Help Me Pick a stand alone 115 for my LMII

rnilson · #1 07-18-2010, 06:42 PM

Looking for that old school vibe so I am going with a 115.
These are the cabs I have to choose from:

1.) Bag End 115sd-b
2.) AMPEG SVT15E
3.) Boogie Mesa Power House 1X15

Price and weight wise they are all in the same area.
Which would you pick and why?

Edit:

The last option is to wait for a Aguilar DB115. (I drool over this guy.) I am not good at waiting and it also seems pretty pricy.

KJung · #2 07-18-2010, 07:44 PM

Mesa all the way, if you don't mind the weight (as you point out, they are all heavy). You can get it in 4ohms, which really makes a difference with the LMII IMO, and the tweeter/crossover switching circuit is awesome. The Mesa castors are awesome also, and I believe they are standard with that cab.

waleross · #3 07-18-2010, 07:50 PM

I vote Ampeg,,,,

rnilson · #4 07-18-2010, 07:55 PM

I guess the last option is to wait for a Aguilar DB 115, but I suck a waiting.

msquared · #5 07-18-2010, 08:39 PM

While I haven't heard the Orange cabs, people seem to dig their 115 quite a bit.

Personally, I would wait for the Aguilar.

blendermassacre · #6 07-18-2010, 08:48 PM

This isn't on the list, but what about a shroeder 1515L. 2 15s for the size of one, and about the same price as the aggie.

Rezdog · #7 07-18-2010, 09:25 PM

Greetings from the North,

Check out the Traynor TC115. For sound, features, & warranty it's hard to beat. No tweeter or rat fur and will handle 400 watts. If you want 'old school' it is worth taking a serious look at.

Rezdog

greenbass5 · #8 07-19-2010, 10:54 AM

What about one of those LDS single 15's? I've heard good things from people here.

Dan

blendermassacre · #9 07-19-2010, 11:13 AM

fearful 15/6!

KJung · #10 07-19-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

fearful 15/6!

The 15/6's (LDS, DIY fEarFul, etc.) sound great. However, given they only come in 8ohms, are voiced relatively deep, and are large cabs that can take a lot of power, it seems a little bit of a waste to only put 300 watts into them. However, they get plenty loud and sound great with the LMII/III... very big, deep and smooth up top... kind of old school but with more clarity and articulation.

Depends on the tone the OP wants.... smooth and pure... the 15/6 is great. Grindy and aggressive, the 3015HO loaded LDS 15 is KILLER, and only around 35 pounds.

blendermassacre · #11 07-19-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KJung

The 15/6's (LDS, DIY fEarFul, etc.) sound great. However, given they only come in 8ohms, are voiced relatively deep, and are large cabs that can take a lot of power, it seems a little bit of a waste to only put 300 watts into them. However, they get plenty loud and sound great with the LMII/III... very big, deep and smooth up top... kind of old school but with more clarity and articulation.

the good news is that there's room for another 15/6 if you please.

KJung · #12 07-19-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blendermassacre

the good news is that there's room for another 15/6 if you please.

kramerj · #13 07-19-2010, 11:37 AM

If you see a used (no longer made) Bergantino HT115---it is a nice, balanced, standalone cab--and it sounds good with a LMII. Most reviews put it at or near the top of single 15's.

rnilson · #14 07-19-2010, 11:37 AM

Yeah, I have thought about LDS.
I was thinking a 15/10/tweeter @ 4 ohms.
Most of the time I would attenuate the tweeter off, but it would be nice to have if I ever wanted to use it.

maevinj · #15 07-19-2010, 12:30 PM

I'd go with an orange obc115. I love mine!

champlainbass · #16 07-19-2010, 12:44 PM

I've been using the Ampeg svt15 w/ my LMII. Great smooth bottom end, very warm