Replacement suggestions for the G-K BLX 410?

[daratter]

Im looking for some helpful advice, experiences and suggestions from all you TB experts out there.

I currently have a G-K BLX 410 cab that I got for relatively cheap to use as a 2nd speaker cab at the shared practice space. When buying it I was told the G-K series cabs were good cheap alternative out there but I've had it for probably 2 mos and finding that I absolutely hate the thing.

The problems are that I get several 'dead' notes on strings lower than the A. This is made worse as we typically play in drop tuning in death metal style of band and I play a 5 string fretless with very low action.

I also have a Ampeg SVT 8x10 cab at my home practice space and love it (I get no dead notes ever and lots of bottom sound) but its too large to carry around back and forth to practice and home.

Im looking for a good half stack (one cab) alternative to the G-K. Price range is around $500 (max). My amp head is a 550 Watt@ 4 Ohm if that helps.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

The Carvin BRX10.4 Neo seems to be an aewsome cab and is designed for massive low end. Quite a few members here have it and love it. Handles up to 1200 watts, rated to 26Hz, 4 ohms...$519

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[daratter]

Thanks, I'll look into those as I have seen a few with them and they seem to like them.
Based on the low sounds Im looking for would it be better to get a 4x10 or 2x12?

 

[rpsands]

What amplifier do you use? (the model not the watts)

 

[daratter]

A Behringer BVT5500H head

(bought before I knew anything about their poor reputation but its been over a year now and its held up through heavy playing)

 

[MikeGee]

Ever considered an Avatar 4x10. It's not the best cab but many levels above the BLX and it's in your price range.

http://www.avatarspeakers.com/

great cabs!

 

[MikeGee]

Thanks, I'll look into those as I have seen a few with them and they seem to like them.
Based on the low sounds Im looking for would it be better to get a 4x10 or 2x12?

I am not an expert but I am confident that a 4x10 will hit lower freqs. when quality is not an issue.

 

[username1]

Thanks, I'll look into those as I have seen a few with them and they seem to like them.
Based on the low sounds Im looking for would it be better to get a 4x10 or 2x12?

It all depends on the brand and cab tuning. In the case of avatar cabs the review from bass player magazine stated the 212 cut through better with a loud band but the 410 had more depth and a fuller sound.