Let's talk about cabinets.

[bassplayer1960]

I just had a discussion with an experienced player who did a lot of research on cabs and ended up buying two 1x15s made by Traynor and he loves them. he plays a JBass in a jam band. My main cab is a Bergantino 2x10 which works well with my fretless, uncolored sound. good luck!

[spiritbass]

Originally Posted by iualum

Winner winner, chicken dinner.

I like this happy new phrase!

I didn't think I'd ever give up my AccuGroove cabs until I bit the bullet and invested in a Baer ML-112. The ML-115 is now on the market. Having experience the 112's goodness, I know the 115 is superb. I've been missing having an amp at home and have decided to go old-school. Scored a JBL E-130 from JohnK and am having a tone ring cabinet built. Eagerly anticipating!

[iualum]

Originally Posted by makohund

There's a few versions of that cab, one of them has the same woofer, the rest is different. (Mid, tweet, xover, dimensions, etc.). But yeah, similar idea... multiway with 15 crossed over to a six.

The 8 ohm "neo" with the 3015LF is the one with the same woofer.

Yes, correct. And although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it is an imitation. I'm not saying it's a bad cab, it isn't. All things considered, it's still pretty nice. I mean, you are getting a 3015LF, very likely the best LF driver on the market. But both the mid & tweet are lacking. And the crossover almost surely is, too. If you go this way, you can do the 8 ohm if you think you'll get a 2nd one at some point (then you'd have two 8 ohm boxes for a total 4 ohm load), or a 4 ohm if you think you'll use just the single cab.

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by iualum

Yes, correct. And although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it is an imitation. I'm not saying it's a bad cab, it isn't. All things considered, it's still pretty nice. I mean, you are getting a 3015LF, very likely the best LF driver on the market. But both the mid & tweet are lacking. And the crossover almost surely is, too. If you go this way, you can do the 8 ohm if you think you'll get a 2nd one at some point (then you'd have two 8 ohm boxes for a total 4 ohm load), or a 4 ohm if you think you'll use just the single cab.

Talking to greenboy he said he demo'd a 3015LFb, the 4 Ohm version of the driver. He said they give up a lot to get to that impedance. I have no personal comparison, but greenie has been spot on IME.

[makohund]

+1 to both above.

If getting one, get the 8 ohm w/3015LF, not much to be gained with the 4, for what you give up.

If happy, great. If not, could either flip it or use that driver in something else.

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by makohund

+1 to both above.

If getting one, get the 8 ohm w/3015LF, not much to be gained with the 4, for what you give up.

If happy, great. If not, could either flip it or use that driver in something else.

Yep. Also if one has any level of building proficiency a flat pack is a easy and slightly cheaper way to get into a crazy good cab.

[iualum]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Talking to greenboy he said he demo'd a 3015LFb, the 4 Ohm version of the driver. He said they give up a lot to get to that impedance. I have no personal comparison, but greenie has been spot on IME.

Wondering, what is given up? An even narrower freq range? Lower sensitivity? Less Xmax? Lower wattage handling? Some combination?

[iualum]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Yep. Also if one has any level of building proficiency a flat pack is a easy and slightly cheaper way to get into a crazy good cab.

Haven't looked closely at the flat pack, but with the 18Sound 6NM410 mid & specifically designed crossover, the final product is not just slightly less expensive but s-i-g-n-i-f-i-c-a-n-t-l-y better, also.

[gjbassist]

After having tried various brands and combinations of 15's and 10's over the years I have recently gone to two single 12" cabinets. I love the portability and punchy tone of my GK 112 Neo cabs!

[CL400Peavey]

Originally Posted by iualum

Wondering, what is given up? An even narrower freq range? Lower sensitivity? Less Xmax? Lower wattage handling? Some combination?

I think a combination of response and sensitivity.

[iualum]

Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

I think a combination of response and sensitivity.

Then yes, sounds like the 8 ohm is the clearly better selection.

[SteveHeissner]

Avatar NEO 410 if running up to 1000 watts or 212 if running under 600. Also consider GK NEOs. I've got two of the 212's and they kill alone or as a pair. Light, reasonably priced. One cab cab "git er done" without the need to schlep loads of gear. If you've got money to spend then consider looking at Bergantino, Schroeder, Genz Benz NEO.

[Alard]

I have one of the Avatar 1x15's that came with the Fostex tweeter. Changed out the 4 ohm KappaProLF for the Kappalite 3015 (non-LF), to be more compatible with my tube head. Very pleased at the moment with it. Come to think of it, it sounded very good before the swap. It's virtually identical to the current Avatar 1x15.

Also use an Avatar 2x10 with the band, and borrowed and played through their 2x12. Every Avatar I've tried is pretty good, regardless of price. Can't go wrong there.

Disclaimer:
Old school guy, fingers, tubes, flats, Fenders, funk.

[VS]

I prefer old Trace Elliot cabs and Aguilar GS cabinets. -Luke

[twbassman]

I used to own a 115. About 3 years ago I switched to a 410. I own a Hartke Hydrive 410. I use the LH500 to power it. It is a great combination. It is good for up to medium clubs. I say simpler is better.

Peace.