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Originally Posted by sleepytime 
The OP wants to know if the Megabass will work well with a 410. Maybe I'm wrong, but I am assuming he doesn't want to go out and buy a garage full of gear. The easy, sensible answer is that the Megabass isn't the best choice when using a single cab. If you want to get the most power out of the head, get two 4 ohm cabs. If you want to use a single 410, a simple mono head would serve you better.
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you are wrong... the full range mode turns it to a single head (4 ohm mono)... the OP did discuss wanting other cabinets.
"I'd like to add a second cab later. A 210NEO or the newer TB115."
It would require some type of pre-box and 2 Megabass to turn it to a stereo
As the manual points out this was never meant to be a stereo amp.. it's hi/lo with crossed over chorus.... In a live setting, folks can not articulate stereo bass.
It will work great in full range mode... will also open up future possiblities with biamp mode....
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No back to helping our original poster.
The Mega works great in the full range mode with a single cab... 200 clear watts is more than many of us actually use.
Please accept my condolences for the less than courteous reply after mine.. unfortunately most folks don't know this head... it will easily accommodate 4-8 ohm cabinets.... 2 for high.. 2 for low... it has full range for running just one.... it is one of the solutions that will allow for 2 different types of cabinets - some will endorse this .. some will suggest to stick with one style.
Cabs --- after having many.. the difference between 4 and 8 ohm isn't worth it... more speakers move more air.. not the marinal watts..
IF needed, you can run 4-8 ohm cabs... (that's if needed).. or you can mix/match between them using the cross over... this is one of the few heads that effectively can blend different cabs (using the EQ and crossover etc)
Blindly I always suggest to plan in flexibility. Some venues are huge.. some have PA support.. The reality is when needing more power than this puts out, you can either use a DI box or one of the 2 on the back (or one in full range mode)
In short.. full range mode is more than enough for clear output up to a mid sized venue (with or without pa supprt).. the manual goes thorugh how to add additional cabinets when the needs expand. I've successfully ran 32-10s with this (silly I know).. the reality is that many of us only need a few speakers to do the job.
The benefits of this one are clarity, crossed over chorus, future flexibility etc....
Without knowing your location and/or buying price on the Mega, it's tough to tell you if it's a good deal or not.
I've had zero issues with a mega. In reality, I rarely play one out as with PA support large amps are not necessary (yes have some much bigger stuff).
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I'm always cautious not to say "yes or no" not knowing your setup (if yo play wiht a band... what the specs are if you do).. who knows you may be picking this up in never touched condition for $75
To really help you more, I'd need additional information.
Like noted, I'd pull down the manual before deciding... PM me directly if you have additional details or I can help you specifically compare etc.
Tim
