Need help picking a cab.

[mlwarriner]

Help me? Looking for the best “bang for buck” cab.

Requirements:
4 ohms
Relatively lightweight. No 8x10s, 2x15’s, etc.
Capable of being a single-cab rig (fed with a GB Streamliner 900)
Good for loud fast hardcore punkrock
Under a grand (the more the better) new or used.

I don’t do tweeters, but am not against mid drivers. I don’t have the time, the patience or the ability to build a fEarful. I’d like to have a single-cab rig (again), but am not interested in monstrous “fridge” style cabs. “Big” Schroeders might work, but my past experience with them isn’t the greatest. They’re fantastic cabs, but just not (necessarily) my “voice”. I had trouble getting enough bottom out of them in the past. Would love to keep the cab weight under 100 pounds.

Must be capable of playing small to medium-ish sized venues without PA support.

Suggestions? Experiences? Free apples?

 

[trueno87]

have you tried the new hartke hx 4'10's??

 

[grimmbass]

HyDrive 4x10 with the horn defeated should do the trick. Massive power handling and massive clarity.

 

[ButtUglyJeff]

Uber 212 or 410 in the 4 ohm versions would work well...

 

[jeff7bass]

Uber 212 or 410 in the 4 ohm versions would work well...

Good choices. Probably the Uber 410 since he plays fast/hard punk rock.

 

[Blues Bass 2]

An Avatar TB153 might do the trick . Mine is pretty punchy even though the low end is very extended . It stays really tight when pushed too and gets loud enough for mid sized gigs for sure . You can get them in 4 ohms if you want . They have a tweeter but you can turn it down and with the mid it has it stays pretty smooth anyway .

 

[scraig]

Avatar NEO 4x10s for lightweight and great price. Avatar 2x10 and 1x12 combo is also a great choice. I have all three cabs. The 4x10 Deltas are heavy cabs and I would suggest NEOs if weight and portability is a concern.

 

[dhomer]

You can have a fEARful built.. If you do, I wouldn't get too hung up on 4ohms. The sensitivity on these guys will make ya forget about it... Portable solution? 12/6 and 12sub.. if you need both, there's your 4 ohms. Downside, its slightly out of your stated price range.. OTOH, this could be the permanent cure for cab GAS..

 

[mlwarriner]

You can have a fEARful built.. If you do, I wouldn't get too hung up on 4ohms. The sensitivity on these guys will make ya forget about it... Portable solution? 12/6 and 12sub.. if you need both, there's your 4 ohms. Downside, its slightly out of your stated price range.. OTOH, this could be the permanent cure for cab GAS..

as awesome as the fearfuls are, anybody who knows me even a little knows there's no such thing as a "permanent cure" for any of my GAS

 

[Windreaper]

Out of the cabs I've played, GK 410RBH. Not too light but deliciously loud. Or Avatar 4x10. I would recommend an 8 ohm cab, btw. You will be displacement limited way before you hit 500W.

 

[Rockmusician]

Ampeg SVT 410HLF

 

[ejmy]

Hartke hx410 in only available in 8 ohm. Poster is looking for a 4 ohm.