Upgrading my set up?? help.

[BLonge]

aight, a while ago i bought a used older model of the Peavey TNT115. Its been good,but now i need a louder set up. the way i see it, i have two options:

1.) buy another combo amp,preferably 2x10, and patch them together for a bi-amp system.

2.) sell the amp i have now,and put that money toward a half stack or something around $600-$800

now heres the deal: i need a system loud enought o be heard in a school auditorium since my band is opening for ZOX which is playing at my school in march. also,the guitarist in my band just got a new $1700 amp head and hes getting some beast speakers soon,so i dont want to be drowned out by that.

which option is better?

also: as far as i know,i cant hook up a cab to my peavey tnt 115. but i just want someone to verify that i DEFINITELY cant since that would be the best thing that could happen. There is output on the amp called CROSSOVER but ive read in the manual its for a bi-amp system. so if anyone knows the answer to that,id appreciate it.

thanks guys.

 

[Toasted]

I'd sell up, and the used market over there in the US is so good you could get a very nice little system for $600-800

For instance:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158319

Would be a great setup

 

[BLonge]

would 2x10 be enough?

 

[Toasted]

I use 4x8... so i like 'little' speakers anyway. I cant comment really on "would 2x10" be enough - because i dont know where you'll be playing. Both those Eden T cabinets are pretty efficient.

 

[BLonge]

you know what,i just redid the math and it looks like id only have about 550$ total (selling amp,football pads,and getting taxes back) if i sold my amp,so idk. its so frustrating.

 

[Toasted]

You probably need to raise some more cash from the parents or a job or something if you want a decent sized rig

 

[vicenzajay]

Behringer 3000XT amp + Ashdown 4x10 together are less than $520 at Music123.com. I believe shipping is included in that total.

 

[IvanMike]

two tens arent really going to give you that much more volume. one fifteen has more surface area than two tens does. of course, you may find a 210 that has a higher sensitivity than your 15, in which case it will be louder. I wouldnt bother biamping, usually it sounds quieter than running everything full range. Definitly check out the used market or the cheaper brands. A 300-400 watt head and a 4x10 should keep you happy for a long time. IF it was me i'd get a coupel of smaller cabinets, but considering your budget you'll probably have to go with a 410.