Bass Gear Issue 7 : Page 36%&& !$%# Ampeg PN-410HLF Bass Cabinet Enclosure General Company: Loud Technologies, Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 www.ampeg.com USA 2011 2 years, non-transferable $1,539.99 $1,099.99 None None $1,099.99 Black None Loud Technologies January 2011 through June 2011 Ohio ’73 Fender Jazz, F Bass BN5, Alleva-Copollo LG4 Classic, MTD 535, various Ampeg heads, Markbass LMII, numerous competing 4x10’s. test Configuration: Listed Impedance: Rated Power Handling: Inputs/Outputs: Dimensions: Weight: Ports: Covering: Baffle Board: Cabinet: Grill: Handles: Feet: Casters: Corners: Driver Mounting: 4x10 8 ohms 850 watts Two Speakon (and Two 1/4") 26.5"h x 22.8"w x 17.5"d 64 lbs Slot-ported (front) Spray-on 18mm Baltic birch plywood 15mm Baltic birch plywood Metal Two (side-mounted) Four, rubber Yes, removable None 4 bolts (w/ T-nuts) Drivers/Crossover Woofers: Cone Material: Voice Coil: Magnets: Tweeter: Adjustment: Protection: Speaker Connections: Crossover: Options: Proprietary Eminence 10", stamped-frame Paper 2” Neodymium (4 oz.) Eminence APT:50 Super Tweeter L-pad attenuator Light bulbs (two) Faston N/A None Measurements Average Sensitivity (200Hz-900Hz): 101.05 dBSPL Country of Origin: Year of Origin: Warranty: List Price: Street Price: Test Unit Options: Accessories: Price as Tested: Available Colors: Available Options: Acquired from: Dates: Locales: Test Gear (in-hand review): TEST SUMMARY 1-5 (unacceptable to impeccable) on-bench Portability Road Worthiness Components Hardware Cabinet Construction Wiring Cover/Finish 4 4 4 4 4 4 4.5 in-hand Features: Tonal Flexibility: Ease of Use: Aesthetics: Tone: Value: 3.5 4 4 4 4.5 4 The PN-410HLF blends a variety of desirable traits, such as full yet controlled lows, warm yet clear mids, and decent, though not excessive, high end extension. It’s not the lightest neodymium-based 4x10 out there, but is probably one of the sturdiest. TONE-O-METER On-BenchScore 4.07 average In-Hand Score 4.00 average Sonic Profile: Lows: Plenty deep and full, but very controlled Mids: Fairly dry and tight, but still full; capable of some growl Highs: Decent high frequency extension and clarity, but not overly bright Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
