Peavey Tour 810 vs. Ampeg SVT810?

[bassman1185]

Anybody have any experience comparing these cabs? I REALLY like the ol' SVT810 tone, but I'm kind of curious how the lighter, more powerful (twice the RMS rating), ported Tour 810 stacks up against it.

For background, I play a Jazz bass (tuned CGCF) through a bunch of effects, into an Ashly preamp/Peavey IPR1600 poweramp and (currently) two Tech21 B410 cabs. I've been less and less happy with the B410s recently, because they don't seem to do a good job of filling out a room. I play in a heavy post-hardcore band.

[dukeisdog]

Originally Posted by bassman1185

Anybody have any experience comparing these cabs? I REALLY like the ol' SVT810 tone, but I'm kind of curious how the lighter, more powerful (twice the RMS rating), ported Tour 810 stacks up against it.

For background, I play a Jazz bass (tuned CGCF) through a bunch of effects, into an Ashly preamp/Peavey IPR1600 poweramp and (currently) two Tech21 B410 cabs. I've been less and less happy with the B410s recently, because they don't seem to do a good job of filling out a room. I play in a heavy post-hardcore band.

I wasn't a huge fan of the Tour 810 when I demo'd it in the store, though I did plug the Tour 700 head into the 2X15 tour cab, and loved it... I almost bought it on the spot.

I don't know what it is with me, I just prefer 12s and 15s to 10s. Maybe trying out the 2X15 and the 8X10 in the same store (if possible) would be a good idea, that way you can kind of compare the two of them.

[bassman1185]

Was there anything in particular that you didn't like about the Tour 810? How does it compare to the Ampeg?

[BbbyBld]

The Tour 810 is ported and the Ampeg is sealed.

The Tour 810 goes pretty low and responds like a large 410. A sealed 810 like the Ampeg is more about low midrange.

Peavey's sealed 810 is the VB810.

[pvbassfan]

It sounds like you'd be a bigger fan of the VB-810 cab. Less money than the import Ampeg and built in the USA.

[misplacedbass]

For my endorsement Peavey gave me the Tour series 8x10 and the Tour 700 head when they came out. I love my new rig. I'm able to get a full range sound from crazy lows to sharp high.

They don't make the Tour 8x10 anymore but if you get a chance to buy one they are worth it for sure. It has an attenuated horn also for awesome versatility.

With all that said.....if I could I'd just go with a 4x10 and a 1x15 like I used to run before the endorsement. The 8x10 is pretty much for huge sound not your local bar (unless you want to shake the ladies around).

I say the Tour 810 is a good buy!

-MisplacedBass