8ohm vs 4ohm 104HF cab with markbass big bang?

[cpjofarrell]

104HF cab - 800watts (4+8)
Big Bang- 500watts @ 4
300watts @ 8

I currently own a big bang amplifier and was looking for a cab to match it. However, after 'extensive' research on multiple forms, I am still clueless. I have narrowed the search for a cab down to the 104HF. I was hoping that the big bang does work to a somewhat decent extent with that cab so that when I need more power down the line I can get a different amp. I was also wondering if I should get the 8ohm or 4ohm version of the cab because I don't think an 8-ohm cab would put through enough power but on the other hand it could be coupled with another cab if I wanted to in the future. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BassmanPaul]

The 4Ω version will not be noticeably louder than the 8Ω. I'd buy the 8Ω version so that there would be room for expansion to a second cabinet if the need arise in the future. With the 4Ω that's it, you can't add another cabinet.

 

[S-Bigbottom]

WELCOME TO TALKBASS!

More speakers make more loud than more amp power, so go 8 ohm so you can add.

If you know the one cab will be all you will ever need the 4 ohm will get you a bit (and I do mean bit) more from the more power of the amp. This is good with low power amps and tube amps, but if you get a higher powered amp in the future you can also blow that cab easier do to more amp power going into the speakers. If you want to add a cab with the more powerful head of the future, unless it can go to 2 ohms you can not.

Safer and more flexible (can add cabs with most amp heads) go 8.