Avatar 210 vs 112

BrendanH · #1 01-14-2012, 11:02 AM

I am considering switching to either a pair of 210s to stack vertically or a pair of 112s. Either way, it would be Avatar. Can anyone tell me what the difference between these two rigs would be, sonically speaking? I was also considering the TB153 but I'm a little worried that something that transparent won't be as effective for playing heavier material of the stoner-rock/post-metal variety. If I'm wrong, by all means correct me!

RickenBoogie · #2 01-14-2012, 12:39 PM

Generally, 2x 210's will be louder than 2x 112's. Beyond that, generalizations won't apply.

MysticMichael · #3 01-14-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BrendanH

I was also considering the TB153 but I'm a little worried that something that transparent won't be as effective for playing heavier material of the stoner-rock/post-metal variety. If I'm wrong, by all means correct me!

I'm not sure I follow you here...

Isn't transparency and purity a good thing? At least from a foundation standpoint?

My feeling is that if you really want dirt and/or coloration, you can always add it in with signal processing gear...

MM

BrendanH · #4 01-20-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Generally, 2x 210's will be louder than 2x 112's. Beyond that, generalizations won't apply.

Well, I'm asking about two specific models, so I don't see why generalizations wouldn't apply.

BrendanH · #5 01-20-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticMichael

I'm not sure I follow you here...

Isn't transparency and purity a good thing? At least from a foundation standpoint?

My feeling is that if you really want dirt and/or coloration, you can always add it in with signal processing gear...

MM

I think there's something to be said for speaker coloration.

swspiers · #6 01-20-2012, 09:28 AM

I have a TB153 that is great for clean tones but horrible for stoner/doom. The midrange driver simply does not play nicely with my Supercollider Beast.

I do use 2 Carvin BRX10.2's, stacked vertically that as far as I know compare somewhat to the Avatars.

The 2x 210's will most likely have more overall volume than 2 single 112's.

Hope this helps...

chaosMK · #7 01-20-2012, 09:42 AM

I'd go with the 2 2x10's. If you are doing stoner/post metal I'd consider more cabs than this though. Why do you want a small/modular rig?

Z-Bass · #8 01-20-2012, 10:41 AM

I have one of each, specifically a B210NEO and the SB112Delta LF (non-NEO). Both are well constructed cabinets and are very easy to transport. I've played them together, and each on their own. To my ears, I like the 210 better. I find the voicing of that cab works better for me. Can't really explain it. Hindsight I should have opted for two 210s. That would be my recommendation. 1x12 cabinets seem to be a popular configuration at the moment, however, I haven't had as positive of an experience with 1x12s. Sound great in certain situations, not so great in others. Some handle low B or higher volumes better than others You probably could say that about any cabinet but I've found more consistency with the 2x10.

BrendanH · #9 02-11-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chaosMK

I'd go with the 2 2x10's. If you are doing stoner/post metal I'd consider more cabs than this though. Why do you want a small/modular rig?

Me and my guitarist are both have back problems that make larger cabs a bit of a pain. It's not a horrible issue though, and I'd overlook that problem for the right cab. Mostly I want to get away from the beaming issues in my 410.