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At A Glance

Type
8x10 / Dual 4x10 Bass Enclosure
Frequency Response (+/–3 dB
58 Hz – 5 kHz
Usable Low Frequency (–10 dB
40 Hz
RMS Power Handling
Combined / Mono Mode: 800 Watts 8x10, Split / Dual Mode: 400 Watts each 4x10
Peak Power Handling
Combined / Mono Mode: 1600 Watts 8x10, Split / Dual Mode: 800 Watts each 4x10
Impedance
Combined / Mono Mode: 4 Ω 8x10, Split: 8 Ω each 4x10
Sensitivity
Combined / Mono Mode: 100 dB SPL 1W/1m
Maximum SPL
130 dB
Components
Eight Custom Designed, Eminence 100 Watt, 10" speakers
Size (H x W x D
48.0 in/1219 mm (with feet) x 26.0 in/660 mm x 16.0 in/406 mm
Weight
137 lb/62.14 kg (approximately)
Assembly
Designed and assembled in the U.S.A.
Description

Ampeg positioned the Heritage SVT-810E (HSVT-810E-U) as a premium, U.S.-assembled iteration of its long-running SVT-810E bass speaker cabinet. The Heritage designation marked it as a higher-specification build within Ampeg's cabinet line, designed to replicate the construction standards associated with the company's classic enclosures.

The cabinet houses eight custom-designed Eminence 10" drivers, each rated at 100 watts, built specifically for this enclosure. The cabinet operates as a single 8x10 configuration in combined/mono mode — presenting a 4 Ω load with 800 watts RMS and 1,600 watts peak handling — or splits into two independent 4x10 sections, each at 8 Ω with 400 watts RMS and 800 watts peak. Sensitivity is rated at 100 dB SPL (1W/1m) in combined mode, with a maximum SPL of 130 dB. Frequency response is specified at 58 Hz–5 kHz (±3 dB), with usable low-frequency extension to 40 Hz (−10 dB). The cabinet measures 48.0 in × 26.0 in × 16.0 in (including feet) and weighs approximately 137 lb.

Owners sourcing replacement drivers, jack plate components, or casters should verify compatibility against the cabinet's dual-mode wiring configuration and impedance requirements before fitting any parts; a qualified speaker technician can confirm correct substitutions.

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