Opinions on Bergantino CN410 / AE410, rethinking my Berg stacks!

I sold my AE410 to get 2 AE210 cabs and then sold those when I started to run 3 AE112 cabs.

I prefer modular rigs and less weight to carry.

I'd also be thinking about the HDN series cabs.

 

The 410’s are great; but, suggest you also consider selling one of your 112’s and getting a 212; possibly the HDN212, given your comments about the AE. That would allow you to gig a 312 setup when you need more air moving. I would be surprised if that didn’t work. IME, the Berg 312 is the most modular functional rig out there.

 

I think you should consider these 4x12 cabinets by Hi Tone..and two of these would be a really nice set up..more speaker surface area moves more air..these are like the Hi Watt cabinets of years ago..but are voiced for more low end....HT412 Bass Cabinet - Hi-tone Amplification

 

Just an FYI, the sealed + ported cab combos seem to be the only ones that do not play well together.

 

I have an AE410 and am very very happy with it. I'm sure any of the berg 410's are very nice. 62 lbs isn't too heavy but I could probably throw some wheels on it and make it even easier. For now I handle it without any issue.

 

I’m wondering about the difference between 2 Bergantino 112’s and a 410 as well. I’ve been playing the 12’s for a long time. Is the 410 significantly louder and fuller? I’m not giving up the 12’s but was thinking of trying a 410.

 

My guess is that 410's are significantly louder than 2 12's. 3 12's are probably about the same. It comes down to speaker area right?

 

It occurs to me that last time I had a question about Bergantino cabs I emailed Jim Bergantino. He responded in less than an hour. He’d have the correct info.

 

I used to have two AE112 which were great but not as full sounding as my HT112ER and EX112ER which in turn are not as powerful as my pair of HD210 cabs. Hasn't the square arrangement of speakers in 410 cabs been linked with sound dispersion limitations? 210 cabs allow vertical arrangement also which work well on smaller stages and get the sound to your ears better too. Small heavier cabs are a better solution for me.

 

The AE was a short series. I understand the ae was discontinued cause of the prices of the neo's went up. When they went down, Bergantino didn't make the AE and went a different direction. Anyone know why... Was he not happy with them? I have an AE410.

 

You should Google the specs for the different Bergantino neo cabs, from AE to CN to HDN. The porting went from rear to front (possible production cost benefits), finish from paint to tolex and the machined Bergantino logo disappeared (once again production process simplifications). Soundwise all generations of Bergantino cabs are excellent and differences probably subtle. Analysis of the specs (all freely available online) might give you more clues.

 

I used an AE410 with an Aggy 751 for 3 years - Fantastic rig and easy to transport with BIG sound.

 

I don't think its was a "different" direction. I used AE cabs and then CN cabs and there were many more similarities than differences.

 

I have a cn410 and have run a 76 SVT through it, though not during a gig. The cab itself is my favorite. Light, punchy, efficient. I usually run my walkabout head through it and it gets plenty loud.

 

You really can't go wrong with either AE or CN. I had an AE410 that worked very well for me, but I ultimately went with an HDN212 for handling's sake.