Ampeg 115 cab difference

[Reggaebass]

I’ve just got an ampeg V4-B amp and I’d like to pair it with an ampeg 115 cab, the 3 main ones I think are 

PF 115 LF

PF 115 HE

SVT 15 E

but I believe there’s others, I’m using my Markbass  ny 115 at the moment which I like , but I fancy trying an ampeg to match,   what’s the differences and will I still get nice deep lows for reggae and dub 🙂

 

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[Reggaebass]

Thanks JL👍, very informative, so I’ve just ruled out the HE, I’ve no use for a tweeter 🙂

[JapanAxe]

2 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Thanks JL👍, very informative, so I’ve just ruled out the HE, I’ve no use for a tweeter 🙂

I’m with you on that - tweeters are for adding weight and hiss to your setup!

[pbasspecial]

I know you want a 15 but there’s a 212av for sale on here that seems good value. Might be worth considering too. 

[Reggaebass]

7 minutes ago, pbasspecial said:

I know you want a 15 but there’s a 212av for sale on here that seems good value. Might be worth considering too. 

Thanks mr P , I’ll take a look 👍

[Reggaebass]

Omg how cool is this, none for sale though 

[BassAdder60]

I had the PF115LF cab and loved it but it’s very big and heavy for what is a single cab 

 

They do have a ton of depth to the sound but again maybe too much low end for some.

 

Hated the tolex covering as it’s very smooth so amp slides off it ( get a rubber mat )

 

If weight isn’t an issue or space then they are well priced cabs and two would make a huge rig 

[Reggaebass]

20 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said:

maybe too much low end for some.

 

Hated the tolex covering as it’s very smooth so amp slides off it ( get a rubber mat )

Thanks BA, I nearly bought your one, too much low end isn’t possible for me 😁, I’m edging towards the one you had , I’ve emailed ampeg for recommendations 

[Reggaebass]

One of Ampeg’s suggestions is the SVT-15E , has anyone tried this cab 

[BassAdder60]

That’s a great cab but pricey I think compared to the PF series 

 

I had the SVT cabs in my younger years ending up with a 610 after trying 115 and 210 cabs !

[pbasspecial]

If you really want a 15. Can’t go wrong with a Barefaced Compact. Pick them up for around £250-£300 s/h. They are light and very loud. I A/B’d a friends one against my old Super Compact and personally preferred the sound of the Compact. It was also noticeably louder than the SC. 

[Reggaebass]

6 minutes ago, pbasspecial said:

If you really want a 15. Can’t go wrong with a Barefaced Compact

Thanks P, I did look at those a while back, they look good, I was only thinking Ampeg to match the amp , but it’s a great option 👍

[pbasspecial]

I think if you are wanting to squeeze every ounce of wattage out of the PF50 or a V4B then the Compacts are very sensitive (Loud) and light. If you get one with a cloth grill it will match up ok with an Ampeg quite nicely (ish)

[pbasspecial]

[pbasspecial]

Hope this helps. 
Pf50 on top of a Supercompact and a compact. 

[Reggaebass]

9 minutes ago, pbasspecial said:

If you get one with a cloth grill it will match up ok with an Ampeg quite nicely

I didn’t think of that, here’s the V4, the grill is similar 

[pbasspecial]

If you get a compact you’ll probably have to turn it on its side as it believe it is 19” wide on top but 24” on its side so should fit/make the v4b look better. Plus you can always add another at a later date. Would look and sound incredibly!