EAW Single-15 Cab

Count Bassie · #1 06-01-2011, 07:38 AM

Kind of reminds me of the Joe's cabs, but have any of you folks ever seen one of these?

I'm wondering what the best inexpensive speaker might be for it. I'm thinking along the lines of an Eminence Deltalite-II 2515, that kind of thing.

I had designs of building something, and there are a few around who may have grown weary of me...

... but hey, life has demands and I'm trying to 'get away' with stuff like gear. I've more often than not played through less-than-top-shelf gear, and the proverbial "search for tone" has been found to be more for the search than the arrival. So I'm going for solid, good quality but leaving off the gilded edge.

I've had this cab before, and would like to get a good speaker with decent x-max and power-handling. It'll eventually be mated to either another one, or a suitable 2x10 on top- bi-amping or not, through a GK 800RB. I also have a Trace Elliot AH250SMX, not bi-amp-able. Either way, it's to be a pretty straight-ahead deal.

I need to be able to show up for a last-minute call for a reggae gig, loud pop, hippie-country...

Thanks for any suggestions or insight!

hover · #2 06-01-2011, 07:43 AM

I worked at EAW for 10 years, and that cab pre-dates me to the point that I am unfamiliar with it. Model #???

Count Bassie · #3 06-01-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by hover

I worked at EAW for 10 years, and that cab pre-dates me to the point that I am unfamiliar with it. Model #???

Can't for the life of me remember.

Count Bassie · #4 06-01-2011, 07:50 AM

It was an 80s model I believe.

Doug Parent · #5 06-01-2011, 08:29 AM

I had that same cabinet (twice) and I think it's a V-15 or V-15B
Baltic birch and well built, I'm guessing a 3015 would probably work best in there pretty well. (If you decide you want a 3015LF, I have a NIB for sale.)

hover · #6 06-01-2011, 08:32 AM

Since it's more a p.a. cab, I imagine the output is gonna be pretty flat and accurate and require a speaker more addressed to that end...I don't see why it wouldn't work as a bass cab, for sure, but the result may be less than optimal

Doug Parent · #7 06-01-2011, 09:45 AM

Forgot to mention, I had a JBL-K140, EV-15B, and EV15L in that cabinet before, also a kappa 15LF, but the one that sounded the best was probably a 200 watt Delta 15. Good luck.

Count Bassie · #8 06-01-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hover

Since it's more a p.a. cab, I imagine the output is gonna be pretty flat and accurate and require a speaker more addressed to that end...I don't see why it wouldn't work as a bass cab, for sure, but the result may be less than optimal

Beside this one I have a Trace Elliot 1048. I wonder if that's necessarily so optimal either- we see tons of those 410s around, and I'm getting feedback from tech-folk I know on many of the marketed models, that they're popular to manufacture for economic reasons.

Having used this model before with an EV in it, I'm hoping that with a more suitable driver in there it'll serve the need fine. I got it pretty cheep, and honestly that's where it's at just now! Fingers are crossed!

Maybe it can be re-tuned in some small, adjusting-like way. WinISD might help to make the most of it.

Count Bassie · #9 06-01-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug Parent

Forgot to mention, I had a JBL-K140, EV-15B, and EV15L in that cabinet before, also a kappa 15LF, but the one that sounded the best was probably a 200 watt Delta 15. Good luck.

I'll go look. I was thinking of the Deltalite-II 2515, but dunno. I'd like to nail it the first time... I'll be back with results! Thanks!

john m · #10 06-01-2011, 10:00 AM

I used to use two of those for mids on a 3 way pa with EV's

and one on stage for my bass with a JBL ?140 and an old school GK head.

Those cabs were considered pretty high end in their day.

Count Bassie · #11 06-01-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by john m

I used to use two of those for mids on a 3 way pa with EV's

and one on stage for my bass with a JBL ?140 and an old school GK head.

Those cabs were considered pretty high end in their day.

I remember them being pretty highly regarded also. I'm sure there's a better cab out there, more tuned for "bass guitar". I do think it's remarkable though how what was good might get so dismissed by the new "better", when it's still good! Hi-fi, Hi-schmi...

Still, I "get" the fEARful trend. Maybe, someday...

Count Bassie · #12 06-01-2011, 10:28 AM

Looking at this one... 15" Bass Guitar Speakers - Eminence CB15 15" Bass Speaker - Eminence Legend CB15 is a 15" bass guitar speaker. The Eminence Legend CB15 is a great upgrade or replacement 15" bass speaker for bass guitar cabinets.

RickC · #13 06-01-2011, 11:07 AM

EAW VB-125

http://www.eaw.com/info/EAW/Loudspea...225_VB-335.pdf

Originally sold with RCF drivers, with JBLs and EVMs as options. There were different length ports depending on which driver you were using.

I've had a pair of these (loaded with EVMs) since the mid-80's. They were my main gig rig till a couple of years ago, when I started to get into Epifani's. Still going strong and probably never part with them. Right now they're doubling as end tables in my living room - my wife is sooooo understanding

/rick

Count Bassie · #14 06-01-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RickC

EAW VB-125

http://www.eaw.com/info/EAW/Loudspea...225_VB-335.pdf

Originally sold with RCF drivers, with JBLs and EVMs as options. There were different length ports depending on which driver you were using.

I've had a pair of these (loaded with EVMs) since the mid-80's. They were my main gig rig till a couple of years ago, when I started to get into Epifani's. Still going strong and probably never part with them. Right now they're doubling as end tables in my living room - my wife is sooooo understanding

A used EVM is a great, albeit somewhat heavy, match for these.

/rick

Hmm. I could get an EVM-L... Series-II

bassguppy · #15 06-01-2011, 12:27 PM

I remember those...

They also had a model with a 15" & 6". They date around the mid 80's and did sound quite nice.

Count Bassie · #16 06-01-2011, 12:46 PM

I have a line also, now, on an EV 15B-X... looking into it. I can get it pretty cheap, probably, and if it works it'll do for a while. Although Rick, your rec for the 15L has me holding that idea also. They're both available, seeing about it.

Count Bassie · #17 06-01-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bassguppy

I remember those...

They also had a model with a 15" & 6". They date around the mid 80's and did sound quite nice.

Yeah, I had one around '97 or so, used it with a Flite 4x10 on top. The Flite was sealed though, and that cab combo wasn't an ideal rig actually- but I remember standing 20' or so across the floor at Daddy's playing through just the EAW, and it gave me a gentle 'push' in the chest as I played. Pretty cool, nice presence for a single 15 I thought. Don't remember what was in it though...

koobie · #18 06-01-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Count Bassie

I could get an EVM-L... Series-II

What are the inner dimensions & port lengths of the cab? Looks fairly similar to Trace's 1153, their take on the EV TL606 cab.

If you're going to use just one cab and may use it for reggae, I'd pass on the EVM, it's a sweet-sounding driver but it won't have nearly enough bottom. I've got two cabs similar to this, both loaded with 3015 drivers, they work well. A little eq to sweeten the highs and it's a pretty nice and moderate-cost setup.

Count Bassie · #19 06-01-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by koobie

What are the inner dimensions & port lengths of the cab? Looks fairly similar to Trace's 1153, their take on the EV TL606 cab.

If you're going to use just one cab and may use it for reggae, I'd pass on the EVM, it's a sweet-sounding driver but it won't have nearly enough bottom. I've got two cabs similar to this, both loaded with 3015 drivers, they work well. A little eq to sweeten the highs and it's a pretty nice and moderate-cost setup.

I realize I'm pushing it... Money is a real booger though. I'd just get the 3015, no thought, but they've gone double from last time I looked at them.

But you're right.

Also I think this cab is a little deeper than the 1153. Probably significantly so- not sure what that means...

Count Bassie · #20 06-01-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by koobie

What are the inner dimensions & port lengths of the cab?

The V-125 Cab I have, according to the specs on Rick C's link is:

24 7/16" H x 19 11/16" W x 17 3/4" D ...these are outer dimensions, the cab is 3/4" ply... so I guess take 1 1/2" off each dimension there.

+/-... 23" x 18 3/16" x 16 1/4"

Port length on this one looks to be around 3" or so.