IP310 or Bigger Amp for Glock Quattro

mentalpatient · #1 04-09-2011, 02:00 PM

I have a 4 ohm Glockenklang Quattro being powered from a Soul II and have been thinking of powering the cabinet from a TecAmp Puma 1000 or the new 1RU 900 when it's available.

What would the IP310 have over this assuming the pre amp is a Glock Bass Art or should I just forget it and grab an IP310 ?

jsbarber · #2 04-09-2011, 09:49 PM

The IP310 w/ a Glock BAC preamp is an awesome combination, and I own such a rig. You won't be disappointed. I would take that over the Quattro combos you mentioned, hands down. I also own a pair of duos, which when used together is essentially a quattro. The IP is really amazing, and the BAC preamp is wonderful - somewhat similar to your soul tonally, but much better. If you can swing the BAC/IP310 I'd definitely do it.

FWIW,

Jim

babebambi · #3 04-09-2011, 11:32 PM

The IP has a dynamic EQ/compression curve, which give a near flat response, and sounds unnaturally deep and big for the size of the cab. It is very different from ANY bass cab.

chadds · #4 04-10-2011, 05:57 AM

That combination is very loud clear and full even outside.

mentalpatient · #5 04-13-2011, 07:03 PM

This has now become a call between the Glock BAC pre + IP310 and the Heart Rock + 6-Box.

chadds · #6 04-14-2011, 05:38 AM

Glock BAC pres don't seem to be available here in the States. Since you can I'd jump. Though discontinued too, an IP310 will spank most 410s. The combination works for quiet coffee house gigs up to no PA support outside loud stuff.

The magic will happen when you hear them together

!!!!

tombowlus · #7 04-14-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jsbarber

If you can swing the BAC/IP310 I'd definitely do it.

+1 This would be a great combination, IMHO. I own two 6-Boxes, but to be honest, my IP310 with a killer pre will beat a 6-Box with a killer head.

Bassflute · #8 04-14-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

+1 This would be a great combination, IMHO. I own two 6-Boxes, but to be honest, my IP310 with a killer pre will beat a 6-Box with a killer head.

hard to beat an IP...period. The 3x10 is DEVASTATING in every respect; sound, size, power. I don't own one, but I have played one; my current rig is in my sig.

Then there's the IP153...with the powered sub...I can't even IMAGINE 2,000 watts of Berg IP...2x15's, 2x6's, and a beautifully balanced, custom designed horn...Tom will tell you about it...tha must be just SICK...

Get the IP if you can..report back to us when you do. You'll run out of superlatives just like we have...people will think you're full of ****, but you'll know you're not...you'll see... join the club...it's fun!

Cheers,
Cameron

chadds · #9 04-14-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassflute

hard to beat an IP...period. The 3x10 is DEVASTATING in every respect; sound, size, power. I don't own one, but I have played one; my current rig is in my sig.

Then there's the IP153...with the powered sub...I can't even IMAGINE 2,000 watts of Berg IP...2x15's, 2x6's, and a beautifully balanced, custom designed horn...Tom will tell you about it...tha must be just SICK...

Get the IP if you can..report back to us when you do. You'll run out of superlatives just like we have...people will think you're full of ****, but you'll know you're not...you'll see... join the club...it's fun!

Cheers,
Cameron

Not to disagree and I could be wrong, but the IP153 sends 500w to the 15" and 500w to the 2x6" + tweeter. When the EX115 is added the 2 15"s see 1000w and the mids and highs get their same 500w.
I only know that my two guitarists with Boutique Fancy Dandies looked bewildered and my drummer's mouth was open after our first tune at an outside no PA support gig. Kern pre. Visual distortion like standing in front of a Sunn 2000s where everything is blurred.

tombowlus · #10 04-15-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chadds

Not to disagree and I could be wrong, but the IP153 sends 500w to the 15" and 500w to the 2x6" + tweeter. When the EX115 is added the 2 15"s see 1000w and the mids and highs get their same 500w.

That is correct.

Bassflute · #11 04-15-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chadds

Not to disagree and I could be wrong, but the IP153 sends 500w to the 15" and 500w to the 2x6" + tweeter. When the EX115 is added the 2 15"s see 1000w and the mids and highs get their same 500w.
I only know that my two guitarists with Boutique Fancy Dandies looked bewildered and my drummer's mouth was open after our first tune at an outside no PA support gig. Kern pre. Visual distortion like standing in front of a Sunn 2000s where everything is blurred.

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

That is correct.

I thought it had two amps, one in the main and one in the sub...sorry, I stand corrected.

Must still be devastating, though, even with a measly 1,000 watts.

And the best recorded bass sound I have ever got is my IP miked with an AKG 414, about one foot out in front of the woofer, not too close to the tweeter...heavenly. Will post some clips of that session when I get them.

Cheers,
Cameron

mentalpatient · #12 04-16-2011, 11:25 PM

Thanks everyone, made a move on it but the Glock BAC will have to wait for more $'s, no problem getting those (BAC's not $'s). Until then I'll use the Soul's pre out. The MPP-1 also looks like a worthy pre.

jsbarber · #13 04-17-2011, 07:17 AM

Save those $$ and don't give up on the BAC, you'll love it. Let us know what you think of the IP310...

Jim

unlined4string · #14 04-17-2011, 08:33 AM

+1 for the BAC and IP310. They compliment each other very well.

I like Puma amps a lot, but you wouldn't be able to take full advantage of the Puma 1000 dual power amps using a single 4 ohm cabinet. Optimal load is one 8 ohm cab (bridged) or two 4 ohm cabs (not bridged). Minimum impedance for bridged operation is 8 ohms.