Ten Inch Bass Speakers

[Oren Hudson]

Thoughts on bass speakers for a 4/10 bass cab.

 

[ihixulu]

really? It's talkbass

Without providing more specifics there's no answer to be given.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

My old SVT 8 x 10s did okay.

 

[Will_White]

Thoughts on bass speakers for a 4/10 bass cab.

Which Cab, what is in there now, and what don't you like about it?

 

[kesslari]

More specifically - the size (and design) of the cabinet will have a huge impact on what speakers will sound good (or even decent) in it.
We can't just say "XXX are the best 10's to stick in a cabinet". It really does depend.
If you know the brand and model that will help, or the internal measurements and porting.

 

[Pulverizor]

Absolutely can recommend putting 10inch speakers in a 410!

 

[Rich Fiscus]

Absolutely can recommend putting 10inch speakers in a 410!

Ideally you should go with 4 of them.

 

[StereoPlayer]

MarkBass says it’s 10 four inch speakers.

 

[ebo]

You should definitely put speakers in the 410, it works much better that way. Send a pic, the hive mind will come through for you. I’ve got nothing.

 

[Thumpin6string]

Thoughts on bass speakers for a 4/10 bass cab.

I'd go with 10" speakers and probably use 4 of them.

 

[Al Kraft]

Thoughts on bass speakers for a 4/10 bass cab.

There's a lot of good humor in this thread but post #5 by @kesslari is where you want to focus to get headed down the technically sound (no humor intended) path to an answer...but do enjoy the humor posts as you read through this!

 

[Passinwind]

MarkBass says it’s 10 four inch speakers.

Phil Jones concurs.

 

[FunkHead]

US Speaker helped me decide on 2 10"s for my cab and I couldn't be happier. Give them a shot.
https://www.usspeaker.com/

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Thoughts on bass speakers for a 4/10 bass cab.

All I can say is I like the 10” speakers in my Eden cabs (Eminence), but I’m not qualified to make a recommendation on the proper speakers for any particular cab.

I will say this however, two efficient 210 cabs is a lot better than one 410. Moving 80-100lbs 4-10 cab around is a PITA, especially when you only need half as much in the way of speakers most of time.

 

[Egg250]

Yes, there is much science that goes into building bass cabs and matching speakers. If you want the best recommendation ask the cab manufacturer.
I have some old Peavey 410 cabs. One has 2 replacement speakers, they are the Eminence Legend BP102. I don't hear much of a difference between the cab with all original speakers and the one with the 2 replacements.

I don't run much for effects, mostly a tube overdrive emulator pedal, and I've had experienced musicians compliment my bass tone. I still don't know exactly what I'm doing but I'm learning everyday.

 

[Passinwind]

Thoughts on bass speakers for a 4/10 bass cab.

Are you ready and willing to design and build a cabinet around whatever drivers we recommend?

 

[mrjim123]

I would install four Radio Shack tweeters instead of the 10's for a significant reduction in weight.

 

[Marko 1]

I will say this however, two efficient 210 cabs is a lot better than one 410. Moving 80-100lbs 4-10 cab around is a PITA, especially when you only need half as much in the way of speakers most of time.

This isn't necessarily/universally true.

I prefer to move one 4x10 cab on wheels than manage two 2x10s. Many of us also use trailers with ramps.

All 4x10 aren't 80+ pounds.

I would have no use whatsoever for a single 2x10 anywhere.

And although you didn't mention it, I wouldn't vertically stack the typically-narrow 2x10 cabs.

 

[SJan3]

MarkBass says it’s 10 four inch speakers.

That would more likely be PJB.

 

[chuck1073]

4 x 10 speaker cabinets are among the most popular places to keep 10" speakers.