610's and 810's. Who has them and REALLY needs them?

[Mike A]

downsized my Ampeg 810 to the Berg NV610. I've seriously considered downsizing to two of the Aguilar 112 cabs but can't talk myself into listing the Berg.

If at all possible, I'd recommend adding a couple of 12's when you can finance it, but don't sell that Berg! You'll regret it!

 

[JShogunE]

At high volumes/wattage, more speakers are required to maintain clarity and handle all the power coming in. At the same wattage and input, each speaker in an 8x10 has to do less work than each speaker in a 4x10, to achieve the same sound.

 

[Tom Howland]

I agree. Ampeg's misunderstood cab. I prefer the classic 6x10 over the 8x10. for tone also. But TJM.

I use an Ampeg 610 and love it, I actually find it easier to move around than the 410, because of the extra height rolling around is easier (at least for me).

 

[Wadge]

For years I gigged a 2x15 cab which sounded great but I'm not a big guy and I got tired of lugging that huge cab after gigs. I sold it and got a 4x10 - enough for 90% of the gigs I played. I added a 2x10 on top of the 4x10 - it helped for big stages but I didn't like the fact that the speakers in the 2x10 cab were working harder than the 4x10 cab speakers.

Since then I've moved to IEMs and I only use the 2x10 for really small gigs when there is no PA support.

 

[Thir13teen]

The Mesa Boogie 6x10 rules.

 

[tmw]

Been using a 610 for the past several years. Height-wise it makes sense for me as I am somewhat tall. A 410 did not do it for me and a 212 was a little less than I wanted. Using a 610 brought the sound closer to my ears and that did a lot for my overall stage volume (meaning I needed less of it).

YMMV

 

[GreyBeard]

It's 2x15's (EVM'S) for me. I love the way they shake the floor.

 

[GBassNorth]

SVT VR and Berg NV610 here! Mostly on outdoor gigs and large halls, but I have left the SVT home and used my 150 watt Musicman for bar gigs on occasion. Unfortunately both the SVT and 610 have been collecting dust in my home studio for the last couple of years since I really don't play out much any more. Might be time to sell them soon.

 

[I am Soma]

me as i try to kill our guitarist with loud noises

 

[BearCave]

I own an Ampeg 810E, 410HLF, Bergantino NV610, NV215, HD410, and a Mesa PH412.

I would say that I really only NEED a 4x10 for most situations.

I like variety. It's the spice of life.

 

[Dragan]

Alrighty then TB-ers! Who of you ownes or owned a 610 or a 810 and really needs it? I've seen some posts of people around here, who regret selling there 610 or 810 and feel like they miss something now they have something smaller.

I really like 610's and 810's, but I doubt you need it if you play infront of a crowd of 50 man or so in a (local) pub

Tell me you story!

Before I turn 40 (and then some,meanwhile...) I played big venues,stadium stages included. At the time, I obviously needed big cabs simply because big spaces require big sound,even you have stage monitoring, your tone as you want as much as you want etc is for sure a good thing!
Recently I play clubs and small venues, so I play my small markbass 15'' combo which covers my needs nicely and on rare occasions I go on bigger stage but then I got something from the organiser of the gig and that is it.

 

[hintz]

I've played 8-10's since the early 90's but, someone finally built a 52lb 212 that can do everything and more my 8-10's could do and sound better doing it, so no more fridges for me.

This is why I didn't get an 8/10 or 6/10. ( and I almost did go with a fridge cab)

This sucker is plenty loud, it makes walls shake!! Just as loud and much ,much more clarity than any 8/10 I've ever I've ever had the pleasure of playing through...and I dig 8/10's as well!!

I also don't need this much, but it sure is nice having it

 

[Thehound]

I have a small rig and a big rig with 810svt. Big for gigs, small to jams.

 

[TheCrimsonKing]

The obvious answer is: 6x10 is the perfect height to hold my beer. The 8x10 is perfect for players over 6' 3"

You mean I have an excuse to get an 8x10?, aw yeah.

 

[onda'bass]

Had a mesa ph412, I loved it.....the band and bar not so much.....

 

[phillybass101]

The 610 usually comes with castors and moving from pt A to B is a lot easier than a 410 that may weigh about the same. Also my 610 fits easier in the back seat in my car than a 410 and can handle more wattage. My 610 is 1800 watts RMS.

 

[Fishheadjoe]

NV610 for me! We play clubs with no p/a support and we are a rockin dance band. I need that low end to fill the bar and not stress my equipment doing it. The 610 is tall enough that I don't have my sound rattling my knees. It easily fits in my Ford Flex and as it's a tilt back , very easy to move around as well.
I had a AE410 before the 610 and found I was stressing that thing trying to fill the room. Not any more!
Fishheadjoe

 

[Thomas Kievit]

Thanks for the input everybody!

 

[Slpbass81]

Three things have wrecked my poor ears - one of those three was Marshal Stacks, back in the "who needs earplugs" '70s...

Custom made musician earplugs have saved me so far from going full deaf. You should consider getting a pair even if a lot of damage has already been done.

 

[Smashsquatch]

I had a 8x10. I liked it at first, but the particular 8x10 I had just couldn't get me the tone I was hunting for. Now I have a Low Down Sound 8x8 and I couldn't be more happy.