Members slash81291 Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hey guys, I am running a little mark 2 and just picked up an avatar 2x10 neo in a trade.I am wondering if I should run this with a 1x12 or 1x15? Any opinions on what rig would be more versitile? I figure the 15 would cover some more lows while the 10s will give some more punch. Any ideas? My budget is around $300 for a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I would personally prefer a 12/15 combo But yeah, go for the 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I like 2x10's and 1x15 for the reasons you give - nice punchy attack filled out with full lows. 12's don't quite have the bite 10's do IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yup...I love the 10's + 15 tone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 15 baby!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 2x10 and another 2x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 2x10 and another 2x10. Fail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastplant Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I use a 2x10 and 1x15 setup. You don't really realize how much of the spectrum you utilize until you use just one or the other. The 15 gives off amazing low end, but when I take away the 10's it's all muddy comparatively. Put the 10's back and it's punchy and has plenty of bottom all at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nAmzrTakin Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I run a Mesa/Boogie 2x10 & a Hartke XL115. It's like getting a hand job while being punched in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 There are some 15's that are incredibly tight and punchy, lacking low end, and there are 10's that are all about low end thump -- you can't really go just on driver size alone. Play through as many cabs as you can and buy what you feel will give you the best tone for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I run a 1x12 on top of a 1x15. I'd say you should add a 15 to your 2x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 16, 2008 I only mix identical speakers. I also want to jimmy kick anyone that says 15s have more lows and 10s have more punch. You might think you're safe on that side of the internet, but I'm working on something that'll let me jimmy kick through the internet. As soon as I finish C7's lasers I'm going to arm myself with the jimmy kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nAmzrTakin Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I only mix identical speakers. I also want to jimmy kick anyone that says 15s have more lows and 10s have more punch. You might think you're safe on that side of the internet, but I'm working on something that'll let me jimmy kick through the internet. As soon as I finish C7's lasers I'm going to arm myself with the jimmy kicker. I thought 15's have Low & Punch while 10's have highs and mids with good tone? That's been my experience anyway. I hope I don't get "Jimmy kicked" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I only mix identical speakers. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeMess Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I'd add a 15 if I were you, but I'm a fan of the 12 + 15 stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 16, 2008 Why? Two wrongs don't make a right. The same reason that (well designed) full range cabinets never mix drivers within a given passband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 The same reason that (well designed) full range cabinets never mix drivers within a given passband. Ah, gotcha. Sounds pretty anal to me. Thinking about it though, it does seem to make sense. So, to clarify, you'd never mix a 210 with a 410, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nAmzrTakin Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 Ah, gotcha. Sounds pretty anal to me. Thinking about it though, it does seem to make sense. So, to clarify, you'd never mix a 210 with a 410, correct? That makes no sense. You can get 6x10's which is the same thing but all in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 17, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2008 Thinking about it though, it does seem to make sense. So, to clarify, you'd never mix a 210 with a 410, correct? Not unless they are of the same design. For example, I'd mix an Acme Low B4 with either of my Acme Low B2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 I dunno, this one's got a 15" JBL K140 and 2x10" Peavey Neo Pro's and it's the best sounding bass rig - period. And that's the consensus of everyone who's ever heard it, not just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 That makes no sense. You can get 6x10's which is the same thing but all in one. Not necessarily. Every cab has different tonal characteristics and, when two cabs with different characteristics are put together, I'd imagine that you can run into at least a few frequencies that aren't happy together. In a single cab, these frequencies are either designed out or handled with crossovers but, with two different cabs and no crossovers, it could have some negative implications on the overall sound that comes out of the cabs. At least I think that's what he's referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 17, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2008 At least I think that's what he's referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nAmzrTakin Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 Not necessarily. Every cab has different tonal characteristics and, when two cabs with different characteristics are put together, I'd imagine that you can run into at least a few frequencies that aren't happy together. In a single cab, these frequencies are either designed out or handled with crossovers but, with two different cabs and no crossovers, it could have some negative implications on the overall sound that comes out of the cabs. At least I think that's what he's referring to. I think I understood that. I assume you wouldn't have to worry about this when using a 115 & 210 because they have different frequency ranges? But what about the ones that overlap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted December 17, 2008 Members Share Posted December 17, 2008 But what about the ones that overlap?Mud or outright cancellation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted December 17, 2008 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2008 I assume you wouldn't have to worry about this when using a 115 & 210 because they have different frequency ranges? But what about the ones that overlap? Typical 1x15s and 2x10s cover the same spectrum of frequencies. No one has to worry about it, there is no real danger, it just doesn't perform for me as well as I require my cabinets to perform. If someone else loves the combination, then it is right for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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