Ampeg VENTURE VB88 800-Watt Bass Cabinet - 8x8in

Ampeg VENTURE VB88 800-Watt Bass Cabinet - 8x8inBoasting iconic Ampeg aesthetics and thunderous low end heft, the Ampeg Venture VB 88 is designed to deliver the visuals and performance of Ampegs SVT 810 cab in a more compact form factor. This cabs combination of eight custom voiced 8 inch Lavoce neodymium woofers and a variable high frequency driver deliver all the warm, tubby low end youd expect from a classic Ampeg cab of this lofty stature, only with greater high end definition and clarity to

Boasting iconic Ampeg aesthetics and thunderous low-end heft, the Ampeg Venture VB-88 is designed to deliver the visuals and performance of Ampeg’s SVT-810 cab in a more compact form factor. This cab’s combination of eight custom-voiced 8-inch Lavoce neodymium woofers and a variable high-frequency driver deliver all the warm, tubby low-end you’d expect from a classic Ampeg cab of this lofty stature, only with greater high-end definition and clarity to deliver a more modern-sounding sheen. And while classic SVT-810 cabs often clock in at well above 150 pounds, the Venture VB-88 is rated at less than half the weight. Factor in the kick-back dolly-style casters and towel bar handle, and the Venture VB-88 offers a potent level of portability rarely found on a cab this powerful, all while brandishing legendary Ampeg looks.

Neodymium woofers at attention
Upon its release, Ampeg’s Venture series quickly usurped popularity, and it’s easy to see — and hear — why. Ampeg started by outfitting the VB-88 with eight 8-inch custom-voiced Lavoce neodymium woofers plus a variable high-frequency driver. Constructed to the utmost quality, the Lavoce woofers pack an incredible punch filled with crystal-clear sound. These woofers are ready to captivate your audience with sonic magnificence that hits them right in the chest. Packed with power, the VB-88 can function at 800 watts RMS/1600 watts program power at four ohms. Lastly, this front-ported cabinet also comes with Neutrik speakON inputs to keep your signal at its best.

Built with portability in mind
While the VB-88 is clearly constructed to capture the iconic aesthetics of Ampeg’s classic SVT-810, this cab’s power-to-weight ratio dwarfs almost any vintage-style bass cabinet, clocking in at a mere 67 pounds. Its light weight makes it perfect for modern gigging bassists ready to take the road by storm, pairing portability with a truly ground-shaking level of punch, projection, and sheer low-end depth. Finished with carbon fiber-style Tolex, the Venture series of speaker cabinets exudes a modern style that says, “I mean business.”

Features

• Designed to deliver the powerful performance and visual prestige of Ampeg’s classic SVT-810 in a much more portable form factor
• 8 custom-voiced Lavoce neodymium woofers and a variable high-frequency driver supply cavernous low-end depth and a clear, articulate, and modern-sounding top-end response
• Variable high-frequency attenuator to tweak your instrument’s response
• Lightweight construction clocks in more than half the weight of the old-school SVT-810
• Kick-back dolly-style casters and a towel bar handle make for easy transportation
• Top-quality Netrik speakON inputs

Specifications

• Type: Bass Vertical Cabinet
• Configuration: 8 x 8"
• Speakers: Lavoce 8" neodymium woofers
• Horn: high-frequency driver, with variable attenuator
• Power Handling: 800W RMS, 1600W Program (4 ohms)
• Inputs: 2 x SpeakON
• Cabinet Type: Straight
• Open/Closed Back: Closed
• Construction Materials: Carbon fiber-style Tolex
• Height: 45.1"
• Width: 20.1"
• Depth: 15.2"
• Weight: 67 lbs.