Good Cab for $500

[CardinalFan984]

I need a new cab, and would like to stay around the $500 range, any suggestions? I was looking at getting a behringer, but judging by some of the reviews I've seen I've decided to see if there's anything better I could get.

 

[kayakbass]

The Eden Nemesis series sounds great! You can find most of those cabs new for under $500.00

 

[scottbass]

Go here:

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/

Good-sounding cabs, good prices. Pick the one (or two) you like.

 

[Bassenstien]

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[BillyRay]

Used cabs. What sound are you after ?

 

[MHensleyJr]

Dude, go for the berhinger! They are like so totally AWESOME!!

 

[stingray69]

I've owned a Behringer 410 in the past - it was heavy as hell (about 105lbs or so). I ended up blowing 3 speakers on different occasion under normal situations (not way loud or heavy low-end EQ). I would highly recommend you have a look at Avatar speakers or in the used market for something.

 

[CardinalFan984]

I play in a metal/hard rock band, so I need something that'll give me a nice amount of low end, and that I won't have to worry about over-working

 

[fenderhutz]

+1

Get an Avatar 410 Neo at 4 ohms. Unless you are doing festival gigs without PA, you wil be set for a looooooong time.

If you are running a head at less than 400 watts get an Avatar 212 instead.

 

[BassScum]

Dude, go for the berhinger! They are like so totally AWESOME!!

You've got to be kidding me.

 

[scottbass]

Dude, go for the berhinger! They are like so totally AWESOME!!

Yeah, dude, they like fit perfectly in the hatch of my Yugo!

 

[greenboy]

Yeah, dude, they like fit perfectly in the hatch of my Yugo!

What - you don't drive a Pinto or Maverick?

 

[Ampeg SVT]

You've got to be kidding me.

Way to ruin it...

 

[dystopiate]

Though not a compartive review, my Hartke 4.5XL cost me about $350 new (around 10 yrs ago). It's going strong and sounds good in various settings. I chose it based on dollar for dollar quality. It's not the best cab on the market, but it's great at its price point.

 

[Jimbow]

For rock/metal, can't beat an Ampeg 810. They're pretty versatile (I get a great sound in my blues band), and are pretty cheap used. I got mine for $500 (right at your budget level.)

 

[UncleBalsamic]

Dr. Bass

 

[Gintaras]

would help to know what head you are going to use with it.

 

[lowendblues]

"Get an Avatar 410 Neo at 4 ohms. Unless you are doing festival gigs without PA, you wil be set for a looooooong time.

If you are running a head at less than 400 watts get an Avatar 212 instead."


Just curious,,,,, whats the advantage of the 212 over the 410 when considering power output????

I just picked up a new GK 400RB IV and am looking for a nice cab to match it up with. Its 280 watts into 4 ohms.

 

[BillyRay]

You want deep chest pounding low-mids and you don't want to risk over-working the cab ? I give you the Peavey BW 215-D or the Mesa Diesel 215. If you want something more modern (with a tweeter and brighter), a decent quality 410 (or two of them) like the avatar suggested would be your best bet.

The Peavey listed above is considered a cult classic as is the Mesa (with the Peavey being way cheaper). The way things are going, I'd wager that the Avatar is also going to be a classic soon. Can't go wrong with any of these options for metal/rock.

 

[Steve]

Take a deep breath, let the GAS subside.
Put the $500 in your pocket.
Get another $150 and buy one of the Berg 322's that are posted in gear for sale.