Yamaha, Peavy, Ashdown...I'm a first timer buying used, I need advice!

[ashacado]

Here are two rigs that are for sale used in my area. I'm going to go check them out but beyond obvious defects, my ear isn't experienced enough to distinguish a good sound from a bad one.

Peavey BAM 210 Combo, it's a 350W. Used but like new for 800$. (List price on this is 1600$)

Yamaha BBT-500H head. Again, used but like new for 350$. (List price here is 950$). This guy also has a 4 x 10 Ashdown cab Mag 410t for 350$ (List price 650$). I'm betting I could get both for 600$.

Thoughts? Help?

 

[fishsticks]

Yamaha BBT-500H head. Again, used but like new for 350$. (List price here is 950$). This guy also has a 4 x 10 Ashdown cab Mag 410t for 350$ (List price 650$). I'm betting I could get both for 600$.

this one

 

[ashacado]

I also have the possible option of buying just the head here and there is another guy selling an Ampeg BSE410H for 350$ that would be compatible with the yamaha head.

I'm guessing this would be more durable and give a better sound?

 

[fishsticks]

the ashdown cab specs say it can handle more watts but the ampeg has a slightly lower reach.
i would say the ashdown could get a little louder and stay clear.

 

[ashacado]

hmm, interesting. i'm going to go see what they're like this evening. it seems like the most sensible option for me. i didn't really want to spend more than 500-700$ and i think this kit could do what i want it to do.

 

[fishsticks]

one note: both of the cabs you are looking at are 8 ohm cabs... in order to get he full 500 watts out of your yamaha head you will need a 2 ohm load... which is 4 of those cabs

maybe look for a decent 410 that is 4ohms so you get 250 watts... or two 4ohm cabs to get the 500...

or keep looking for a different option all together