shizznit Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have some time to kill this afternoon, so I am going to pop up to Bass Direct in a bit to check out the Berg HD410 he has in stock. Mark is confident it's going to be spot on for my playing style, tone and demand. I'm pretty confident I will like it too as I love the old AE cabs and I tried the HD212 with my EBS Reidmar the last time I visited...that was a fantastic pairing! Anyway, testing any cab or amp in a shop doesn't always give a true reflection to how it will perform in the real world. Are there any BC members that do own a HD410 that can give me any feedback about how it holds up during a performance acoustically and power wise? I'll be using my EBS amps through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Im interested to know how you get on with the cab... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1347278655' post='1798691'] Im interested to know how you get on with the cab... [/quote] you always are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I found that the sound of my Bergantino AE cabs didn't change much between Mark's shop and a gig, except they just got better at volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1347279909' post='1798717'] you always are [/quote] True! Not heard these new ones yet. Must admit my amps and cabs are pretty much spot on now so I tend to look at basses which is also now getting to the 'ive got enough' stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1347281581' post='1798754'] True! Not heard these new ones yet. Must admit my amps and cabs are pretty much spot on now so I tend to look at basses which is also now getting to the 'ive got enough' stage. [/quote] you must be getting old. It will be children next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1347281581' post='1798754'] True! Not heard these new ones yet. Must admit my amps and cabs are pretty much spot on now so I tend to look at basses which is also now getting to the 'ive got enough' stage. [/quote] BURN THE HERETIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I've used the HD's predecessor, the HS, and I now own a pair of HS's - as far as I know, there's not a night-and-day difference between them. They're amazing cabs. I can do most of my gigs with the 2x10 - the 4x10 is incredibly powerful, punchy, clear - all the usual clichés. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetofuj Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Cool, I'm very interested in HD410 myself. I saw that Mesa Boogie has the new line of bass cabs though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I bought 2 of the HD 2 X 10 cabs from Mark earlier this year and stuck a GB STL9.0 on top. As chris b has said, no difference in sound from the shop to the venue. I use one of the 2 x 10's (8ohm) for rehersals and pair them up for gigs (less lugging around) and the 2 x 10's are more manageable than the 4 x 10. Added bonus is more air to push and the rig is taller than the 4 x 10 so closer to my ears. Fantastic set up, really happy with the rig. I've never lifted the HS cabs but believe they were lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer.b Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I use an HD210 and 112 and I love em, call me old fashioned but I much prefer ceramic drivers for that old school warmth and punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I bought one of the first HS410's that Mark got in stock (well before he had the shop). It's the only cab I've plugged into where I just had to buy it. I later tried the AE series,but didn't like it as much as the HS. I've used a few different amps with it,and it has always sounded great. Tons of power handling and very clean. The biggest downside,for me,is it's weight.I've definitely used heavier cabs,but it's still heavy enough to be a ball ache loading it into the car......but it sounds so good that it's a trade off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I didn't make it over to the shop yesterday due to impromptu plans by my missus to spend some time celebrating our anniversary! I will get over there on the weekend to try the cab. Thanks for all your comments guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1347360174' post='1799700'] I didn't make it over to the shop yesterday due to impromptu plans by my missus to spend some time celebrating our anniversary! I will get over there on the weekend to try the cab. Thanks for all your comments guys. [/quote] A 5 minute delay is hardly a justification for not going bass shopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1347360355' post='1799703'] A 5 minute delay is hardly a justification for not going bass shopping! [/quote] Hehe! She came back home early and arrived as I was packing up my amp to take over to Bass Direct. Total surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I tried the HD410 in the shop with the shuttle 9.0 when i bought my HD212 and i thought it sounded huge. I have gigged its predecessor the HS410 and it was unbelievabley loud, clear and deep. I wish I had never sold it. I can only imagine that the HD410 is just as brutal on a gig as the HS just a little bit more high mid content than the HS. Mark is a great guy, i never buy from anyone else now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) I have read some reviews from some owners that use the HD410 with an EBS amp and swear by that pairing. The EBS cabs are very good, but from what I have read the amps come alive even more with a Berg. I'm not one for blind purchasing without trying out the kit first, but I might on this occasion (saves me the trip to Warwick anyway!). Edited September 12, 2012 by shizznit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Its Berg, baby, do you really need to ask if its going to sound incredible??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I just hope they eventually release a neo line again. Saying that I'd love to own a pair of the HD210s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Still want to try some bergs, something just looks so "right" about them... I wonder what my RH450 would sound like through 3 x HD210's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Better than through anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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