ampeg 610-hlf vs. 410-hlf

[wu-del]

i just bought an ampeg svt 610-hlf. powered by a gk backline 600 head. it sounds like crap man. i've played through a barrowed 410 hlf at practice and it sounded awesome. i know that the head is lacking, but would it make that much of a difference between the two? i would like to keep the 610 because i know i will want more watts out of a cab later, but is the 410 hlf a better "sound quality" cab?

 

[mkrtu9]

I have the svt 410hlf pushing it with a GK 700rbII and it frankly sounds awesome. Never tried the 610 nor the backline 600. How many watts does it push? If your amp won't power the cab then I can see why it would sound like "crap".

 

[WalBassplayer]

I just blew up my 610 HLF with a GK 2001 RB.

Thank God Ampeg replaced it..now I have a NEO412 on order....610 HLF is POS

 

[galore]

You should have bought svt810 instead of 610. If I were in your place, I would try a different, more powerful amp. IMO svt410 sounds better than 610.

 

[Ste_m3]

a wise man once told me! your rig will only be as good as its worst component.

You have a top end cab here, powered by a nothing more than budget amp. therefore your rig will sound, budget.

 

[Crabby]

I never even tried an Ampeg cab until recently. for some reason I figured nothing would ever compare to my Edens. Now I am the proud owner of a brand new black diamond tolex SVT810E and a shiny new SVT112HE. They are both very impressive cabs and I am loving the 810's sealed/no tweeter tone. And holy crap does it cut through the mix!

 

[BillyB_from_LZ]

It's a good amp...

You might want to read fdeck's review of the BL600 and rethink your eq settings...that can make a huge difference.

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[dgonzy2005]

hey guys,

I just bought an Ampeg v4b head and am thinking about the svt40hlf vs ampeg610hlf. I like the warm bass tone, however Ive heard that the 410 can be rather to "low." Would eht 610 be a more well rounded choice? thx

 

[jackcheez]

I've used the Ampeg 6 X 10 with an SVT-CL, an older SVT (MTI), a GK 800RB and a V4-B. All sounded good, no problems.