Possible BXT210M score

[jsm81]

So I stopped by my local guitar/instruments dealer today and saw this 210 cabinet sitting in the corner shrouded by a bunch of larger bass cabs and rigs. Asked the owner about it, and he let me take it home to try out. This thing sounds amazing and the clarity is unbelievable. I bought a B410hlf cab off this guy a few months ago, and he kind of hinted at maybe letting me trade that in for this one. Compared to this 210, that 410 sounds muffled and muddy. Plus, the 210 almost seems louder, I know that could be because I'm able to tilt it back and have it point right at me. But even with my drummer and guitarist waling right next to me, I was able to hear myself clearly with my volume about a quarter less than what I usually use.
So, do you guys think this would be a worth while trade, or do you think I'd regret it in the long run?? Keep in mind, most of the gigs we're doing have a PA and I'm usually patched through.

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[jsm81]

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[Ibanezzer]

I haven't used the other cab you mentioned but I bought two of those cabs back in ~ march of 2006. One by itself is so powerful and capable that instead of keeping with the 2 x 210 stack idea that I purchased them for, I instead went the route of leaving one at home and one at the band's practice space. I'm running mine via one side of a power amp (700 watts) and its been running great for the last few years. I bought them new for about 600 a piece back in 06, even at that price they are well worth it. The nice thing is that they are a bit more portable than a 410 and plenty powerful enough to be taken without any extra cabs for just about any gig.

 

[jsm81]

Yeah, I couldn't believe the amount of sound it could pump out. I first had it behind me up against a wall, then I tried it out in front of me practically in the middle of the stage, and it still had really great bass response. From a soundman's pov, I really like the idea of using it simply as a monitor and having my signal run thru the house speakers, instead of flooding the stage with sound.

 

[Kitsapbass]

Out of the choices you gave, I would trade that one off....big time!

 

[~ignited~wings~]

oops I clicked the wrong one accidentally... I meant to click trade it in, but I clicked keep the 410 instead.

 

[jsm81]

My thoughts exactly. Next I'll have to get a better head, gonna have to continue using by B2-RE for a while.

 

[ShirazBop]

210 yes.

 

[bfc]

Trade it, man!

 

[jsm81]

I got the chance today to play through the 210 during church today. What a difference!! I can actually hear myself, and more importantly hear myself clearly and accurately. Plus I didn't blow away the rest of the stage. I think I'm definately going to trade the 410 in. I've thought about it and I think I would rather pair this 210 with a 115 if I ever needed it. As much as I love the sound of 10's, I learned on a 15 and there's just something about that large bottom end. I think if I biamped and sent my high's to the 10's and lows to the 15, I'd get a pretty full sound. Plus, the 410 is Ampeg's B line and this 210 is from Ampeg's old BXT line ... big difference.

 

[JonathanD]

I used both these cabs together....what a team!
I would keep both if the deal is good enough. I left the 410 at the practice space, the 210 at home, and I was able to use both at some gigs.
The 210 I used to ehar myself either on top of the 410 or on the floor tilted at me. My drummer at the time loved having me in the mix loud a clear.

There was no real issue with ohm rating. I used an SVT4pro or a power amp and put each on one side. Even going in Mono it no problem really.
Jonathan

 

[jsm81]

So I made the decision today, and decided to trade in the 410 and get the 210. I wasn't really too happy with 410, plus I didn't have the money to buy the 210 right off. Owner did an even swap which is incredible considering that I've had the 410 for the past 4 months or so and the 210 is so much higher in quality. He figured that he's been selling a ton of these 410 (duto to the reasonable price) and the 210 hasn't moved in the last 2 years. I make out like a bandit. All I can say is support your local music co-ops, these guys typically are trying hard to compete with the GC's in the area, and most imo are willing to deal.