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05-26-2011, 05:03 PM
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Which is the better setup? A good 410 rated at 4 ohms or a pair of 8 ohm 210's?
I like the idea of the paired 210 set up, but would you lack the depth and punch of a single 410?
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05-26-2011, 05:05 PM
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05-26-2011, 05:16 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, Connecticut, USA | | | All else being equal, two 2x10 cabs = one 4x10 cab in terms of tone, power handling, etc. There is nothing inherently better tonewise about a 4x10 cab. In fact, the 2x10 cabs would offer many benefits, such as vertical stacking or leaving one home for smaller gigs. FWIW the mighty Ampeg 8x10 is nothing more than four 2x10 enclosures. Every 2 drivers operate in their own space.
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05-26-2011, 05:19 PM
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05-26-2011, 05:28 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Hartke Amplification | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula, CA | | | Yeah, two 210's have the edge, but I have been more than impressed with my Hydrive 410. It weighs about 56 lbs and is pretty narrow = easy for me to schlep by myself. |
05-26-2011, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jjk2007  Yeah, two 210's have the edge, but I have been more than impressed with my Hydrive 410. It weighs about 56 lbs and is pretty narrow = easy for me to schlep by myself. | Lucky you. My old 410XL tips the scales at just over 90 pounds. It sounds great and I believe it could take a direct hit from a sidewinder missile and live to tell about it, but it is one more back breaking, bulky bit of kit come moving time.
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05-26-2011, 05:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dacula, GA | | | If you don't care about having "that" look for your rig, two 2x10's. You can vertically align them, leave one at home, not throw your back out, etc. It'll cost more most likely, but hey, it's worth it.
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05-26-2011, 05:53 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Way out there! | | Another vote here for 2 210 cabinets. I used to have two EV B-210s that I usually stacked vertically. 
If you aim them just right I may hear them from here. 
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05-26-2011, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by jjk2007 Yeah, two 210's have the edge, but I have been more than impressed with my Hydrive 410. It weighs about 56 lbs and is pretty narrow = easy for me to schlep by myself. | +1 for a Hydrive 410. I just traded out of a MESA PH410 into a Hydrive. Love both cabs but my back is far happier with the Hydrive! I do like the versatility of the 2, 210 idea.
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05-26-2011, 06:08 PM
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05-26-2011, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by noahw1 I'm in the 2 2x10 camp for sure. Easier schlep. You can go big or go small. | Somebody else tell him, it's not my turn.  |
05-26-2011, 06:38 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio | | | When I used to use Eden stuff, I had two 210XLT and a 410 XLT. I preferred the two 2 10s. For weight, versatility, and sound. It seems the two 210 had a bit for volume and low end punch. |
05-26-2011, 07:03 PM
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05-26-2011, 09:40 PM
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05-26-2011, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by billfitzmaurice Somebody else tell him, it's not my turn. | Ok, alright....I'll do it.  Noah my friend, you need to stack those cabs vertically. Ok, who's next? I did my part.  |
05-26-2011, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jjk2007 Ok, alright....I'll do it. Noah my friend, you need to stack those cabs vertically. Ok, who's next? I did my part. | The pic was taken before I frequented TB as much as I do now and have since seen the light. Even though I've been playing for over 25 years I've learned more about equipment on this site in the past year than possibly the previous 10 combined. |
05-26-2011, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by noahw1
The pic was taken before I frequented TB as much as I do now and have since seen the light. Even though I've been playing for over 25 years I've learned more about equipment on this site in the past year than possibly the previous 10 combined.
| Hey, no sweat Noah. We're just having some fun and I too have learned a ton of stuff here on TB in the last few years. Keep on rockin brother!  |
05-27-2011, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by jjk2007 Ok, alright....I'll do it. Noah my friend, you need to stack those cabs vertically. Ok, who's next? I did my part. | I'll add a pic. Okay, vertical looks a little funny, but SO WHAT? It sounds better and you can hear yourself better. 
And with a smaller head on top it won't look as funny. |
05-27-2011, 02:04 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Midwest Ohio | | Sounds like common sense wins out here. The twin 210's just sound extremely versatile. Thanks for the opinions. 
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05-27-2011, 04:07 PM
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