Amp volume question

[Don Edge]

I found out it is a 4 ohm cab. They were discounting the 8 ohm cabs pretty good. So what is better for where I am playing, the XST or XLT, if only one is going to be used? I found them at Sam Ash Music on-line cheaper at 8 ohm. Bassemporium was all about how loud you could play. That is why they liked the 4 ohm.

[Don Edge]

There are endless possibilities as to getting you where you need to be, soundwise. I would encourage you to pursue a better bass set-up vs. what you have. In the end, you have to be satisfied with your set-up and sound, outside of all the varying and subjective advice you may receive, including mine. All I can do is answer your questions and offer advice based on my experience.

True, I can honestly say that I don't think it is my bass but my set-up. Everything I have ever used in the churches has been trash but I made it work and it sounded good once I was done. Last Sunday I adjusted the entire time I was playing because it never sounded right.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Don Edge

I found out it is a 4 ohm cab. They were discounting the 8 ohm cabs pretty good. So what is better for where I am playing, the XST or XLT, if only one is going to be used? I found them at Sam Ash Music on-line cheaper at 8 ohm. Bassemporium was all about how loud you could play. That is why they liked the 4 ohm.

I would start with the 210XST(8) based on what you've shared thus far. The 210XST will provide incredible tight low-end, great mid response, and clear/crisp highs (30hz-14khz; 103 SPL; 500W power handling). What's not to like about that?

The 4 ohm cabinet WILL pull more power from the amp, this is true. HOWEVER, that does not mean you will have more coverage. There is a difference. This is why I suggest staying with 8 ohm cabinets.

[Don Edge]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

The 210XST will provide incredible tight low-end, great mid response, and clear/crisp highs (30-14k). The 4 ohm cabinet will pull more power from the amp. HOWEVER, that does not mean you will have more coverage. There is a difference. This is why I suggest staying with 8 ohm cabinets. I would start with the 210XST(8) based on what you've shared thus far.

That is what I thought. I will stay with the 8 ohm. I really need to go somewhere and play this thing so I can hear it. I need to take a trip. The wife gave me the ok for the head and one cab. That is a good start. Thanks for the help, advice and sharing. It took a good part of your day. Thanks to you, also, Dave. It will be interesting to hear what my bass sounds like through this.

Don

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Don Edge

That is what I thought. I will stay with the 8 ohm. I really need to go somewhere and play this thing so I can hear it. I need to take a trip. The wife gave me the ok for the head and one cab. That is a good start. Thanks for the help, advice and sharing. It took a good part of your day. Thanks to you, also, Dave. It will be interesting to hear what my bass sounds like through this.

Don

Not a problem and your welcome. Keep us posted. And yes, take your bass (with fresh strings) with you when you try out that set-up. I think you will be impressed.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Don Edge

That is what I thought. I will stay with the 8 ohm. I really need to go somewhere and play this thing so I can hear it. I need to take a trip. The wife gave me the ok for the head and one cab. That is a good start. Thanks for the help, advice and sharing. It took a good part of your day. Thanks to you, also, Dave. It will be interesting to hear what my bass sounds like through this.

Don

One more thing about the 4 ohm cabinets. I'm not knocking them; they serve a purpose and are fine. I'm just ensuring you know that you do recognize better coverage potential sticking with the 8 ohm cabs.

For example:

4 - 8 ohm cabs: 2 ohm load on amp.
2 - 8 ohm cabs: 4 ohm load on amp.
2 - 4 ohm cabs: 2 ohm load on amp.

There are other variations of the above set-ups, however, just make certain you know what your amp can handle. You don't want to burn an amp up by using the wrong speaker configuration. And, obviously, the room size, with or without FOH support, will determine which set-up will best meet your needs in the end.

Again, either the WT-405 or WT-550 will handle a load down to 2 ohms with no problem.

[Don Edge]

Found a store doing closeouts. Trying to make a deal now.

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Don Edge

Found a store doing closeouts. Trying to make a deal now.

Great! Let us know what you decide to go with or if you have any other questions.