How much can a Ampeg PF-210HE take?

[Devo-lution]

I'm looking for an affordable cab that allows me to push my amp a bit (full tube, 100 watt). Use would be mainly for smaller gigs and recording. I've tried it with my 2x15, but by the time the amp starts breaking up, it's already too loud .

The amp is custom made and only seems to start getting dirty when I dial the Master volume to 8 or higher.

So, bottom line... Can a PF-110 take a 100 watt that's nearly maxed out?

 

[RickenBoogie]

Doubt it, but it's also dependant on your eq settings. If a 215 is too loud, a 212 would be the next step down. A 210 is not much.

 

[JimmyM]

I haven't done that, but I have pounded a PF115he pretty darn hard with as much clean volume as possible from a PF350, and it took it and sounded like it had a little room to spare. The PF210he is thermally rated for 450w, so I don't see why it wouldn't work.

 

[Bass 45]

IME I found the PF210HE gets an undesirable honky tone in the mids when pushed hard. The PF115HE not as much so.

 

[Devo-lution]

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like I might want to check it out.