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Congratulations on the Prodigy. I hope it serves you well and brings you much enjoyment! With the head selected, choosing a cab should be simpler (maybe not simple, but more simple than if you were trying to decide on both at once).
Since you have your amp now, if you can try it with the cabs you're considering (especially if you can try it with a band), then I would try everything I could -- I wouldn't limit myself to sealed cabs.
Enjoy the process -- and good luck!
I used a pair of Goliath Jr II's for a few years. They're heavy and awkward. When I got my Ampeg 410 I put real castors on it so it rolls easily. I like that better except for basement gigs.
I don't understand heavy rigs these days when there's so much lightweight gear to be had. I thought my Markbass cabs were light until I discovered Barefaced. I don't have a Barefaced cab, but sure want one.
Of course, many use heavier stuff because they like the sound of that particular gear, heavy or not. But the lightweight stuff sounds great, too. Then, many are loyal to a brand for various reasons. I understand. But for me I need lightweight gear. Some of it is expensive, though.
To each their own, I say, but I'm surprised that more folks don't make a bee line to the lightweight stuff more.
Of course, many use heavier stuff because they like the sound of that particular gear, heavy or not. But the lightweight stuff sounds great, too. Then, many are loyal to a brand for various reasons. I understand. But for me I need lightweight gear. Some of it is expensive, though.
To each their own, I say, but I'm surprised that more folks don't make a bee line to the lightweight stuff more.
That's perfectly OK. You don't have to understand it. Just know that it happens.
I built a fearful 15/6/1 and used it for awhile, but I didn't get the sound I wanted from a couple of different amps - SVT 3Pro, Eden WT 405, GK 800RB. The fearful is in the rehearsal room lately. I play a tube amp now (Traynor); it's glorious. I have yet to put the Traynor on the fearful. That might be awesome too.
Light gear - I'm fine with that. Just not for me these days. Age will get me eventually I'm sure.
Light gear - I'm fine with that. Just not for me these days. Age will get me eventually I'm sure.
You might, depending on the cabs (how easy they are to transport, how efficient they are vs. the 2x10s or the 1x12s you're looking at, and how much you like them) and how loud you need to be, also consider two 1x15s. Try them with your amp if you can.
Not sure if I read this right, but are you expecting a 4x10 to out dual two Marshall stacks? It might work if you can get the cab up off the floor and into a direct line to your ears, otherwise, IMHO, you will need more speakers.
If I were you, given your weight restrictions, I would be looking at 3 2x10's to make a portable/stackable, modular set up. Bring what you need for the gig, leave what you don't at home.
The other thing I would be doing is having a chat with my band mates to get some buy in on helping with the schelp. You are a team, so everyone should be helping to pitch in, for the good of the band.
Fishheadjoe
If I were you, given your weight restrictions, I would be looking at 3 2x10's to make a portable/stackable, modular set up. Bring what you need for the gig, leave what you don't at home.
The other thing I would be doing is having a chat with my band mates to get some buy in on helping with the schelp. You are a team, so everyone should be helping to pitch in, for the good of the band.
Fishheadjoe
