Which Cabinets for Genz Benz ShuttleMAX 9.2

[namuxtree]

Originally Posted by KJung

That is a GREAT head, and it is voiced to pretty much work with anything. For your tone goal, and keeping it to cabs that are currently on the market, the Bergantino HD112's would be fabulous... deep, clean, crisp, portable if not featherweight. Wonderful cabs. (note: same woofer as the discontinued HT112ER that you mention, with a less hi fi top end/revised tweeter and crossover).

For a bit less bass extension and more of that low mid to mid mid punch 'baked in', the Genz NeoX112(II) cabs are GREAT. Very lightweight, warm and punchy sounding, loud, not quite as deep bass extended. A bit larger cabs, but just really nice, and you would be in 100% Genz land.

The BearML112 is a bit more 'tight and bright' than what you are looking for, although the powerful EQ on the Max 9.2 can get you there. If you had a Streamliner, it would be the ML112's all the way. With the Max 9.2, the Berg HD112's and Genz 112's will get you there a bit better.

The fEARful 112's would be OK also, but aren't inherently voiced per your tonal goal description. I do like the matchup of the Max 9.2 with those cabs pretty well. They are a bit larger, but about the same weight as these others. The Berg HD112's would sit between the fEARful 112 and the Genz 112... the Berg would have a bit less bass extension, but a smoother top end and a nice bit of low mid meat baked in. Really a pretty perfect 112 to my ear for those who want it clean and smooth and crisp up top. The Genz 112 will grind a bit more if pushed from the top of the driver and has a higher ratio of mid-mids to deep bass, in general

Why not Audio Kenesis Thunderchilds?

[KJung]

Originally Posted by namuxtree

Why not Audio Kenesis Thunderchilds?

GREAT cabs also. The TC112 is a 4ohm 112, so the Max 9.2 is a bit much power for that cab. However, it sounds very good also. There really isn't a cab that the Max 9.2 won't work nicely. It would also eliminate your ability to add a second cab. The TC112 puts out a LOT of low end and volume for a 112, but it is still only a 112!

There are very few that come up used, and they are quite pricey new, so I didn't go there.

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by KJung

GREAT cabs also. The TC112 is a 4ohm 112, so the Max 9.2 is a bit much power for that cab. However, it sounds very good also. There really isn't a cab that the Max 9.2 won't work nicely. It would also eliminate your ability to add a second cab. The TC112 puts out a LOT of low end and volume for a 112, but it is still only a 112!

There are very few that come up used, and they are quite pricey new, so I didn't go there.

+1

If the OP was using a Max 6.2 and wanted a single cab solution the Thunderchild would be one of his best options. With the 9.2, and looking for a two cab set up, the impedance of the thunderchild's takes them out of the running.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

+1

If the OP was using a Max 6.2 and wanted a single cab solution the Thunderchild would be one of his best options. With the 9.2, and looking for a two cab set up, the impedance of the thunderchild's takes them out of the running.

+1 That would be the Max 12.2

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by KJung

+1 That would be the Max 12.2

Yes the 12.2 and a pair of thunderchilds would be a nice pairing. The only down side to the 12.2 is that if one decides to switch up cabs, a pair of 8 Ohm cabs basically turns the 12.6 back into a 6.2 as far as power is concerned. The up side is a total of four 8 Ohm cabs could run off the 12.2.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Yes the 12.2 and a pair of thunderchilds would be a nice pairing. The only down side to the 12.2 is that if one decides to switch up cabs, a pair of 8 Ohm cabs basically turns the 12.6 back into a 6.2 as far as power is concerned. The up side is a total of four 8 Ohm cabs could run off the 12.2.

+1 You really have to think through your cabinet configuration when deciding on the 12.2 versus the 9.2. The only situation where they will perform relatively similar is when using two 8ohm cabs. Any other configuration of cabs, and one will be far superior than the other (and in some cases, you won't even be able to use the 9.2.).

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by KJung

+1 You really have to think through your cabinet configuration when deciding on the 12.2 versus the 9.2. The only situation where they will perform relatively similar is when using two 8ohm cabs. Any other configuration of cabs, and one will be far superior than the other (and in some cases, you won't even be able to use the 9.2.).

The bonus is that regardless of the amp choice, 6.2, 9.2, or 12.2 you are looking at one of the most versatile amps out there.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

The bonus is that regardless of the amp choice, 6.2, 9.2, or 12.2 you are looking at one of the most versatile amps out there.

+1 Just FYI, the Max 6 was discontinued... no Max 6.2.

[namuxtree]

Originally Posted by KJung

GREAT cabs also. The TC112 is a 4ohm 112, so the Max 9.2 is a bit much power for that cab. However, it sounds very good also. There really isn't a cab that the Max 9.2 won't work nicely. It would also eliminate your ability to add a second cab. The TC112 puts out a LOT of low end and volume for a 112, but it is still only a 112!

There are very few that come up used, and they are quite pricey new, so I didn't go there.

Ah, so I wouldn't be able to have a modular rig...

I hope a pair of HD112's or HT112ER's come up...
I've read somewhere that these cabs are near identical only the HT112ER's have a better tweeter. Any thoughts as to this?

[KJung]

Originally Posted by namuxtree

Ah, so I wouldn't be able to have a modular rig...

I hope a pair of HD112's or HT112ER's come up...
I've read somewhere that these cabs are near identical only the HT112ER's have a better tweeter. Any thoughts as to this?

Well, the tweeter and crossover is different. Better or worse is subjective. I personally like the more integrated (IMO), organic sounding tweeter of the HD112's myself, versus the very hi fi, top end extended HT112ER. Others would feel the opposite.

The HT112ER is VERY 'crisp', the HD112 is more 'bright' if that makes any sense. Either would be great with the max 9.2.

The low end and box are similar, and I believe they both use the same driver. The original HT112 is much less low end extended, and would probably not be a good choice for what you are looking for.