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11-09-2010, 02:46 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: My bass-ment | | | 1x10 combos that are really worth it... or a 2x10 would be a safer bet ?
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Hi ! (modified the thread a bit for a broader discussion)
I like the sound of a good 10 inch speaker. Actually, I'm used to playing with 8 of them simultaniously (SVT).
Lately, I've been looking for a small practice combo that I could bring to an occasional jam with PA support. The Line 6 LowDown Studio 110 caught my attention because it's cheap and it sounds pretty good and loud on it's own. Is there anything else I should check out before I settle with the Line 6 ? It could be something more expensive... and it has to survive the use of a low B and an occasional octave pedal. Ideas ?
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The portability and small footprint of a 1x10 is appealing to me, but I don't want an amp that will self destruct 'cause I push it too hard... if you see what I mean. A 2x10 could be an option, but it would still have to be smallish and lightish. I tried an Hartke Hydrive 210C once and liked it. Other ideas in that range ?
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11-09-2010, 02:48 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada | | | ...an octave down?
I'm no expert, but I dunno if any 1x10 will survive a B0...
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11-09-2010, 02:49 PM
|  | that video LIES | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | I had an Eden CXC-110(a 1x10 combo w/essentially a WT330- or 405 in later versions- for a head)& LOVED it. 220 watts w/internal speaker, could go to 2 ohms(meaning two 8ohm ext cabs)& was pretty impressive all by itself. 39 lbs or so.
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11-09-2010, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Inconnu Hi !
I like the sound of a good 10 inch speaker. Actually, I'm used to playing with 8 of them simultaniously (SVT).
Lately, I've been looking for a small practice combo that I could bring to an occasional jam with PA support. The Line 6 LowDown Studio 110 caught my attention because it's cheap and it sounds pretty good and loud on it's own. Is there anything else I should check out before I settle with the Line 6 ? It could be something more expensive... and it has to survive the use of a low B and an occasional octave pedal. Ideas ? | Check out the GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0-10T. |
11-09-2010, 03:43 PM
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11-09-2010, 03:50 PM
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11-09-2010, 03:51 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | | I second the Genz-Benz option, but whether you think it sounds good at low B is up to you. If you're used to playing through an 8x10 you're not going to hear anything like the same sound. The size of the cab exerts real limitations...but the guys at G-B do some amazing things.
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11-09-2010, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BassmanPaul AER Amp1? | Played this one at Atlanta Bass Gallery not too long ago and was very impressed. But not ready to part with $1500 for a 110 combo.
Somebody on this forum that's played both says the promethean 110 combo beats it at 1/2 price. Haven't seen one yet to try.
And I'm still itching to get my grubby fingers on the AI ten2. Extremely versatile.
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11-09-2010, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by R. Laevinus ...an octave down?
I'm no expert, but I dunno if any 1x10 will survive a B0... | Well... I might be wrong but... a 10 inch speaker is a 10 inch speaker. If an 8x10 survives a octave down, why not a single one ? |
11-09-2010, 04:55 PM
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11-09-2010, 05:05 PM
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11-09-2010, 05:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boulder Suburbia, Colorado | | | I've always been partial to the Roland Cube 30.
If a practice amp that might, occasionally, be ran to the board it's about all you need. If you want to go super cheap, I also thought the Ibanez Soundwave SW35 was pretty good. |
11-09-2010, 05:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kansas City | | | I use a Fender Rumble 30 with 1x10 for practice and very small venues. It does surprisingly well with the low B on my Conklin. The even lower F# doesn't fare too well. |
11-09-2010, 05:41 PM
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11-09-2010, 05:46 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burlington, Vermont vt | | | Pity that Ampeg discontinued the BA110. I have one that I use mercilessly and it's got a great, clean, all-around great sound.
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11-09-2010, 11:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Finland (Northern Europe) | | Hi.
I'm pretty happy with my SWR WM10.
It's got the speaker upgraded, but an occasional F# is a possibility if care is taken, also on monitor duty on gigs.
I will probably build an extension for it to add more flexibility, 80W with a single 10" only gets You so far  .
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11-09-2010, 11:28 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tallahassee, FL | | | For a truly reliable setup I for the stage, I would go with 2x10 or 1x12 at least. Of course, if youre doing very small venues the 10 would probably be fine. |
11-09-2010, 11:48 PM
| | | | +1 on the SWR WM10. I own one and also have the 1x10 extension cab. The combo alone is very surprising for such a small rig but the addition of the extension cab really opened things up. You'll be pushing 2x10's 100 watts @ 4ohms. Now these are discontinued in favor of SWR's new "wedge shaped thing" that does NOT allow the use of an extension cab.
Take a look on ebay. They pop up occasionally. |
11-09-2010, 11:49 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec | | | Shuttle 6.0-12T maybe ? Not a 10 inches, but could be great for what you want. |
11-09-2010, 11:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tallahassee, FL | | | Shuttles are great. The 6.0 does 375 watts into a 12" or 2x10 that really pumps! Add an extension cab for 600 watts, enough for all but the biggest stages. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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