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They are probably not making many of them any more because it's not really necessary. The difference in volume you would get from the slightly higher watt output on your amp at 4 ohms vs 8 ohms is minimal at best, not even audible at worst. Add that to the fact that most amps don't go down to 2 ohms so stacking two 4 ohm cans can be done in most cases.
That pretty much makes the case that the companies that do make a 4 ohm version do so because some bassists have bought into the hype that they "have to get the most out of their amps". But, again, you will notice virtually zero difference in volume between running the exact same amp with a cab that is 4 ohms or 8 ohms (all other details being equal).
If I were you, I would get an 8 ohm one anyway. Then if you decide you need more volume you can stack another one under it and not go below the minimum 4 ohm load most amps require.
Best of luck with your cab search.
That pretty much makes the case that the companies that do make a 4 ohm version do so because some bassists have bought into the hype that they "have to get the most out of their amps". But, again, you will notice virtually zero difference in volume between running the exact same amp with a cab that is 4 ohms or 8 ohms (all other details being equal).
If I were you, I would get an 8 ohm one anyway. Then if you decide you need more volume you can stack another one under it and not go below the minimum 4 ohm load most amps require.
Best of luck with your cab search.
I currently don't have a 410 but am looking to add one for speaker area.Use ohms law and maybe you can re-wire your cab into a four ohms
I agree. I believe the way the math works, it comes out to +3 DBs every time you double the wattage. so a 4 ohm cab will get you 3 DBs more, but no expansion potential... unless your amp does 2 ohms.
I get why they don't make them and am not complaining.
I've heard said before about the difference between 8 and 4 ohm on output, but to my ear it isn't so. Every amp I ever had always got more responsive when I went from 8 to 4. Placebo be damned.
Interestingly, the higher end cabs seem to come in 4 ohm. Barefaced, for example, often only come that way.
As for another cab - easy for you to say! I'm here looking at some cabs well over $1000 smackers. and you want me to buy two?
I really want a single cab; the band has an Ampeg SVT410HLF that more than gets the job done on the low end, but I don't like midrange, the harsh high end, and the weight. "Heavy" should have new word, say, "Ampeg;" "Damn, that thing is Ampeg!!"
Currently the plan is to wait for the GK CX410 first, then Aguilar, then go up if that doesn't get it. My guess is I'll end up with a Barefaced because I like everything I've ever heard about them. But paying that kind of cash for something sight unheard... crazy.
In terms of electrical energy being spent, yes, it's double the "volume". According to a person's ears it's "just a bit more"
And also, I am awash in amps. I've got 5 or 6. If I need more I can bring and extra head. In fact, I always gig with a spare micro in the bag. Or use one of my racks and gang the stereo channels together. Or use the CA-9 and the Xti-4000 together with the class D amps. Power, I got. 410s, I no got.
Avatar is definitely on the radar. Lately I had been looking at the 2112 , but just think I need more speaker area to get what I'm after.
I've played out of 2 4ohm 410s. i had an Ampeg SVT 410HLF for about half a year a long time ago. It was ok, it had a lot of low end but there was something a little off about it to me. I sold it to a friend because i needed money and didn't have a band at the time. the next one i had was quite the opposite, it was a Carvin BXR10.4 NEO cab. I owned that for 4 years and never got a sound i totally loved out of it, i thought it was actually lacking a lot of low end. i did like that it could handle a lot of power and it was a very tough cab too, if it had more low end I probably would have kept it, but i sold it last year because i needed the money...
I now only own a Fender 8ohm Rumble 410, it sounds very good and i haven't run into any issues with it yet, i may add another cab to it down the road but for right now it's not needed
I now only own a Fender 8ohm Rumble 410, it sounds very good and i haven't run into any issues with it yet, i may add another cab to it down the road but for right now it's not needed
There *is* a reason for this, you know.
But a buddy of mine has a 4 ohm TC 4x10 he quite likes. I think it sounds weak, but it's his rig, not mine.
On the other hand, the most iconic bass amp built is not (officially) 8-ohm capable. Then again, I don't know if companies who aren't Ampeg are necessarily building cabs with the idea that bass players may be using them with SVTs. On the other hand, maybe cabinet-focused companies like Berg and Epifani are.
