Replacing speaker cabs to increase sensitivity

[dbsfgyd1]

Ouffffff ! Just saw your signature………..I better be careful with my comments here on this thread !

Yeah, I’ve been called tot the “Principal’s Office” more than a few times myself…LOL!!

 

[sokolasty]

Published specs by reputable companies are generally close enough to provide at least some basis for comparison. That said, there’s plenty of opportunity to mislead (intentionally or otherwise).

I respect your experience and knowledge
I can trust a measurement result when I know complete measurement process or there's a published industrial standard implemented (which is IMO pretty close to "there’s plenty of opportunity to mislead')

 

[Kijuer]

Get a Mesa Powerhouse 115?

I want one now!

How 'bout TWO?

 

[beans-on-toast]

I think that the rig is what it is. If you want more volume, try adding a second 210AV cabinet.

 

[Kijuer]

I think that the rig is what it is. If you want more volume, try adding a second 210AV cabinet.

It's already there.
Two cabs. 8 ohm, 200 watts (some say 260).
Still, with a Mesa PH 1x15 cab (4 ohm, 100w output from the head) it's monstrously louder.
Why don't I just use the PH cab, then? Because it weighs a ton (the whole Ampeg rig weighs less than that single cab) and I don't want to spend money on another cab...but I guess that at the end of the day I'll stick to those SVT210AVs as they are.

 

[Fun Size Nick]

It's already there.
Two cabs. 8 ohm, 200 watts (some say 260).
Still, with a Mesa PH 1x15 cab (4 ohm, 100w output from the head) it's monstrously louder.
Why don't I just use the PH cab, then? Because it weighs a ton (the whole Ampeg rig weighs less than that single cab) and I don't want to spend money on another cab...but I guess that at the end of the day I'll stick to those SVT210AVs as they are.

Fair enough as the PH cabs are notoriously heavy (I say this as a former PH610 owner). The Mesa Subway 115 is a lot lighter and I’m told it performs better in many other respects too. There are also many other light/loud/low cabs out there (at a price, of course) - it’s a cliche to say it but we really are living in a golden age of good lightweight amplification.