Ashdown Mini 4x8

[JMasc]

Im considering buying a Ashdown Mini 4x8 b/c the price on it is only $320 from 580. Im debating on what head to buy though. My budget is around $300. I have been looking around on ebay and I was thinking about the Ampeg b2r head or the Yorkville XS400H. If anyone could give me some advice on if this would be a good setup or what would be I would apperciate it. The style of music I am playing is Metal/Hardcore.

 

[nottswarwick]

I have one of these, and use it with a Hartke 3500, which sounds nice. However, would say that for music where a full, loud, deep sound is needed, it is best used with a 15" cab also, for the bottom end. Not that the 4*8 is lacking, just that is it small, and you need to shift the air.

 

[JMasc]

So I would still be able to get decent sound with just the 4x8 untill I am able to add on the 1x15?

 

[nottswarwick]

You would - it is a very nice sound, but it depends on how loud you need it to be. 8" speakers are not 10s or 15s, and I find that used on its own the cab can get a bit "honky" if you know what I mean as you push it.

I like mine as it is small (not light though) - you really need to try one I think

 

[JMasc]

I need it to be loud enough to play a club type atmosphere with around 1-500people. So nothing to big.

 

[nottswarwick]

It shouls be OK, but better with a 15" cab (the matchin mini15 goes well). Just dont expect earth shattering lows at high volumes.

I go through our PA, so it is fine for me for onstage monitoring purposes.

 

[JMasc]

Would it be possible for me to run my 1x12 hartke with it for now? It is 120 Watts @ 8 Ohms.

 

[nottswarwick]

You could. The mini48 is 8 ohms too, so both together would be a 4 ohm load, which most heads should drive.

Try the Ashdown heads too if you can - the ABM stuff is GREAT

 

[JMasc]

Alright, i'll check them out.
Thanks for the help.

 

[birminghambass]

JMasc, sent you a PM.

 

[lildrgn]

Im considering buying a Ashdown Mini 4x8 b/c the price on it is only $320 from 580. Im debating on what head to buy though. My budget is around $300. I have been looking around on ebay and I was thinking about the Ampeg b2r head or the Yorkville XS400H. If anyone could give me some advice on if this would be a good setup or what would be I would apperciate it. The style of music I am playing is Metal/Hardcore.

$320??!?!?!! Sign me up. A store up here quoted me $569 (down from $799!)new. Is the $320 new or used?

 

[notduane]

$320??!?!?!! Sign me up. A store up here quoted me $569 (down from $799!)new. Is the $320 new or used?

I think it was a "blemished" unit at zZounds.com

* I missed it by...that much *



BUT, seein's how I'm single, hence --> excellent credit rating ,
I got one at ~$580 anyways for my birthday

dang, it's a fun little box

I was a little concerned though; an online German store had it spec'd at
75Hz to 20KHz. I ran a 100 watt tube head into it and started playin
open E a bit. No problemo. I can see where adding a 12" or 15" would
prevent high power level fartin' and give more "oomph" though