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08-13-2010, 06:41 PM
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What would be the best set up for clear mids and lows. I was thinking a 15" with 2x12's but I'm not sure.
any advice.
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08-13-2010, 06:46 PM
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08-13-2010, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by xxfaux_punkxx  What would be the best set up for clear mids and lows. I was thinking a 15" with 2x12's but I'm not sure.
any advice. | The size of the driver bears almost no relationship to its frequency response. There's enough information about this in the FAQs to keep one busy reading for a week or so. |
08-13-2010, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by xxfaux_punkxx What would be the best set up for clear mids and lows. I was thinking a 15" with 2x12's but I'm not sure.
any advice. | A pair of well-engineered / constructed 2 X 10's would be much simpler and provide the desired results.
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08-13-2010, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by billfitzmaurice The size of the driver bears almost no relationship to its frequency response. There's enough information about this in the FAQs to keep one busy reading for a week or so. | +1. I just tried out at least 8 cabs today and one thing that surprised me is that I played through a 1x15 that had much better mid response than a 212 that I played. There was also a cab with 210s and 2 5's that sound more full range (deeper bass, more present mids, and nicer highs) than a 1210. I recommend going to your local big music store and tying out everything that you like the look of.
You probably want to ask for specific cabs. I recommend any of the Hartke HyDrive cabs (i've tried them all except the HX112) and they sound great in general but most important to me, they don't leave a gaping frequency hole in the mids. I'm sure that any combination of them would yield great results. If you want something small look around for the ADA Bassline VX or a Dr. Bass 115 both are small and sound amazing.
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08-13-2010, 09:29 PM
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08-13-2010, 10:29 PM
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08-13-2010, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Zooberwerx What's your budget?
Riis | about 300
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08-13-2010, 11:08 PM
| | Less Ebay, more Mel Bay | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | | If you need as much volume as a 2x12 and 1x15 would put out on a 300 dollar budget, you're going craigslisting.
I'd recommend at minimum a quality 4x10, possibly bigger, to get that kinda sound. Possibly a used Peavey 8x10 would be the way.
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08-13-2010, 11:13 PM
| | | | For 300, try the carvin 2x10. I just got it with the 500 watt head (bx500 for those who care). I've had a carvin cab before, and was underwhelmed, but I'm pleasantly surprised by this little guy. For the price, very surprised. |
08-14-2010, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by xxfaux_punkxx about 300 | You might be surprised what $300 will buy. Go used and buy locally for the best deals. Two 2 X 10's would be my first choice but you'll probably stumble across a 4 X 10 as well. You can't be too picky with only $300 in hand. I'm thinkin' Peavey, Hartke, Carvin, and the like.
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