Good replacement driver upgrades for Ashdown ABM cabs?

[Le Chat Noir]

Hi, I've been a happy Ashdown owner for many years. I currently own an EVO-III 500, which I bought after my UK-made EVO-II was stolen

Sadly, the driver in my ABM 115 cab blew a while back and now I've got a little spare cash I'm thinknig of replacing it with something a bit better than the factory standard Blueline. I mainly play pretty heavy garage rock so I like a bit of dirty grind and growl with plenty of punch.

I actually no longer use my Ashdown 410T either as I find it to sound a bit woolly compared to other cabs I own.

So... does anyone have any driver reccommendations for these cabs please? I'd be interested in upgrading the drivers in the 4x10 too. I've read that the Eminence Kappalite 3015 might be a good bet for the 15? I'm quite interested in neos, particularly for the 410T as it's a heavy cab with awkward handles!

Looking forward to any responses, thanks in advance!

 

[billfitzmaurice]

The 3015 is the best driver if you're pushing it with 300 watts or less, the 3015LF if more, provided it's being used with the 4x10. The Deltalite II 2510 is the best sounding ten but a bit pricey; the Basslite S2010 will put out just as much low end, doesn't have quite the mids, for less $.

 

[Le Chat Noir]

Thanks for your reply! I'll check out those drivers

I should also mention I'm in England so Celestion are cheaper and Eminence more expensive... any other UK dwellers tried any of the neo Celestions in an Ashdown cab?

 

[Le Chat Noir]

I bit the bullet and ordered 4 Deltalite II 2510 and a 3015LF from Thomann.

Will report back and let y'all know how it goes

I'm quite looking forward to reducing the 4x10's weight, if nothing else!