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Ampeg PF210HE vs Ampeg SVT210AV

richhansen

richhansen

Oct 2, 2006
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Utah
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Endorser of the KSM Foundation Bridge.
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I'm wondering if anyone has compared these two cabinets. I dig my SVT210AV, but it doesn't quite sound as punchy and warm as my SVT 8 x 10 cabinet. I'm wondering if the Portaflex PF210HE might get me a bit closer to the classic Ampeg tone, since it's both a portaflex and it is a larger cabinet? I would assume that the output of both are similar.
 
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richhansen said:
I'm wondering if anyone has compared these two cabinets. I dig my SVT210AV, but it doesn't quite sound as punchy and warm as my SVT 8 x 10 cabinet. I'm wondering if the Portaflex PF210HE might get me a bit closer to the classic Ampeg tone, since it's both a portaflex and it is a larger cabinet? I would assume that the output of both are similar.
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The PF210he is certainly a more heavy duty cab with more low end. The 210av is a medium duty cab that was built to be easy to tote but still have a good solid sound. It's been working for Jon Button with The Who on their current tour :D I've found that boosting the bass a little from where you set the 810e helps to bring back a lot of that missing warmth and punch of the 810e, so I might try that before going for the PF210he. I started using it again with the band I just joined and they all love it. But it's very possible you might favor the PF cab.
 

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