Berg cabs going

[Blah114]

I am going to sell my berg cabs.. I need an aggressive cab for my LM II head.. it's time to change it up.. suggestions appreciated.. I am not wanting such a "hi fi" sound.. I apologize in advance for selling the bergs.. I know people will be offended.. they are amazing cabs.. I am ditching two 8 ohms cabs.. and buying a single 4x10.. or single 2x12.. 4 ohms..

speak-ons preferred.. I Am considering Orange.. or Ampeg.. or Ashdown even.. not sure.

[brotherbassj]

I hear Schroeders are more aggressive than bergs........and they are light

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Blah114

I am going to sell my berg cabs.. I need an aggressive cab for my LM II head.. it's time to change it up.. suggestions appreciated.. I am not wanting such a "hi fi" sound.. I apologize in advance for selling the bergs.. I know people will be offended.. they are amazing cabs.. I am ditching two 8 ohms cabs.. and buying a single 4x10.. or single 2x12.. 4 ohms..

speak-ons preferred.. I Am considering Orange.. or Ampeg.. or Ashdown even.. not sure.

From your profile, you have the HT112's. If that is correct, and you are looking for a more aggressive tone in a relatively lightweight single package, I would HIGHLY recommend the Berg AE410 or Berg AE212 (soon to ship). TOTALLY different than the HT112's (which are not my idea of a good time either). You keep that Berg quality and service and IMO will get to the tone you are looking for.

I have clips of my AE410 with various heads (including the LMII) on the Youtube channel (link in my sig) if you are interested.

[Hollow Man]

Originally Posted by KJung

From your profile, you have the HT112's. If that is correct, and you are looking for a more aggressive tone in a relatively lightweight single package, I would HIGHLY recommend the Berg AE410 or Berg AE212 (soon to ship). TOTALLY different than the HT112's (which are not my idea of a good time either). You keep that Berg quality and service and IMO will get to the tone you are looking for.

I have clips of my AE410 with various heads (including the LMII) on the Youtube channel (link in my sig) if you are interested.

When I read the OP, I immediately thought "What could be more aggressive than the Berg AE line?"

I don't have any experience with the HT series cabs, but from everything I've read, they're almost polar opposites from the AE series. I own a Berg AE410, I've played through the AE112 and AE210, and I'm on tap to pick up the first AE212 that Jive Sound receives. Please please please don't give up on Berg until you've at least tried the AE410; it's the fastest, punchiest, most cutting cab I've ever heard.

[shadow_FIX]

I'm able to get an aggressive sound through my SR5/LMIII/GS410 setup. It's aggressive, and very present, with a little oomph. I EQ a mid boost on the Stingray, along with a low-mid boost on the Mark. Makes for an aggressively dark sound, which is perfect for me.

[Musicman20]

Aguilar DBs. If you want a more warm vintage tone, Orange OBC.

[Blah114]

thanks, guys/gals.. I have NOT given up on Berg.. at all.. I am only intrigued by Orange, admittedly, because I am loving Geddy Lee's current live sound (if I can believe he's really going through Orange setup.. as advertised.. why would he not be, though?).

we'll see.. I have an Ampeg PR410.. but that's just WAY too heavy for show use.. loading that into a truck is impossible for me... but I got it for $200.. I use that as my practice home speaker setup..

[tallboybass]

Ever thought it might not be the cabs? The LMII is one of the least 'aggressive' heads I've ever owned. Just a thought.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by Blah114

thanks, guys/gals.. I have NOT given up on Berg.. at all.. I am only intrigued by Orange, admittedly, because I am loving Geddy Lee's current live sound (if I can believe he's really going through Orange setup.. as advertised.. why would he not be, though?).

we'll see.. I have an Ampeg PR410.. but that's just WAY too heavy for show use.. loading that into a truck is impossible for me... but I got it for $200.. I use that as my practice home speaker setup..

I would assume Geddy's sound has WAY more to do with a grindy tube head pushed a bit versus having anything to do with the cabs. You might want to keep what you have, and try one of those VT pedals in front of your LM (which is a very clean, non-Geddy like' head). That might do the trick for you.

While those HT cabs are quite smooth and pure sounding, the LMII is also. Changing one without the other isn't going to help much. The AE cabs will grind like crazy with the right head (GK, Markbass F1, etc.)

[Whitbass]

the very focused, punchy, yet muscular tone of the AE410 is sweet......................probably my favorite 410 to date.......or maybe of any cab period.......
a slight touch of eq and the VLE and VPF on my LMII puts just the right touch to file off the upper-most edge to my liking, but then

I'm not sure aggressive is my cup of tea, but with the right amp.....it just kills................punch punch punch, but with just enough smoothness that its not harsh
again for me, the LMII tames it just enough........

with the right head, I would say it can get quite aggressive....

[Blah114]

I use a VT pedal, live.. but I run it in the loop.. should I maybe try a night of in front? I did that once.. it was ok.. it was muddy.. I might try it again.. I use Elixir roundwound strings.. a fender Pbass.. maple neck.. but.. I guess my problem might be I get bored with my sound a bit.

[Blah114]

Originally Posted by tallboybass

Ever thought it might not be the cabs? The LMII is one of the least 'aggressive' heads I've ever owned. Just a thought.

yes.. that could be also.. it's quite transparent.. but it does sound like ampeg to me..

what is an aggressive head in your opinion? I appreciate the thoughts.