112 bass cabs

HMZ · #1 10-10-2010, 12:11 PM

Hey guys I need a little help. I'm trying to lighten up my bass rig. Right now I have two Aguilar DB 210 cabs. I love the way they sound but at 59lbs each its getting to be to much. I'm looking to get two 112 cabs. I went to Sam Ash today to check out some Epifani cabs but they did not have any on display. Guitar Center really doesn't have anything I want ether. In the past I bought two Aguilar GS 112 but found them way to scooped sounding. i returned them after a week. What would you recommend? I was thinking Epifani UL, Aguilar DB's.

Wally Malone · #2 10-10-2010, 12:56 PM

Of the cabs I've used my favorite go to cab is my Accugroove Tri-112. I'm looking at getting a second one down the road.

Wally

**JxBass** · #3 10-10-2010, 01:03 PM

The Epifani UL cabs are a bit scooped to my ear, so if that's not your thing they may not be the right fit for you. The new AudioKinesis 112 looks pretty fantastic but at 4 ohms you'll need a 2 ohm amp if you want to run two of them, although there are claims that it could be louder than most 2 x 112 combinations.

esa372 · #4 10-10-2010, 01:05 PM

The DNS 112N looks promising.

http://dnaamps.com/products/cabinets/

HMZ · #5 10-10-2010, 01:28 PM

I will be using it with a Markbass II amp.

**JayAmel** · #6 10-10-2010, 01:37 PM

First thing that comes in mind : a pair of DB112s.

philtoler · #7 10-10-2010, 02:07 PM

Check out the Orange SP212. It's a 2x12 (Neodym's) but because it's isobaric (one speaker behind the other projecting through a front port) it's very small and light for the power rating (600W). I have the SP210 (2x10) and it's superb, especially used with the Orange Terror Bass which is also miniscule for the power (500W). I'm not sure that there are other isobaric's out there - maybe there are some but I haven't seen any. Has anyone else?

Tampabass · #8 10-10-2010, 02:13 PM

I'm loving my Epi UL-112, and I wish I could have two. I'm using it with a Little Mark II.

Tim1 · #9 10-10-2010, 03:49 PM

The obvious choice here is one or two Bergantino AE112s - especially in combination with an LM2.

desertsolace · #10 10-10-2010, 04:06 PM

I've just downsized from my Eden 210 and after a lot of research and trying what I could I went with the GB Neox 112 and I really couldn't be happier.
I had asked a bunch of people for advice on which 112 to buy and their comparisons with the Eden sound. However a lot of comparisons came out across the board including a similar assessment of the GS 112 that you gave. Check it out if you want: Help? Going from Eden410/210 to a 112...

gafbass02 · #11 10-10-2010, 04:09 PM

The barefaced midget t is seriously, seriously,SERIOUSLY good!

LeftHandedFrog · #12 10-10-2010, 04:29 PM

+1 on the barefaced midget , i use it together with a Markbass lmII and it is truly amazing...
The sound coming out of that 9kg tiny this is amazingly good and powerfull!!!
No problem with my 5string either...

jazz3625tonic · #13 10-10-2010, 04:47 PM

I picked up an Acme 112 "Flatwound" a few months back and couldn't be happier.

HMZ · #14 10-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampabass

I'm loving my Epi UL-112, and I wish I could have two. I'm using it with a Little Mark II.

Are the Epi UL - 112 scooped sounding? Thats what I did not like about the Aguilar GS 112's.

B String · #15 10-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampabass

I'm loving my Epi UL-112, and I wish I could have two. I'm using it with a Little Mark II.

The LMII and the UL112 are a good match up. The Berg AE112's are a nice too. Only down side is the worst spray painted covering i've ever seen. Very fragile finish...but they sound good.

**JxBass** · #16 10-10-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HMZ

Are the Epi UL - 112 scooped sounding? Thats what I did not like about the Aguilar GS 112's.

That's why I mentioned it earlier. The Epi ULs have very polite mids which many describe as having a mid-scoop sound.

They are very nice cabs and are very popular. I've owned several myself and they rank among my favorites. They match up very well with the LMII/LMIII. But if you're looking for mid punch they may not be your thing.

Tampabass · #17 10-10-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HMZ

Are the Epi UL - 112 scooped sounding? Thats what I did not like about the Aguilar GS 112's.

It has a beefy bottom, full and rich, and still seems to have a lot of punch.
Not sure if I'd recognize scoop if I heard it, although I've not had experience with tons of cabs or anything.

air_leech · #18 10-10-2010, 06:11 PM

I'm running an SA450 (basically a souped up LMII) with two DB112s and I love the tone I get out of this rig!

oldrocker · #19 10-10-2010, 06:18 PM

You may like the Eden 112XLT if you don't want scooped. Mesa's 112 may work too.

yamaha · #20 10-10-2010, 06:45 PM

I have tried many, and owned a few 112's

Epifani UL2-112. Like it, very rich, slight scoop.
Aguilar DB112. Not like it a lot, very scooped.
Eden 112xlt. One of my favorite 112. Good sound, even though it is colored (it's my color).
Mesa 112. Tight, agressive. I would not be shy to push it hard.
Genz Benz Neox112. Very good sound, but had warranty issues from a rattle inside (bad experience). Still amazing customer service. Had it not been for my bad experience (personnal, it happens), I would suggest this one.
Berg HT112. I play it right now. Punch, not very deep, a bit agressive.
Berg AE112. I don't like the AE series, and I don't know why. Just not my style of sound.
Accugroove tri 112. WOW x 1000, but quite a bit more expensive.