The 610 search continues...............
Thanks in advance to all who respond to this thread. I am looking for an new cab and have more rather than less decided that a 610 would best suit my needs. I am looking for opinions and thoughts from those of you who have, past or present, owned a 610 cab.
I realize that there are other speaker choices with regards to a big cab, but for this thread lets confine ourselves to the animal known as the 610.
Also, I understand that there are significant differences in the 610 design and overall tone. Youll better understand my prediciment and confusion as you read further.
My Background Considerations:
Amp : Demeter HBP pre, QSC PLX 1602 power amp.
Cabs I have, had, or played:
Epifani UL S2 210, 115, 212; Acme B1, B2, Ampeg15E, 810E, Mesa 410.
Basses: Predominantly 4 String with a Hipshot extended tuner on all basses. I use the low D at least 50% of the time. Basses include a P with flats (maple board), P with rounds, J with TI flats, J with rounds, EBMM Stingray, Fretless J with rounds.
Music Styles: It really varies. Blues at times, classic rock (more late 60s & 70s than earlier or later ie: 80s), modern rock (think Porcupine Tree if you can), electronic (STS9 and Sphongle), and a bit of ?Gatemouth Brown? Who Knew!
The Current Contenders from what I have been able to see, hear and research in no particular order are:
1. The Epifani UL-610
2. Bergantino NV610
3. Messa Powerhouse 610
4. Schroeder 610L
5 Ampeg 610
6. LDS 610
Other considerations:
So, I have had Epis in the past and loved the hi-fi sound and the ability to mostly disengage the tweeter to age the sound. I have appreciated the 810E to thump through a mix.
Where does the Mesa sit in this picture? Between the Berg and the Epi?
Anyways, thanks again for the input. Please respond with as much detail as possible. Please offer other considerations that I have not considered. I cant thank the members enough for their input!
Doug Brown
(Rev. Cornelius)
Thanks in advance to all who respond to this thread. I am looking for an new cab and have more rather than less decided that a 610 would best suit my needs. I am looking for opinions and thoughts from those of you who have, past or present, owned a 610 cab.
I realize that there are other speaker choices with regards to a big cab, but for this thread lets confine ourselves to the animal known as the 610.
Also, I understand that there are significant differences in the 610 design and overall tone. Youll better understand my prediciment and confusion as you read further.
My Background Considerations:
Amp : Demeter HBP pre, QSC PLX 1602 power amp.
Cabs I have, had, or played:
Epifani UL S2 210, 115, 212; Acme B1, B2, Ampeg15E, 810E, Mesa 410.
Basses: Predominantly 4 String with a Hipshot extended tuner on all basses. I use the low D at least 50% of the time. Basses include a P with flats (maple board), P with rounds, J with TI flats, J with rounds, EBMM Stingray, Fretless J with rounds.
Music Styles: It really varies. Blues at times, classic rock (more late 60s & 70s than earlier or later ie: 80s), modern rock (think Porcupine Tree if you can), electronic (STS9 and Sphongle), and a bit of ?Gatemouth Brown? Who Knew!
The Current Contenders from what I have been able to see, hear and research in no particular order are:
1. The Epifani UL-610
2. Bergantino NV610
3. Messa Powerhouse 610
4. Schroeder 610L
5 Ampeg 610
6. LDS 610
Other considerations:
So, I have had Epis in the past and loved the hi-fi sound and the ability to mostly disengage the tweeter to age the sound. I have appreciated the 810E to thump through a mix.
Where does the Mesa sit in this picture? Between the Berg and the Epi?
Anyways, thanks again for the input. Please respond with as much detail as possible. Please offer other considerations that I have not considered. I cant thank the members enough for their input!
Doug Brown
(Rev. Cornelius)
