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*Help Choosing A Cab*

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by jimmyb, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Apr 14, 2012 #1
    jimmyb

    jimmyb An Avid Indoorsman Supporting Member

    Mar 12, 2003
    Elkton, MD
    I play a Hartke vx3500 on gigs (a 410 combo w/ 350 watts) and love the tone and power it provides all the time. Various styles. The prob I'm having, is @ 105lbs its bulk and wieght have left its mark on my back over the years.
    So..... I'm keeping the rig to gig with and am putting together a rehersal/small gig rig with an emphasis on wieght and tone and price.
    Since I love the tone of my vx3500 I purchased a hartke ha2500 (175@8ohms, 250@4). Now I need a cab...
    So what say u? Obviously cab must handle the head. Versital and light wieght. Open to suggestions reg speaker size but a horn is a must. Last is price point. This will be my practice/small rig so a little bang for my buck would be nice.
    Any suggestions will help
     
  2. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    iualum

    iualum

    Apr 9, 2004
    60453
  3. Apr 15, 2012 #3
    jimmyb

    jimmyb An Avid Indoorsman Supporting Member

    Mar 12, 2003
    Elkton, MD
    That's a great cab but looking for something a little lighter.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2012 #4
    Mushroo

    Mushroo Guest

    Apr 2, 2007
    An inexpensive 2x10 would be a great choice for rehearsals.
     
  5. Apr 15, 2012 #5
    shoot-r

    shoot-r

    May 26, 2007
    Illinois
    +1...

    Or better yet, two 210's.
    Use one for rehearsals/small gigs, both stacked as a vertical 410 when more coverage and volume is needed.

    My working rig consists of two Avatar Neo 210 cabinets that are stacked as a vertical 410...LOVE em'.

    Avatar Speakers
     
  6. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    oldcatfish

    oldcatfish

    Jan 8, 2011
    Hartke Hydrive 1x12 or 1x15 cabs are supposed to be very nice. The 1x12 has an impedance selector switch to run as 4 or 8 ohm. Other choices to consider are the GK Neo cabs and the Markbass Randy Jackson.

    I have the same head and I have a 1 x 15 Marshall cab (1550? I think) and an Eden EX112 1x12 cab. Both sound nice and are lightweight, but I don't think either have a tweeter (I know the Eden doesn't).