Eden EX110 and EX112 Cabs

[fretless_guy]

I'm looking for opinions from people who have used either of these cabs. On paper (or the screen) they look pretty cool for the price, but they don't seem to be very popular and don't seem to be stocked by the bigger retailers. My point of reference for a small cab would be an Epifani UL-110.

I've done a search and it seems as though some of the comments are based on a different model (Eden D112XLT. Just to be clear, these are the cabs I am interested in.

Eden EX110 Specs
Power Handling: 300W RMS
Impedance: 4Ω or 8Ω
Feequency Response: 48Hz - 13kHz
Dimensions: 12.5"w x 14.25"h x 14.75"d
Weight: 25 LBS
Selling Price: ~$200


Eden EX112 Specs
Power Handling: 300W RMS
Impedance: 4Ω or 8Ω
Frequency Response: 42Hz - 12kHz
Dimensions: 15.25"w x 16"h x 14.75"d
Weight: 30.25 LBS
Selling Price: ~$250

[oldcatfish]

I've got a 4ohm 112 on order now, but it hasn't been shipped yet. I plan on running it as an extension for my Roland CB100 combo.

The reviews I've seen (couldn't find one to try locally) report that the cab is mid-range heavy and farts out easily with a 5 string. Also the unused input jacks need to be plugged. Those drawbacks don't bother me...I do have a 5 string, but my Roland gets just as much use as an electric guitar amp, as a bass amp. And I have tons of foam earplugs around to plug the unused inputs. Also, according to the reviews, most of the problems diminish when more than one cab is used.

I will let you know as soon as mine arrives and I try it out. If the problems I mentioned bother you, check out the Hartke Hydrive 112. I would have purchased one of those instead, but I don't run an extension that often...so I didn't want to spend the extra money.

[Eric Moesle]

I have the 4 ohm Ex112. Its an amazing little cabinet, I can't believe it isn't talked about more on here. Do a search, there is at least one or two threads on it that I commented in.

It is NOT a high-volume cabinet. If you plan to fight a drummer with one you should look elsewhere (though you could overcome drums with two of the 8-ohm ones). If you have a low-volume situation, it is clear, flat, sweet sounding, and VERY portable. It is very similarly toned to an EA Whizzy.

I use mine with a GK MB200 microhead for practicing and with my upright for 3 piece jazz combo gigs. Its perfect for coffee-house situations as well as for a pit orchestra or church gig stage monitor. That's what its designed to be, and how it should be used.

It only has one 1/4" jack on the back, which I promptly replaced with a speakon jack for just a few bucks and a few minutes of effort. The plastic corners say "Nemesis", as they are using up left over stock from the discontinued Eden Nemesis line. They are standard plastic corners of good quality, I could care less what they say upon close inspection.

I defy ANYONE to find a better sounding micro-cab at this price point.

[oldcatfish]

Eric, it sounds like it'll be a perfect match for my Roland. Not looking for a lot of volume, just more fullness. If it has only one input jack...I wonder where all the complaints about the "whistling unused jacks" are coming from--maybe the 8ohm?

Can't wait for mine to get here.

[fretless_guy]

Originally Posted by Eric Moesle

I have the 4 ohm Ex112. Its an amazing little cabinet, I can't believe it isn't talked about more on here. Do a search, there is at least one or two threads on it that I commented in.

It is NOT a high-volume cabinet. If you plan to fight a drummer with one you should look elsewhere (though you could overcome drums with two of the 8-ohm ones). If you have a low-volume situation, it is clear, flat, sweet sounding, and VERY portable. It is very similarly toned to an EA Whizzy.

I use mine with a GK MB200 microhead for practicing and with my upright for 3 piece jazz combo gigs. Its perfect for coffee-house situations as well as for a pit orchestra or church gig stage monitor. That's what its designed to be, and how it should be used.

It only has one 1/4" jack on the back, which I promptly replaced with a speakon jack for just a few bucks and a few minutes of effort. The plastic corners say "Nemesis", as they are using up left over stock from the discontinued Eden Nemesis line. They are standard plastic corners of good quality, I could care less what they say upon close inspection.

I defy ANYONE to find a better sounding micro-cab at this price point.

I was thinking of pairing one or two of them with an MB200 as well. How is the low end? Do you miss the high end you get with a tweeter or does the second cone do a good job at filling in the high end?

[oldcatfish]

I just received my EX112 yesterday. After testing it at home I have to compliment Eric on his great review...it is exactly like he described...right down to the "Nemesis" corners.

It has a very sweet tone. It did add a surprising amount of volume to my Roland CB100. Enough to rattle the windows. I won't get a chance to really test the cab out at a higher volume until later in August---that's when my next loud (for a church) gig is.

The only downside to this cab is the placement of the handle...just a little weird, and it makes the cab a bit more awkward to carry. But it is very sturdy, and the cab is very light, so it isn't a big deal. The cab itself also appears to be very well built.

I'm very happy with the cab...it's as close to a matching cab as you'll find for a Roland bass amp.

[bpm2000]

Any chance you played that at higher volumes yet? I am looking for a living room low-volume cab and the EX112 is looking like the front runner so far. Haven't really shopped cabs or amps in ages and now there are a ton of mini stacks and tiny class Ds all over the place - good stuff!

[JUMPING]

Has anyone compared the EDEN EX112 with the GK NEO 112-11 cab? Both 300watt lightweight cabs,wanted for small jazz gigs on 4 string fretted bass. I use a Little Mark amp (250 watts at 8ohm). In Uk the GK is around around 290 pounds and the Eden about 230. I wonder if the GK is worth the difference?

[Eric Moesle]

Comparing the GK and the Eden is like apples and oranges.

The GK is easily about twice the size of the Eden Ex112. The Eden is far more portable, but the GK will push a lot more air and be louder and deeper because of the cab size alone.