Best 410 for a 5 string

[two fingers]

At a lower price point, Peavey TVX/TFX series. I used one a while back as supplied backline, with a Firebass head, and I absolutely could not get the thing to fart/rattle. Even with no compression and absolutely beating on an open B, it took everything I could throw at it. There are even a few 4x12 versions floating around for those with a desire for total and complete overkill

If your price range is only a few hundred bucks, you would be hard pressed to find a better cab. Heavy as crap. Very little cool factor. But man they really do sound good for the money.

 

[hsech]

Carvin BRX10.4. It's ported and supposedly tuned for low B. It handles my low B just fine and isn't bad at a little over $500. The down side is it weighs 92 lbs. A lot of cabs are in that weight range though. I've pushed my BRX10.4 with a BX 500 Watt head and a B2000 2,000 watt head.

 

[spectorbass83]

Eden D-410XST for sure - speaking from experience, this paired with an Ampeg V4 was an amazing combination.

Ampeg SVT 410HLF is another obvious choice - I have been running this cab for about 4 years. It will reproduce the low B extremely well, but it's not as tight as the Eden.

Considering your budget is a few hundred bucks, I would recommend looking into a used HLF Ampeg. The Eden will be out of your price range, even used.

 

[georgestrings]

Svt 410hlf

+1...


- georgestrings

 

[bikeplate]

Look for a used Bergantino HS410 or HD410

 

[jzonbass]

VI have more than $200 buck to spend something in the middle.. I know some of you out there are not fans of the rh450 but its it's a great middle of the road head... not something you would use in concert .... witch would be SVT & SVT 810... it gives great tone and great practice/rehearsal it has head phone and mp3/aux jack witch i need i married with children and i can jam for hours ,learning new songs you know that over and over get that rif down... it will push a middle of the line 410 it already pumps a Neo avatar 210 8ohm's I know if I had a second identical 210 it would pump at 4ohm's ... maybe as suggested earlier ... I really like what I read about mark bass 410, yeah and there amps.... that's for a later day down the road .. the craving for equipment is on going .. isn't it .. thanks guys for hearing me out... JZ

 

[Fuzzbass]

I use a Berg HS-410 with good results

My 4x10 is a pair of Bergantino HS210.

 

[Jheake]

"SVT 410hlf"

+2

 

[Bulldawg82]

I use an Eden 410XLT and she sounds great. But, you will also need to check out your strings (gauge/tension/brand) and how you are EQ'ing your amp. These will play just as big a role into achieving the sound you want out of your B string (which is the real issue when talking about 5 string basses).

 

[chaosMK]

Just EQ for 5 string. Any quality cab should do.

 

[Jim Nazium]

What are your goals? That is, what do you want that you're not getting from your curent rig? Is it just more volume, or is it a different sound?

 

[jzonbass]

I use an Eden 410XLT and she sounds great. But, you will also need to check out your strings (gauge/tension/brand) and how you are EQ'ing your amp. These will play just as big a role into achieving the sound you want out of your B string (which is the real issue when talking about 5 string basses).

I play a spector and it is long scale 35" I notice fender 5's are 34" what difference does that play, good ,bad I'm not sure?

 

[Zooberwerx]

Acme B-4, Acme B-2, whatever. It's got a big "B" logo in the corner so it has to be good.

Riis

 

[Session1969]

EDEN

 

[decentbassbreh]

eden 4x10 ported bass cab

 

[jzonbass]

"SVT 410hlf"

+2

Are the svt 410hlf made in china vs US and when did they start in china. I looked at a used one at GC the other day, don't know the difference if there is any I would prefer US made!

 

[lokikallas]

Only the heritage models are us made.

 

[Major Softie]

Used U.S. made PR410HLF. They're so freakin' heavy that, in spite of their great quality, their resale value has taken a real dive as much lighter alternatives have led lots of owners to move to something less suited to power-weightlifters.

I got mine for $275, and it's in almost perfect condition.

This option is only feasible if you have help and do not need to deal with stairs.

 

[JimmyM]

Are the svt 410hlf made in china vs US and when did they start in china. I looked at a used one at GC the other day, don't know the difference if there is any I would prefer US made!

There's a big difference. The US 410hlf's made under SLM were made of OSB instead of real plywood and they used muddier speakers. The Chinese 410hlf's made by LOUD still go tremendously low, too low for my tastes in all honesty, but for me they're more controllable and don't sound nearly as muddy. And while I've yet to hear one, I'd have to think the Heritage 410hlf even better than all of them. I have a Heritage 810e and it's the best sounding 810 in the history of the Ampeg name as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Bulldawg82]

I play a spector and it is long scale 35" I notice fender 5's are 34" what difference does that play, good ,bad I'm not sure?

Spectors are an excellent bass! The difference between 34 & 35" are really negligable. If all things are equal, the 35" will give you better B string response (but you loose the sweetness of the A on a 34 scale - although the loss of that sweetspot A isn't that noticeable to anyone but the bassist). There are compensations you can do on the 34" if you don't get a good B response like increasing the gauge size. But, if you are happy with your B response - stick to what you have. Spectors are a good bass and I'm sure she is serving you well. People may disagree with I have said here, but this is my experience.