Used Ampeg 4x10 HLF?? or new Hartke 410xl for same price????

[rattman1]

So this is the question.

Playing classic progressive hard rock with a EBMM Stingray.

I have a Hartke 3500 head:
says it can go 240w @ 8 ohms or 350w @ 4 ohms.

I have played hartke 410 transporter before and got a great sound from it with the Stingray.

I'm not slapping much and don't expect to for the most part.

So which cab would you guys get.... a slightly used Ampeg 4x10 HLF in great shape or a new Hartke 410xl for the same price ($350)??? And why do you feel that way??

There is also a used Hartke 4.5 cab available for about $250.

What is your opinion??

Thanks
Rattman

[morganmcd]

Ampeg

[sleepytime]

I saw the CL ad you posted in the other thread. The cab I was talking about was a B series cab, it looks like the one you are looking at is an SVT. I would get that over the Hartke. In general, if a used cab and a new cab are the same price, the used one should be a better quality cab, which I would say is true in this case. They have different sounds, though. I happen to prefer the ampeg tone.

[JeanBG]

go for the ampeg!

[dubstylee]

I owned the Ampeg, it's a bit loose sounding with a big lows. It depends on if you like a tight mid range or a scooped loose one (Ampeg SVT-410HLF). I'd say go with which ever sounds tighter/more midragne to your ears as it will most likely sit in the mix of classic rock music better.

[Son of Bovril]

I use and like the Hartke 4.5XL, I would recommend that over the standard 410xl always, but as for the ampeg vs the hartke... different tone, depends on your taste really

[rattman1]

Hey thanks all!

Based on what you telling me I will probably go with the Hartke 4.5.
The Ampeg sounds like a quality cab.... but I'm concerned that it might be too much low end and not enough mids.

If the transporter sounded good with my stingray... I have to believe that the 4.5xl will sound ever better.

.... and I can get it for $225 in good shape