basskit_case Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 As per the title, interested in the ampeg pf500 head, interested to know your thoughts on the best pf cab to go with it, 210 or 115? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Thing Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have the PF500 with the 210. I tried both and the simple answer is that the 210 is best for coping with the depth of a 5 string (low B gets a bit lost in a single 15 speaker). If you are only a 4 string player the 115 is lovely, but I think the few extra quid for the 210 is worth it. I'm not a big 5 string fan but I have to use one sometimes and all my basses sound brilliant through this rig. Good choice of amp my friend. I recommend getting the 210 but it seems you are mainly a 4 string player and either would do you proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 When I bought mine, I tried it out with the 210, and it was great. That classic Ampeg sound (remember, the fridges are 10s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have the 1x15 and love it but try both and make up your own mind. I play 4 strings and mainly use flats (rounds on the Aerodynes though) so that might tell you the sound I'm after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Personally, I would use a 2x10 on its own, two 2x10s, or maybe a 2x10 and 1x15 together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks for the responses so far, l have been looking at the cabs on-line, there seems to be two types HE or HLF. I cannot immediately see what the difference is between them, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendingrequests Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 What type of music/bass are you playing? I reviewed the pf500 head and PF 115HE cab in a previous post if that gives you some idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='pendingrequests' timestamp='1340013538' post='1697474'] What type of music/bass are you playing? I reviewed the pf500 head and PF 115HE cab in a previous post if that gives you some idea. [/quote] Mixture of a few different styles, really, but bass would be Fender Geddy Lee or Aerodyne Precision. Read the review, very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='basskit_case' timestamp='1340009187' post='1697392'] Thanks for the responses so far, l have been looking at the cabs on-line, there seems to be two types HE or HLF. I cannot immediately see what the difference is between them, any ideas? [/quote] The HE has a tweeter, the HLF doesn`t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1340017704' post='1697581'] The HE has a tweeter, the HLF doesn`t. [/quote] Thanks Lozz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I have both (PF210HE and PF115HE). Think its a matter of Horses for courses. Using both gives me the full output of the Amp (500w) and a nice mixture of punch and bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Tempted to go with the PF210HLF, but when I look at the ampeg website it only lists an HE. Is the HLF an old model or has it been made up, Andertons and other shops seem to have one listed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 The HLFs are the newer cabs. Originally it was just the 210 & 115 HE, but they`ve now brought in the 115 & 410 HLF, think it was late last year/early this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Thing Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1340017704' post='1697581'] The HE has a tweeter, the HLF doesn`t. [/quote] Another important difference is that the HEs are flip tops you can keep your amp in. The HLFs are newer and designed to supplement an HE rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadilla Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Ampeg now has a pf 410 with a rear port ,800 watts, poplar plywood construction, extra deep, with removable casters. It has vintage grill cloth and vinyl. It is $550 in the States.{American Musical Supply] I have come to like Ashdown,especially the ABM 410. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyc Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Probably worth mentioning that the HE's are sealed cabinets, the 410hlf is ported and has a tweeter, the 115hlf has no tweeter however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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