Amp Recomendations, Half stack vs. 2 x 12 combo Options

[Goliath]

I'm on the market for an amp that I can play at bedroom levels and still be able to jam with (2 guitars, bass, drum). long way off from actually gigging but would like to get something that would be best suited for both. LIkely the music would be your standard rock bar cover music and I'd be playing metal on my own with it.

I have an RG550 XX (20th reissue) and an S470 w/ evos.

I was leaning toward a half stack (maybe 60-100w head w/ 4x12 cab). That way if I started gigging regularly I could upgrade to 2 cabs if I wanted. BUT I'm worried at the levels I'll be playing a combo would be more ideal. I've got some amps in mind and will figure out which I go with on my own so I'm basically debating the merits of combo vs. half stack.

Would a half stack still sound alright at bedroom levels? I know I could play with it when I get together with my buddies. Ultimately once I get accustomed to playing live I'd like to get into a metal band and start coming up with my own stuff but I need to build my chops substantially before then (thanks to this site I'm headed that way, and hats off to Pavel). I'm looking for somethign that's quality and I won't need to upgrade.

My feeling would be get a decent half stack that could power 2 cabs and go from there, I don't want to be on the "gear treadmill". But could a combo pull off what I hope to accomplish?


Also if anyone knows of any screaming deals on amps, those are always appreciated, having the debate with what my price range but to give you an idea, I'm prepared to put my pennies away for a Powerball head/cab. I've not really started test driving them yet because I wanted input on the combo/half stack debate.

Thanks!

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