Members PurpleStain Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 Is that an alright thing to do. I currently have a 2x15 cab, and was thinking of getting a 1x15 for easier transport, and smaller shows. One of my friends who is an immense gear snob was trying to disuade me telling me that the Ampeg SVT 1x15 cabs are not made to be used by themselves but are to be always used in conjuction with a 4x10(which is what he does). Basically he tells me it will sound like ass and not have a very good range. Thoughts?
Members ryanizzle Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 i primarily play through a single 15" cab. your friend is dumb.
Members Rhythm Junky Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 I did it for years until I donated it to an open mic and we tried to run 600 watts into it.
Members PurpleStain Posted September 3, 2007 Author Members Posted September 3, 2007 thank you, anyone else?
Members Roguetitan Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 Is that an alright thing to do. I currently have a 2x15 cab, and was thinking of getting a 1x15 for easier transport, and smaller shows. One of my friends who is an immense gear snob was trying to disuade me telling me that the Ampeg SVT 1x15 cabs are not made to be used by themselves but are to be always used in conjuction with a 4x10(which is what he does). Basically he tells me it will sound like ass and not have a very good range. Thoughts? are your friends eyes brown?because he is full of {censored}.
Members FloydianAnimal Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 I use my 1x15 by itself with my SVT-3Pro sometimes when I don't want to bring both my 1x15 and 2x10 to practice. It sounds fine to me and it can be loud enough to keep up in a band mix...
Members PurpleStain Posted September 3, 2007 Author Members Posted September 3, 2007 I use my 1x15 by itself with my SVT-3Pro sometimes when I don't want to bring both my 1x15 and 2x10 to practice. It sounds fine to me and it can be loud enough to keep up in a band mix... awesome. do you have an Ampeg 2x10? i want one of those real bad, but can't find one.
Members bassred Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 i played with 1X15 for years! My combo is 1X15 and I use it very week...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted September 3, 2007 Members Posted September 3, 2007 awesome. do you have an Ampeg 2x10? i want one of those real bad, but can't find one. Yea, its one of those. I got one used about a year ago, they used to sell them new I think until recently... My Ampeg 2x10, Ampeg 1x15, and my SVT-3Pro makes a nice little Ampeg stack!
Members PurpleStain Posted September 3, 2007 Author Members Posted September 3, 2007 Yea, its one of those. I got one used about a year ago, they used to sell them new I think until recently...My Ampeg 2x10, Ampeg 1x15, and my SVT-3Pro makes a nice little Ampeg stack! That's exactly the kind of stack I would want. Plenty of Volume, i would think, yet a lot more compact than 2x15, or 4x10 cabinet.
Members rpsands Posted September 4, 2007 Members Posted September 4, 2007 You should get a Dr. Bass 1260 to put on top of that 215. Hawt. Or a 115 concert series. If you're going to get a 115, I recommend trying out: SWR Triad (15/10, but sounds delicious and isn't that heavy - needs dolly wheels badly though) Bag End - the back ported one. tiny, and sounds great. a Genz Benz 112 or 212 Neo (lows almost like a 15, and weighs nothing. heck the 212 cab weighs 30lbs less than a Peavey 115).
Members takeout Posted September 4, 2007 Members Posted September 4, 2007 Is it the Classic 1x15? I've had one for years. My thoughts: - Not enough volume in a loud rock context. Mine farts out way before usable volume vs. two guitarists and drums. - The stock speaker just doesn't go that low, and it's only rated at 200W. If you replaced it with an Eminence Delta LF you might be all right. - Not a hell of a lot above 1kHz. You can use a 1x15 as a standalone - I just wouldn't recommend that particular one, without some modifications. I'd instead go with a SWR Son of Bertha (has a tweeter if memory serves) - more power handling, better lows and highs, not much bigger than the Ampeg, and you can probably find them on the cheap.
Members guitargod0dmw Posted September 4, 2007 Members Posted September 4, 2007 I've used my SVT-15E all by itself on many occasions. It works great. I've never had a problem with range. Obviously, different people have different ears...so to me, the highs aren't as clear. I normally use a 4X10 + 1X15 (not the Ampeg) setup...it works great. If I was feeling lazy, or didn't have the room to bring my big setup I would bring the 1X15.
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 4, 2007 Members Posted September 4, 2007 Where to start, where to start...Okay, first off, the 1st industry standard bass rig was the Ampeg fliptop. Guess what. It was a 1x15 configuration. Second, I 2nd the SWR SOB recommendation. I ran a SWR Goliath Jr(2x10) and SOB(1x15) stack for awhile and loved it. Third, I also suggest running a pair of 1x15's if a single 2x15 cab is too much. Fourth, 2x15's are too much for me as well, but I went with a 1x12 w/horn, and recommend you check out getting a pair of 1x12s. If you dig the Ampeg sound, their 1x12s are **nice**. You may never look back.
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 4, 2007 Members Posted September 4, 2007 Another thought- a pair of Bag End's compact 1x15's(one coax, the other non). Tight & organic sounding. RAWK!
Members pickinatit Posted September 4, 2007 Members Posted September 4, 2007 I wouldn't argue that you don't get a BETTER sound if you use the 1 X 15 in conjunction with a 2 X 10 or a 4 X 10 or whatever, but it will sound fine by itself. (I have that exact cab BTW so I know).
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