What cab is more efficent?

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Which one will be more efficient for my V-4B, A ampeg svt410he or a fliptop 4x10 w/ emminence B810s in it?

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anyone?

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4 b810s == 98.7db sensitivity.
svt410he (by ampeg's usually accurate stats): 98db

I'd expect them to be functionally indistinguishable in terms of overall volume. I don't know enough specs on he Ampeg drivers to say which will be louder in the mids or bass, but I doubt it's much of a difference.

On the flipside, a 4x10 loaded with 4 Basslite S2010s will give you 2-3db across the board, as much as having an 8x10 made with the B810s, or two SVT410HEs (almost).

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so basically the 2 cabs I mentioned are virtually the same. I guess it's just a "looks" thing then for me. And price difference as I can find an SVT cab used.