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I need more volume!

need4mospd

need4mospd

Dec 22, 2005
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#1
Currently, I've got an Ampeg B2RE with a 410HE. I was wondering if adding a matching Ampeg 1x15 to that setup would make a noticable increase in volume? Or should I consider a different setup? I'm hoping to keep it around $300-400 spent in the end. I'm open to selling what I've got to buy something else, but I do like the Ampeg stuff in general. A different brand 15 would be cool if it matched well with what I've got.

My B2RE was almost maxed on Saturday and I had a couple people complain that they couldn't hear me. I didn't want to push it much further. I'd like to be able to not worry about being loud enough from the low B string to the high C string.

Any and all suggestions welcome.
 
#4
You'll get an extra 3db from running the amp at a lower impedence, and you'll gain from having more speaker area, which means more moving air. Adding a 210, or another 410 (Mwaahhaahhhaaaa!!) would have much the same effect.

However, if the cab you're running now is 4 ohm, you're boned because it isn't safe/recomended to run the B2RE at 2 ohms.
 
#6
I used to have an SWR 4x10 on top of an SWR 1x15. I thought the 4x10 overpowered the 1x15. Any additional cab should be louder. You get the coupling of the cabinets (3 to 6db) in addition to the increased wattage output at 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms.

That said, I would probably look at 2 4x10's. I have since switched to an Ampeg 8x10 with a 300 watt tube head and it is stupid loud.
 
#8
Big D said:
I used to have an SWR 4x10 on top of an SWR 1x15. I thought the 4x10 overpowered the 1x15. Any additional cab should be louder. You get the coupling of the cabinets (3 to 6db) in addition to the increased wattage output at 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms.

That said, I would probably look at 2 4x10's. I have since switched to an Ampeg 8x10 with a 300 watt tube head and it is stupid loud.
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The 410HE + 15E is a perfect match. perhaps the sensitivity of your two SWR cabs was mismatched.

If he wants some balls to his low b, the 410HE + 15E would do it, but two 410HEs would not produce as much low end. trust me.
 
#9
Big D said:
I used to have an SWR 4x10 on top of an SWR 1x15. I thought the 4x10 overpowered the 1x15. Any additional cab should be louder. You get the coupling of the cabinets (3 to 6db) in addition to the increased wattage output at 4 ohms instead of 8 ohms.

That said, I would probably look at 2 4x10's. I have since switched to an Ampeg 8x10 with a 300 watt tube head and it is stupid loud.
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If the 410HE was a little cheaper, I would get a matching one. I got mine for around $480 new and I'm not sure I can get it for that again. Even then, it's a bit too much for now. It's also a few inches bigger than the 15E which will be harder to cram into my small car. I'm not even sure it would fit.

The thought of 8 10" speakers does make me tingle though.... :bassist:
 
#15
8mmOD said:
Cool, well then dont trust me. Skip the 15E, get a matching 410HE & figure it out for yourself. What do I know about it anyway? :hmm:
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I like getting input from everyone!

I'll most likely go with the SVT 15E in the end. It gives me a little more flexibility. It would be a tad easier to transport too.
 

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