Is A 2x12 Cabinet Too Much for the Bedroom?

Livewire · #1 10-26-2012, 09:47 AM

Hi guys,

So I have an oppourtunity to purchase a 2x12 cabinet and get rid of my 2x10. I don't get to gig my amp too often, as I usually go DI these days. But do you guys think a 212 cabinet is overkill for a bedroom apartment? I would be running it with a GK 700RBII. I'm getting the 2x12 at a great deal, plus I'm sure it'll pump more lows than my 2x10 if I did gig with it... Opinions? Thanks!

oerk · #2 10-26-2012, 09:53 AM

If you actually like the 2x12 better than your 2x10, get it.

Amps have a volume knob for a reason.

**bobbybass85** · #3 10-26-2012, 09:54 AM

My bedroom rig is a 210 + 115 and I'm actually looking to move to a 212. Actually I'm looking to do 2x112 stack, but still.

Like you I usually gig through a DI, but I still want a rig worthy of being played live if the opportunity arises to do so, and 12's are currently what do it for me.

Zoomie · #4 10-26-2012, 09:56 AM

Can you ever put too much water into a nuclear reactor?

Hmm?

**Ukiah Bass** · #5 10-26-2012, 10:09 AM

What are you worrying about? THIS is too big for your bedroom.

Sundogue · #6 10-26-2012, 10:12 AM

Too big for the bedroom?

What are you using it for in there?

Seriously though, your amp does have a volume control, doesn't it?

pbasswil · #7 10-26-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oerk

If you actually like the 2x12 better than your 2x10, get it.

Amps have a volume knob for a reason.

That sums it up!
Get what you want. Only you know what sounds good to you; and only you know if you feel a need to justify your purchase.

bassramos · #8 10-26-2012, 10:25 AM

If its just for your bedroom then its way too much!

jlepre · #9 10-26-2012, 10:35 AM

lomo · #10 10-26-2012, 10:37 AM

You should never put any cab smaller than an 810 in your bedroom!

**Ukiah Bass** · #11 10-26-2012, 10:37 AM

In all seriousness, I would not play a 2x12 in a bedroom unless your bedroom is really large. My home studio is a converted dining room. I have a Thunderchild 115 that sounds amazing at the gig, but it's way too large for the home studio. It overpowers the room and rattles the rafters, even at low volume. I prefer using a smaller Crazy88 (2 eight inch drivers + tweeter), or even a single Crazy8. Those smaller cabs fill the room just right with deep, clear bass. Every tool has its purpose, and some tools can be too big for the job.

jlepre · #12 10-26-2012, 10:38 AM

Just don't ASSUME that the 212 will give more LOWS than your current 210. Cab design might surprise you.

What are the 2 cabs?

jlepre · #13 10-26-2012, 10:39 AM

THIS would be perfect for a bedroom.

Livewire · #14 10-26-2012, 10:46 AM

2x12 Mesa
2X10 Avatar Neo

Both at 8ohms

warnergt · #15 10-26-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livewire

But do you guys think a 212 cabinet is overkill for a bedroom apartment?

Does it block your view of the mirror on the ceiling?

Caca de Kick · #16 10-26-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Livewire

2x12 Mesa
2X10 Avatar Neo

Both at 8ohms

I would simply get the Mesa because I'm such a fanboy (and yes I have PH212, absolutely love it).
But with that said, any 2x10 I've owned was capable destroying a bedroom.

teh · #17 10-26-2012, 02:26 PM

I think it's probably too loud, not the cab itself but with that amp. I tried in my room a 200 watt Trace Elliott with both a 1x12" and 1x15". Now the first few notches on the volume it was super quiet, then I got to the next notch and it was so loud, that after playing for a few minutes my ears were ringing.

Perhaps I'm wrong and your amp has a smoother taper though.

RedMoses · #18 10-26-2012, 02:49 PM

If there is no drummer, you dont need much, 1x10 would suffice...

bassgod0dmw · #19 10-26-2012, 02:56 PM

Yes, way overkill. But if you've got room for it, why the heck not?

Munjibunga · #20 10-26-2012, 03:08 PM

Right now I'm using my Shuttle 9.0 and AE410 in my practice room, which is smaller than a bedroom.