Sealed cabs

[Coolhandjjl]

Is the 'Fridge the only sealed cab worth looking at? Seems the trend now is ported cabs with either mids or tweets. Any sealed 610 cabs that have all the magic/mojo of the 'Fridge but w/o the size and weight? (I don't want to stack a 210 on top of a 410.)

Right now, I have a fEARful 15/6, (ported, with a mid) and a GB Uber 410 (ported with a horn tweet). Both are excellent cabs.

I have an Orange TB1000, it's a keeper for me as the lunchbox form factor is a big plus, and I like the tone. I also have a Demeter VTBP-M-800D. Great amp, small form factor, but I'm not married to that one.

I was considering adding a tube head to my stable, (Perhaps an SVT, V4B, maybe even a Reeves) and wanted to delve into the classic tone I grew up with in the 1970's.

 

[JGR]

NV412!!!!

 

[CL400Peavey]

NV412!!!!

Berg:
NV412
NV610
NV215
NV115

Ampeg
SVT810e
SVT410HE

 

[Coolhandjjl]

There was a guy here getting together an order for a last run of Berg 610, but they were just for the Tweeter version. Ideally, I'd like to research just a 10" design. (I want to experience my pant legs flapping, seems just the 'Fridge owners are claiming that. )

Used gear seems to fit my budget better these day.

 

[pfschim]

Berg:
NV412
NV610
NV215
NV115

Ampeg
SVT810e
SVT410HE

+1 to this list, particularly the Berg cabs. I have/gig an NV610 and it just nails that punchy, low-mid thing in a smaller/lighter package than the traditional fridge. Having said that, in the Ampeg line up, there is also the 115HE, a very nice, old-school sealed 1x15 that brings the punch. TB members report good things about the sealed 210AV cabs too. So, lots to consider.

 

[CL400Peavey]

in the Ampeg line up, there is the 115HE, a very nice, old-school sealed 1x15 that brings the punch too.

You have to be careful with the Ampeg 115's, there are several models out there, some are ported.

Ampeg: Classic Series - SVT-15E

This one looks ported.

 

[pfschim]

You have to be careful with the Ampeg 115's, there are several models out there, some are ported.

Ampeg: Classic Series - SVT-15E

This one looks ported.

fixed!
portaflex series 115HE and 210HE are sealed cabs

 

[silky smoove]

There was a guy here getting together an order for a last run of Berg 610, but they were just for the Tweeter version. Ideally, I'd like to research just a 10" design. (I want to experience my pant legs flapping, seems just the 'Fridge owners are claiming that. )

Used gear seems to fit my budget better these day.

According to the ad-copy, Jim's newer T versions of the NV series cabs have the tweeter out of the circuit when the L-Pad is dialed all the way down. I don't know if that's true or not, but my NV412T sounds like there's no tweeter when the L-Pad is all the way down. It sounds great with it up or down. Just a fantastic cab all around. The NV610T and NV215T would also both likely be wonderful.

 

[tombowlus]

Ampeg SVT-210AV is also sealed.

 

[greengoblin]

Kringle77 has been toying with sealed cabs. He recently had LDS (Low Down Sound) build a sealed 610 similar to a fridge and last I saw he was very happy with it...

Link: LDS Sealed 6x10 | TalkBass.com

 

[Dave W]

I have the Bergantino NV610T. With the L pad dialed down it sounds just like the other NV610's I've played. Awesome cab!

 

[StraightSix]

Take a look at the Barefaced Retro Six10 - 65lbs and designed as an alternative to the old fridge: Invalid Link Removed

 

[BlushResponse]

I finally found the plugs for my Trace Elliot rigs on eBay. The original cabs have ports that you can seal in order to change the frequency response. Interesting concept alternating between a ported, semi ported and sealed cab. Once they come in, I'll probably post something up.

 

[silky smoove]

@DukeLeJeune does that on some of his cab models. I've heard it in person on his TC212 cab. Cool concept that definitely makes a difference in the response.

 

[The Regulator]

Some more sealed cabs :

Hartke Hydrive 210/410/810
Hartke AK410
SWR Marcus Miller Golight

 

[nutdog]

If memory serves the Carvin 115mbe is sealed.

 

[LiquidMidnight]

Another plug for the Hartke AK410. It's an absolutely awesome sounding box.

 

[rodl2005]

Mark Bass CL range. Now discontinued.
Some Ashdown 610 & 810s are sealed.

 

[Moosehead1966]

Can't speak to the myriad of sealed cabs listed above but I can attest that the sealed Hartke Hydrive 410 (tweeter off and with grill painted black of course ) takes all I can give it and keeps sounding good. Marc

 

[Nephilymbass]

My ampeg 410he is sealed. The SWR golight marcus killer cab is also sealed if I remember correctly.