bassplayer5217 Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Hey guys. I am currently thinking about getting a new amp (head and cab). At GC I have tried out the Ampeg B-2R and that sounds great for my new head. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about a matching cab. Current possibilities include the SWR Goliath III Jr., the SWR Workingman's 2x10T or 1x15T, the Ampeg BSE-410HLF, and the Ampeg SVT-210HE. Reviews, suggestions, comments, new ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. peaceOUT, Dave .~. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer5217 Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 oh yeah, i just forgot, that i should add that my budget for the whole thing is 900ish and the head is 550 .~. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 I have had most of those cabs in some combination or another. I guess for me I have always found a 4X10 to be as versitile as anything. Yeah, its a bit bigger to haul around than a 2X10, but I hav efound for m ethat a 2X10 just doesn't quuite cut the low B string at higher volumes. The 4X10 will always handle it. You can always turn down, but once you are as loud as you can go, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 With your budget, I'd go with a Workingman's 4 x 10 if you are buying new. SWR stuff is great sounding. I play a SWR 350 Redface with a Goliath III 2 x 10; it sounds great,and I might get another, or an Epifani 12" for bigger gigs, but either cabinet is $600 new. You could buy used. "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Originally posted by SteveC: I have had most of those cabs in some combination or another. I guess for me I have always found a 4X10 to be as versitile as anything. Yeah, its a bit bigger to haul around than a 2X10, but I hav efound for m ethat a 2X10 just doesn't quuite cut the low B string at higher volumes. The 4X10 will always handle it. You can always turn down, but once you are as loud as you can go, that's it.2x10" for a loud B string? One word: Acme. Power hog, but handles a low B better than most 18" subs. However, not in this price range. No one is suggesting an Avatar 4x10"? Or maybe their 2x10" and 1x15". That would give you some versatility, and those cabs use Eminence woofers, which I have always found to be reliable, good sounding woofers. Maury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer5217 Posted June 21, 2003 Author Share Posted June 21, 2003 what does acme refer to? using a lot of ac voltage, or uses a lot of wattage for not a lot of output? .~. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Originally posted by bassplayer5217: what does acme refer to? using a lot of ac voltage, or uses a lot of wattage for not a lot of output?Regarding the 2x10" not able to handle a low b string at volumes. Check out http://www.acmebass.com . Feed these 2x10" 500-750 watts a piece, and everything is OKAY. If you were, as some do in the community, poking fun at the relative inefficiency of the Acme cabinets compared to the plethora of gear in the bass universe, I will continue to point to my position that the majority of bass players do not know how to equalize a true hi-fi cabinet. EQ on a "standard bass cab" - boost low and high frequencies and cut the middle frequency. The ol' smiley face! Why? This gives a relatively "flat" response. How? Well, most "bass" cabinets on the market have a mid-peak, and valleys in the low and high frequencies (Ampeg, SWR anyone?). Hi-Fi cabinets, like the Acme or Euphonic Audio, have a flat response to begin with. However, I've run into people who bought such a cabinet but were so used to just throwing the "normal" EQ at the cabinet, which makes it sound like garbage. When I want to make my Acme sound more "bassy" than normal, guess what I do? I cut the high frequency and the middle frequency. Simple. If I want that ringing, punk midrange tone, I back off the low frequency. Simple. That said, these cabs aren't everyone's cup of tea. However, a 50 lbs. 2x10" cabinet that can handle a low b at small venues is pretty cool, if you ask me. I have two of these cabs that I can stack for larger venues. I've never needed more than that, I'm not playing arena rock. Maury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaerty Posted June 22, 2003 Share Posted June 22, 2003 The only thing I can add is go into the shop and lift the 4 x 10 and remember you will be lugging this thing to every gig - up stairs and onto stages for years to come. I just bought a 4 x 10 and in 18 months time when i have the money i will be looking for a good quality 2 x 10 to replace it. Providence over serendipity any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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