Cabinet: 2x15 or 1x15 and 4x10

[JellinWellen]

So in about 2 months I will be able to purchase a new cabinet for my current rig. I currently run my bass directly into a Hartke lh500 head and svt-15e cabinet. Buying a used 15/410 svt e cab will be relatively the same cost give or take 25-50$. Is it smarter and more efficient to get the same 1x15 cab again or go with the svt 410he. Not interested in the 410hlf.

[CL400Peavey]

Double up on the 115's.

[iualum]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Double up on the 115's.

Concur.

[georgestrings]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Double up on the 115's.

+1...


- georgestrings

[Bass_Pounder]

Concur

[Technotitclan]

Ive got the same 15 and the svt410he. Everyone here is going to tell you that you NEED to get another 15 or else your sound will cause a sonic flux in space/time hitting the resonant frequency of the earth causing the sun to eat mars then implode on itself.

Honestly, I wish I had a second 15. Do I regret getting the 410? no. It gives me versatility. I have no sonic issues to speak of when using them both together and having two different styles gives me the option of selecting what cab to use based on venue, not cab availability.

My truthful recommendation is this: If you love the sound of your 15 and wouldn't change it then get a second. If you like it but want options or would like a slightly different tone, get the 410.

[JohnnyChatter]

2x15 is the way. If want tens get a 2x10 to but on top of that 15.

[JellinWellen]

I guess another 15 it is!

[JellinWellen]

Originally Posted by JohnnyChatter

2x15 is the way. If want tens get a 2x10 to but on top of that 15.

The svt 210en cabs are near impossible to find when I've looked.

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by Technotitclan

Ive got the same 15 and the svt410he. Everyone here is going to tell you that you NEED to get another 15 or else your sound will cause a sonic flux in space/time hitting the resonant frequency of the earth causing the sun to eat mars then implode on itself.

Huh?

[Russell L]

The concensus on running a 115 with a 410 is that since each cab will get half the wattage the 115 will have trouble keeping up with the 410 due to the 410 having more cone area (and possibly more excursion?). Anyway, another way to put it is while the 410 is just purring the 115 might be near destruction. At low volume, no problem, though.

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by Russell L

The concensus on running a 115 with a 410 is that since each cab will get half the wattage the 115 will have trouble keeping up with the 410 due to the 410 having more cone area (and possibly more excursion?). Anyway, another way to put it is while the 410 is just purring the 115 might be near destruction. At low volume, no problem, though.

And at low volume, no point. If you have not exceeded the volume of one of the cabs, why are you hauling both of them around?

[fkh006]

Originally Posted by Technotitclan

Ive got the same 15 and the svt410he. Everyone here is going to tell you that you NEED to get another 15 or else your sound will cause a sonic flux in space/time hitting the resonant frequency of the earth causing the sun to eat mars then implode on itself.

This is the response you get from someone that has not bothered to try to understand the reasons that mismatched cabs are not an optimal solution.
Rather non-helpful.

My other favorite response from these people is "Music is an art form, engineering has no place here."

Music may indeed be an art form but the equipment we use is based on sound, proven engineering principles. Understanding them will greatly improve your chances of making an intelligent decision that you do not regret later.

I run matched cabinets in all my multi-cabinet rigs.
If you like the sound of a particular cabinet just get another.

[jlepre]

Originally Posted by fkh006

My other favorite response from these people is "Music is an art form, engineering has no place here."

WHAT? Huh? Well, I happen to LOVE my artistically designed, non-engineered, 3x8 sitting atop my 9x10 hemp covered homemade cabinets.

[Technotitclan]

Originally Posted by fkh006

This is the response you get from someone that has not bothered to try to understand the reasons that mismatched cabs are not an optimal solution.
Rather non-helpful.

I actually fully understand why they shouldn't be mixed. I'm simply make a joke of how serious people get around here about mix matched cabs. In all reality I would choose to run 2 2x15 cabs if i was playing in a controlled environment where cab selection will make the biggest difference and guitarists do not get any access to they're own eq's. However, I live in the real world where no environment I play in is controlled, or at least not by anyone that knows what there doing. Even if I had matching cabs it wouldn't be noticeable. Trust me, I have worked with mixed and non mixed rigs on the same stage on the same night with the same sound tech. Quality was the same across the board.

If your playing places where cab combinations are noticeable then honestly I envy you. I don't get that luxury.

[Technotitclan]

Originally Posted by fkh006

...If you like the sound of a particular cabinet just get another.

I do strongly agree with you here and always have.

[mpdd]

the tubey heads need the second 15 ime

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by Technotitclan

I do strongly agree with you here and always have.

Why? Why do you disagree with adding a second identical cab if you already like one by itself?

[Technotitclan]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Why? Why do you disagree with adding a second identical cab if you already like one by itself?

??? Um, I think you misunderstand. I said, or I think I said, that I agree that if you like the sound of cab A then buy another cab A instead of cab B.

[HolmeBass]

Originally Posted by jlepre

WHAT? Huh? Well, I happen to LOVE my artistically designed, non-engineered, 3x8 sitting atop my 9x10 hemp covered homemade cabinets.

Cool story, bro!