I see no issue with having an 810 in your living room.
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The Ampeg 212 sounds good but really not that loud. I tried combining the 2 cabinets and the GK sounds awful. Each one sounded decent alone, but no bueno together. Not sure now if I am going to return it and get an 810 or not. The GK has some sort of static sound on low open strings, not sure what it is, sounds like static not blown speaker distortion....weird.
Next question. How loud should an SVT be at about 10:30 on the volume with just the one 212?
Thanks everyone the help
The Ampeg 212 sounds good but really not that loud. I tried combining the 2 cabinets and the GK sounds awful. Each one sounded decent alone, but no bueno together. Not sure now if I am going to return it and get an 810 or not. The GK has some sort of static sound on low open strings, not sure what it is, sounds like static not blown speaker distortion....weird.
Next question. How loud should an SVT be at about 10:30 on the volume with just the one 212?
Thanks everyone the help
If it's not speaker distortion it's the tweeter reproducing extraneous amp noise.
I don't know about knob position but either cab should be rattling your fillings in your lounge.
I think your amp might need a checkup.
Thanks
just got off the phone with Ampeg service and gonna bring the head down this week before my 45 days are up. I will end up repairing if necessary and hopefully have Guitar center chip in if there is an issue. Question arises of how loud is loud and what is loud to some might not be loud to others.
As far as the staticy GK cab tweeter is shut off and it does the same with both of my amps so it is what it is, bought it cheap a number of years ago and probably wouldn't be practical repairing it.
I've never been one for subtlety.
Svt CL pushing the 810, split signal to the 410 hlf, sans amp RBI pre growling with a GK MB pushing the signal. Almost like a biamp system, where the 810 carried the body of the sound and the HLf had some crazy deep full lows filling it out. I could roll the lows in to taste. Be jealous.
I didn't use this very often and only for outdoor gigs on bigger stages, but man was it a great sound.
Svt CL pushing the 810, split signal to the 410 hlf, sans amp RBI pre growling with a GK MB pushing the signal. Almost like a biamp system, where the 810 carried the body of the sound and the HLf had some crazy deep full lows filling it out. I could roll the lows in to taste. Be jealous.
I didn't use this very often and only for outdoor gigs on bigger stages, but man was it a great sound.
I'm assuming you wear goggles and a lab coat when you set all of that up? Looks complicated, and impressive as hell. I've got no room for a fridge but every time I see one, I want to run right out . . . . . and buy one.I've never been one for subtlety.
Svt CL pushing the 810, split signal to the 410 hlf, sans amp RBI pre growling with a GK MB pushing the signal. Almost like a biamp system, where the 810 carried the body of the sound and the HLf had some crazy deep full lows filling it out. I could roll the lows in to taste. Be jealous.
I didn't use this very often and only for outdoor gigs on bigger stages, but man was it a great sound.
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Naw, it was just fun to mess with at some gigs. I haven't had that stuff out of storage for at least two years. These days I'm running a Trace Elliott ELF and a GK 212 cab. (I don't have roadies any more lol)
I have an SVT-vr on top of an 8x10 in my small rehursal space/guest room. It is the best sounding amp I’ve ever owned and I drag it out in public every chance I get.
The volume knob doesn’t make any sound come out until 9:00ish. It can be played at bedroom volume but the volume change from nothing to loud enough to compete with a drummer is pretty touchy.
At 9:30 on the volume when I hit an A note it makes the acoustic guitar hanging on the wall across the room answer back with its own ringing open A string, almost as loud as if it was plucked.
I have played louder rigs. I have played rigs with deeper bass. I have NEVER played any rig that was as articulate and musical as my VR/fridge.
You can get an 8x10 thats a little worn for $400 if you look around. Do it and don’t look back!
The volume knob doesn’t make any sound come out until 9:00ish. It can be played at bedroom volume but the volume change from nothing to loud enough to compete with a drummer is pretty touchy.
At 9:30 on the volume when I hit an A note it makes the acoustic guitar hanging on the wall across the room answer back with its own ringing open A string, almost as loud as if it was plucked.
I have played louder rigs. I have played rigs with deeper bass. I have NEVER played any rig that was as articulate and musical as my VR/fridge.
You can get an 8x10 thats a little worn for $400 if you look around. Do it and don’t look back!
I have never seen a fridge for $400 unless it looks like it went through a government shredder. There is a showroom condition "Classic" on the floor at the local for $799.00, but I'm holding out for a "Heritage" and would most likely throw my money at it if it jumped out at me like the local Classic.
Agree on that 610HLF... I have one in my storage building now along with a V4B twin 15 folded horn Cab. I only pull the 610 out for outside party gigs with limited PA support. It will seriously shake a house loose if you need.
After a few sleepless nights, I had to know what I was missing. After trying both Im still not sure which one I want to return. This is my first tube amp and I'm still getting used to the smooth tones and the gritty tone. The 212 definitely does the cleaner sounds a lot better, but the 810 is gritty but mellow at the same time.
