Reviewer Mike Zimmerman
Experience 22
Email mfzimmerman@earthlink.net
Review date September 09 2001
Manufacturer Aguilar
Model GS410
Price $1149
Item owned for Less than 1 month

Dimensions 28"x 22.5" x 16.5"
Weight 98 lb.
Power 700 watts
Speakers four 10" cast frame drivers plus tweeter
Ohms 4 ohms
Other

I got this cabinet in a trade, when I needed to pick up something louder than my Acme B4 for hard rock gigs, and I've been very pleased. Aguilar's reputation is based on it's amps and pre-amps, but they did a fine job with the cabinets, as well. This cab looks and feels as well-made as any of the other

high-end cabs out there.

Sound-wise, the Aquilar is somewhere between Acme and Eden--it's smoother and more open than the Edens I've owned. Compared to the Acme, it's brighter

with a little more low mids and less depth, but a lot louder. It cuts through

nicely, and handles high volume well. I run it with a Demeter pre going into a 1200 watt Mackie power amp, and it keeps up with my guitarist's two 100-watt Marshall half-stacks fairly easily.

Despite the nearly 100 pount weight spec, this cab is actually doesn't feel any heavier to move than my Acme, which is 20 pounds lighter. The comfortable, well placed handles make it reasonably easy to haul, even without the casters--I was pleasantly surprised. Too bad it's just a touch too big to fit into my hatchback with the back seat up!

Though it may be tough to track one down, I'd certainly urge folks thinking about a 4x10 from Eden, SWR, etc. to take a look at the Aguilar cabs. I'm looking forward to trying the new Ag 1x12 for smaller gigs.


Construction 98%
Clarity 95%
Volume 90%
Portability 85%
Value 90%
Overall 95%

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