Carvin LS1503 or LM153?

[millsbass5]

I've seen quite a few threads on using the Carvin LS1503 as a bass cab. How does their LM153 Neo cabs stack up against the LS1503?

Carvin.com :: LM153




Carvin.com :: LS1503

Has anyone tried their LM Series cabinets as part of their rig? I've heard good things about the LM Series Cabinets. I've yet to play thru a Neo cab. So,I have no experience on the different tonal characteristics of these cabs. Opinions?

[babebambi]

It really depends on what you need from your cab.
If you just need monitor on stage, and you don't go for real bass heavy EQ, than I think it will be OK.

IMO, the LM153 does not have enough internal volume to produce sufficient low end as a stand alone bass cab. The frequency response figures reflects that when compare to the LS1503

My LS1503 is my home rig. To me it's on the broader line as a bass cab in stock form. Switching to the 3015 (non LF) makes it a lot better. But then I may need to switch to a beefier cross-over too, before I can safely put more power to it.

[BBEgo]

I tried using one of my LM153s as a bass cab and didn't like it. Just didn't have the lows.

[jeff7bass]

My impression of the two is the LM is better designed to project mids/highs while paired with a SUB while the LS is built a little bigger/deeper for use as a standalone cab.