Best Cabinet(s) for around $800

[Jaco who?]

ugh. It never stops. Why would he want an 8 Ω fEarful cabinet for a head that does 300 watts at 4 Ωs?

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by phillybass101

He said for around $800. And from what I've seen you can pair a LILG with his 1x15 cab and he's working on a new 2x10 cab that can also be paired with another 2x10 cab. I don't know if the OP's head can do 2ohms or not but some heads can.

He won't need to pair it with anything else. Pretty sure that head won't do 2 ohms.

The 210's that Sammie is working on are also 4 ohms so, same problem for pairing with a non-2 ohm capable amp.

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by Brad Johnson

He won't need to pair it with anything else. Pretty sure that head won't do 2 ohms.

The 210's that Sammie is working on are also 4 ohms so, same problem for pairing with a non-2 ohm capable amp.

+1

And the best cab to pair with a lil'g, should your amp support it, is a second lil'g.

[wcriley]

Originally Posted by Jaco who?

ugh. It never stops. Why would he want an 8 Ω fEarful cabinet for a head that does 300 watts at 4 Ωs?

Ummm....maybe because every cab he listed in the OP is 8 ohms and costs twice as much?

[Jaco who?]

Originally Posted by wcriley

Ummm....maybe because every cab he listed in the OP is 8 ohms and costs twice as much?

Yep, and they're all overkill too, what's your point?

I'd still recommend a pair of moderately priced 112 cabs, either the GK Neos or Traynor TC112s. Probably moot argument anyway since the OP has made up his mind..................

[wcriley]

The point is:
I made a recommendation that would save the school money over buying the cabs he linked.
You replied with:

ugh. It never stops.

As if there was something wrong with my recommendation.
Then you recommend 8 ohm cabs that cost the same.

But you're right...it's a moot point.

[Chef]

sub'd

[Jaco who?]

Originally Posted by wcriley

As if there was something wrong with my recommendation.
Then you recommend 8 ohm cabs that cost the same.

But you're right...it's a moot point.

"It never stops" was specifically referring to the Kappalite 3012LF used in fEARful cabs that work really well with a lot more wattage than the OP has. The Celestions in the Traynor cabs and the Neos in the GK cabs are pretty efficient in comparison. That's all I meant. Didn't mean to start a big huge debate.

[IPYF]

I'd be interested to see what the OP ended up getting. I hope he checks in again.

I for one think that a higher end single 410 would be a really dumb thing for a school to buy under any circumstances but I've said my piece already I guess.

I mean it's a high school. What's wrong with a couple of Ashdown MAGs or smaller Hartke separates? It's miles cheaper and far far more practical for a learning institution. An Ashdown Mag 210 and 115 would sound utterly boss under that GK Backline and the school would be out like $600. If they wanted to stretch to some GB gear that would also be great for the kids' backs.

For instance: Can anyone honestly think of a good reason why a school should be rocking an $1100 Aggie cab under that bass head? It's the veritable definition of over-capitalisation and a daft use of the music department's budget.

[Downunderwonder]

I've played on Ashdown Mag 210 and 115 Combo stack. Tone was nice enough but so wimpy it was unbelievable. 300w into 4ohm worth of cabs my arse.

[Journey55]

Thanks for the replies everyone! I was telling y band teacher about the 2x10s and such (we don't have a shop class though, it's more of a college prep school) and it turns out a friend of the school donated the Eden and I love it lol, so we didn't end up actually purchasing anything

[IPYF]

Well enjoy it. You certainly can't argue with that result.

[wcriley]

Glad to hear it worked that way.
I wish more people would donate to school music departments.

[wcriley]

Originally Posted by Jaco who?

"It never stops" was specifically referring to the Kappalite 3012LF used in fEARful cabs that work really well with a lot more wattage than the OP has. The Celestions in the Traynor cabs and the Neos in the GK cabs are pretty efficient in comparison. That's all I meant. Didn't mean to start a big huge debate.

Sorry for the misunderstanding, sir.
I thought you were referring to the cab, not the driver.
So much fEARful bashing goes on around here that I get defensive when I feel I'm being criticized for using or suggesting them.

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Originally Posted by wcriley

So much fEARful bashing goes on around here that I get defensive when I feel I'm being criticized for using or suggesting them.

I don't see fearful bashing nearly as much as I see frustration among those who feel that these cabs sometimes seem to be touted as universal panacea to all bassists in any/all threads about cabs. I still have yet to see the product itself bashed.

[Warwick Qc418]

Originally Posted by Chris Fitzgerald

I don't see fearful bashing nearly as much as I see frustration among those who feel that these cabs sometimes seem to be touted as universal panacea to all bassists in any/all threads about cabs. I still have yet to see the product itself bashed.

Yep

[wcriley]

Poor choice of words on my part.
I should have written "bashing fEARful users".
Please DO NOT lump me in with the one or two fanatics who tout fEARful cabs "as universal panacea to all bassists in any/all threads about cabs". As in this thread, I only suggest fEARfuls when appropriate.