1x15 lightweigt cab for the TC RH750

azzyrazzy · #1 11-01-2011, 04:46 AM

Hey,
I am on the verge of buying a TC Electronics RH750 amp, and looking for a 1x15 (I think) to go with this lightweight theme. Any experiences? I have researched Barefaced Compact and it looks impressive on their site.

fretno · #2 11-01-2011, 08:38 AM

2 x light weight 15" cabs come to mind, BagEnd and Flite sound , but with so many killer options in a 12" I would look there as well .

KJung · #3 11-01-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by azzyrazzy

Hey,
I am on the verge of buying a TC Electronics RH750 amp, and looking for a 1x15 (I think) to go with this lightweight theme. Any experiences? I have researched Barefaced Compact and it looks impressive on their site.

From my experience with the small, 3015 'HO' loaded 15 cabs, that would sound fantastic, since the voicing is 'tight and bright' (assuming that is what Alex has in that cab).

That cab should sound like one of the Bag End 15 cubes, with more real low end and a more aggressive upper mid response, both of which are a good thing with the mid present TC heads.

azzyrazzy · #4 11-01-2011, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the replies, I forgot to say that i'll be playing an old Warwick Dolphin 5 string, wenge necked with old Bartolini soapbars. Material for this gig will be pop. Don't know if that changes any recommendations

parapentep70 · #5 11-02-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KJung

From my experience with the small, 3015 'HO' loaded 15 cabs, that would sound fantastic, since the voicing is 'tight and bright' (assuming that is what Alex has in that cab).

That cab should sound like one of the Bag End 15 cubes, with more real low end and a more aggressive upper mid response, both of which are a good thing with the mid present TC heads.

I agree.

I'd choose Barefaced Compact if I were again in this situation.

I went instead the DIY way and built something also based on the Kappalite 3015 (non LF or "HO") with a large horn for mids and crossover and the other box without (The crossover and horn are dimensioned for both and I have switches for single cab operation). The cab without is similar to the Barefaced Compact and it works really well with the RH750.

To me with the limited power you can get from the RH750 at 8 ohms, any cab based on the Kappalite 3015 non LF is not excursion limited and provides very good efficiency and usable mids if used full-range. The result is good, "full", clean, loud and "tight". I don't miss anything from my former sealed 4x10 and I like the "punchy" sound. Now I can get the same... or a very deep sound when the song requires it.

azzyrazzy · #6 11-19-2011, 01:05 PM

I bought the RH750 and have the Barefaced Compact on order

husky123 · #7 11-19-2011, 01:52 PM

I had mine paired with a Schroeder 115+ for a time or two. Money.

Laurent · #8 11-20-2011, 09:35 AM

I have tested and liked the Markbass New York 115.
That being said I don't own this cab and only have limited exprience with it.
I am a 15 fan and it's one of the only stock cab I would consider.
Currently I use a custom cab with a 15G40 Beyma and that has been working well for me. This driver is very heavy that being said.

Joe Louvar · #9 11-20-2011, 12:01 PM

I have GAS for the Barefaced Super Fifteen - the Compact or Duel Compact looks nice too.

svtb15 · #10 11-20-2011, 12:04 PM

Dont know what you consider lightweight.. But i have been using an Genz Uber 115 since they came out... To me it lightweight...
And it gets seriously loud with good bottom and present mids with a silky top end.. I liked it so much i just bought another one for larger gigs. UBER BASS | GENZ BENZ

EDIT.. Sorry.. Just saw that you are in Norway...... ... I will be up your way next spring.. hit me up so i can invite you to the show. Barefaced may be closer to you unless you have a Genz dealer to check an Uber out

Joe Louvar · #11 11-20-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by azzyrazzy

I bought the RH750 and have the Barefaced Compact on order

Oops, I didn't read the whole thread - awesome, enjoy.

Bredian · #12 11-20-2011, 12:39 PM

35-40 lbs seems to be the Neo standard for a 115 cabinet.

GK spoiled me.

The DIYs look right on.

::::BASSIST:::: · #13 11-20-2011, 12:45 PM

I own the BF Compact and is really a remarkable cab. It sounds uber good and is fairly balanced across the spectrum. Mine is 27LBS and is so easy to carry its almost ridiculous!

Unfortunately, mine will be for sale soon (maybe today!) as my wife is 7 months pregnant and I have save up my pennies.

murphy · #14 11-20-2011, 02:43 PM

No love for Epifani UL2 115?

::::BASSIST:::: · #15 11-20-2011, 03:57 PM

I had the UL115 series 1 too. Awesome cab. Not your typical 115.