Stick with Combo or buy a Head and Cab?

[Chapbass]

I would also recommend a separate amp and cab, for a few reasons:

1. More sound possibilities becuase you can choose your own head unit and cab.
2. Ready for a band situation.
3. If it sounds better (or you think it sounds better, at least), then you're more apt to play!

I can't stand the little combo at my house, and it makes practicing annoying. I plug into my main cab at our practice space, and its so fun, I don't want to put it down!

 

[Mark_70]

Like most (I assume), I started out with a combo. After receiving my first paycheck, I sold it and got a separate amp + cabinet.

There are some good combo's out there that sound good, loud and are pretty affordable. I was at a store and tried a TC Electronic and was surprised by the sound and also the light weight. Not sure if you can get that in SA though..

Yeah - the ToneHammer is a little beast. I just picked up a 350 (because I got tired of hauling the SVT III pro around to practices) and it's pretty good. Have to be honest; I think the Ampeg sounds better, but for all practical purposes the Aguilar is a great little amp.

You'll like the flexibility when you get the different components, but you'll have to fork over some more money.. If that's an issue I would say the combo's a great value for money.

Regards
Mark

 

[Pimmsley]

Unless you are absolutely certain one cab will do the trick, get the 8 ohm one. Then you can add another later if u need. That´s where the real volume increase lies. Not in the watts.

^ listen to this man !

Good luck OP, go make some noise and see/hear...

 

[Toptube]

I actually completely forgot that it's 350watt through 4 and 175 through 8. Those cabs that I mentioned are both 8 ohms. I'm wondering how much more expensive 4 ohms will be.

two 8ohm cabs makes a 4 ohm load. If you buy single speaker cabs, I would recommend 8oh cabs. If you buy a 410, then maybe get a 4ohm.

Keep in mind there are other amps that will put all of their wattage even into an 8-ohm load.

 

[BassPlummet]

So then would it be better to get a 1x15 or a 2x10? What would the difference be?

 

[thebreakman]

I would say both, for different situations

 

[BassPlummet]

What would those situations be?

 

[Stumbo]

Consider an 8ohm 2x12 and later add another to get a total of 4 ohms for when you start gigging. Then stack them vertically on stage. Better dispersion FOH and you'll hear yourself better on stage because they'll be closer to ear level. With just one 2x12, tilt it back or put it on a stand to get it closer to ear level.