Which cab for big club?

I'm guessing that this club has at least some sort of PA, so you could run a line out to the board.
Then your 410 should be fine, and it sounds better to you, lighter, etc.

$.02

 

Go the Peavey 4x10! you know you want to!

If its anywhere near as loud as mine, it will be sweet as.

 

Yo,
the metro rocks man. I'm from and still livin' in chicago. The metro has an awesome PA. If you bring a 410 OR 810 you will be fine. If you want the awesome look of an 810, bring it. If you are more comfortable (ie less back strain), bring the 410. Either way, your set up will be fine. When are you playing? What is the name of your band?

 

DuckMan,

I've played similar venues - seating for a 1,000 and change, and found my 4x10 was fine.

If you're sending line out to the FOH mix, the cabinet's sound becomes almost moot... the FOH mixer will be a happier person if your amp is turned up just loud enough for you and the first 1/2 dozen rows.

DRD points up, from experience, the venue has "an awesome PA". That being so, and the 6x10 tending to be a bit "midrangey", you may find your bass getting too close being lost in the guitar/s and / or keys... the 4x10 will likely do a better job for this house.

My nickel in the pot... have a good show,
michael s.

 

Try to find a used 8x18" if the club is really big...

 

We opened for Billy Idol when he was in Australia. His guitarist had 6 Marshall quad-boxes on stage for that big "wall of speakers" look. I went looking for a powerpoint at the back of the stage and realised that only 3 of the cabs were plugged in.......

If looks matter that much, bring em both, sit em one on top of the other.

Also, if this type of gig is new to you, you can guarantee everyone is going to be on adrenalin overload and playing twice as loud. If I were you, I'd go with whatever cab is loudest.

 

Go large man go large. Some is good, more is better. Take both and stack'em.



Mike

 

Sound wise it souldn't matter since the PA will carry the bass. Use the one that makes your heart go the fastest.

 

I never heard this before....
Is this because the 4-10 is 8 ohm and the 8-10 is 4ohm? Does your amp like 8 ohm loads better? The Ampeg 8-10 is supposed to be one of the tightest and punchiest cabs made.....