Ampeg SVT Cabs

[cvanscott]

Hey, folks.

I'm in the process of building my SVT rig I've been wanting for the last 20 years. It's time. I have a 410HE cab and was planning to get another to go with the SVT-CL head I want to buy soon. On a little bit of a budget, so I've been keeping my open for nice used ones. I haven't discounted adding a 15 to my 410, but I know most would recommend matching cabs. Just recently I saw a 210HE cab pop up for a good price and was wondering if anyone's had any success pairing one of these with a 410 or could give me the pro's and con's and whatnot?

Thanks!

 

[two fingers]

If the 2-10 is an 8 ohm cab, and the 4-10 is a 4 ohm cab, it will work just fine for the cabs. Each 10" speaker will still get the same amount of power.

The question then becomes "Will the SVT run at a 2.67 ohm load?" I'm guessing it will. But, hopefully, someone with more expertise than I have will pop in and help us out.


Now, if the 2-10 is a 4 ohm cab, don't do it. The 2-10 cab will be getting the same amount of power as the 4-10, which means you'll ve working the 10" speakers in the 2-10 twice as hard..... because that same amount of power is divided by TWO instead of FOUR. The same holds true if they are both 8 ohm cabs.

Hope this helps.

 

[voided3]

The 410HE is 8 ohms so the 210HE, also 8 ohms, might not be the best pairing for that reason and because the 210 is ported whereas the 410 is sealed. The 410HE has the same 32 ohm speakers from the 810E and the 210HE most likely has 16 ohm drivers from the 410HLF.

 

[meatwad]

I highly recommend going with two matching 410HE cabs. Why? Because -

... it's what I use when I need to move some air. An 810 fridge can sometimes be bought for close to what a 410HE goes for.

 

[cvanscott]

Well thanks for the input, guys. I guess I'll go with my gut and be a little patient for another 410.

 

[BogeyBass]

Good decision

Adding a 2x10 technically adds a little more. But nothing really noticeable.

I've been using 8x10 cabs for 20 plus years. Never complained about needing this or that. Never had " beaming" or " dispersion" problems and never needed buy anything else.

Basically you double the speaker area to gain 3dB so another 4x10 will do the trick.

And likewise 4x10 definitely works and makes nice matching cabinet. But I find them dreadful to move and would actually prefer to tilt n slide a " heavier" 810 cause they roll pretty nice. And the height makes loading easier.

So keep in mind used 4x10 is often the same price or higher than a used 8x10.

You could potentially buy a 810 and sell the 4x10 for funds. Or just go ballistic and buy a another 810 lol

 

[rodl2005]

Definitely a good idea to wait and get a matching 410.

 

[ledyard]

Agree on selling the 410 and getting a 810. Or split and get a 610.
Nevermind the 15. Why biamp? It's not going to come through the PA. That sweet sound you put together and adjusted the crossover just so, so you think it's really killer is moot in a live situation other than your own monitor. Unless you're the headliner and your sound guy has the gear and time and knowledge to mic a 10 & 15 and mix it

 

[basscapes]

My "approximation" of the SVT sound comes via an Ampeg SCR-DI into a Quilter Bass Block 800 (usually run flat, while letting the SCR do the EQ heavy lifting), which in turn drives an SVT810E.

At the time of purchase, I probably would have bought the Heritage instead, but couldn't factor the extra $$$ (maybe I should have).

That being said, I've been more than happy with the SCR-DI/BB800/SVT810 combo now (and now pushing a P-bass and Keeley Bassist compressor down its throat!).