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EBS 410 Classic?

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ndrifka

Aug 14, 2008
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I'm thinking about ordering an EBS 410 Classic cab. I like the idea of a 4 ohm stand alone 410 cab rated at 500 watts or more. The Tolex covering also helps ;). There are no local dealers, so I need to rely on reviews. I'm looking to replace my 410HLF...just not digging that cab...sounds too dark and muffled for me. I searched and came up with very little info on the EBS cab, so I'm hoping to hear from people who've played through one. I like a warm yet punchy sound. I'll be using a 700RBII and 5 string basses with the new cab, and be playing classic rock and metal.

I'm also open to other ideas for a 4 ohm 410 cab rated at 500 watts or more. Tons of 8 ohm cabs out there, but I'm looking specifically for a 4 ohm cab.
 
#2
I had 2 Ebs 410 classic cabs this year. In my opinion they sound much less modern/hifi sounding than the Ampegs. The Ebs Classic cab resale value is very low so im sure you can find a great deal on them. There are a few drifting around the Nyc area that ive seen in recent months.
 
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fleabee said:
I had 2 Ebs 410 classic cabs this year. In my opinion they sound much less modern/hifi sounding than the Ampegs. The Ebs Classic cab resale value is very low so im sure you can find a great deal on them. There are a few drifting around the Nyc area that ive seen in recent months.
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I'm definetely not looking for a modern sound, which is one reason I'm drawn to the EBS Classic. How did you feel about the quality of the cab and speakers? I have read that the cab isn't very loud compared to some others, and the freq range is 55hz-16khz. Did it handle the lows well in real life situations? My 410HLF went almost too low...to the point of muddying up the sound without specific EQ adjustments.
 
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fleabee said:
Quality was very good and yes it was very loud. I didnt have any problems with it. I play 6 string so it handled the lows and highs very well. I sold it because I needed the cash otherwise I would still have it. At the time I was using an Avalon U5-power amp-Ebs cabs.
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Thanks. I also just saw the Ashdown ABM 414T. That is a 4ohm cab that might fit my needs, but again no darn local dealer. Anyone have info on this Ashdown cab, or maybe even experience A/Bing the two cabs?
 

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