the way. More volume, more punch. 410/115 combinations always sound gummy to me.

It's also a terrible match. The 4x10 will me more efficient, handle more power and in all likelihood go deeper than the 1x15. The 1x15 will always be the weakest link and more susceptible to damage.

Paul

stiles72 · #17 07-08-2010, 12:48 PM

All depends on the sound you want, and what head you are using. Sealed Ampeg 410's and 810's wont put out the low end boom/thump like a 15 or a 410HLF will. Personally I wouldnt mix cabs, I'd either go (2) 15's, (2) 410HLF's, or the 810 stand alone. Up to you to decide what you like the sound of best...

bassguppy · #18 07-08-2010, 12:54 PM

SVT 610HLF??

4ohms. smaller than an 810. will fit in the back seat of a sedan. Some say easier to handle and load than the 410HLF.

Selta · #19 07-08-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tom once dead

What you should do is buy a speaker cable. Instrument cables run different voltages and you will damage your head and cabs

smogg · #20 07-08-2010, 01:07 PM

You are suppose to use an "instrument cable" to run out of your bass and into the amp. You need "speaker cable" to run out of the amp and into a cab. There is a big difference between the two. Fix that first, then decide if you really need a new cab.