Loud Small Cab for punk rock?

[alexeaton]

I need a new cab that will be loud enough to fill a medium to large bar. We play mainstream-ish punk ala Green day, Blink, Weezer, so being loud is part of the deal. I also want something small so it's easier to haul around every week.

My current amp is EDEN WT550 WT-550.

Can I get away with just one cab?
If so, what small cabs would you recommend for my amp?
Should I get a new amp that would work better?
Should I consider a nice combo amp?

Thoughts?? Thx!

[sobie18]

I wouldn't go anything smaller than a 212 or 410 if you want some volume behind ya.

[christw]

I like to plug Genz Benz gear a lot because it fits what I like. Check out their Uber series. An 8 ohm Uber 212 would allow you to build a component rig but have one killer standalone cab.

[OwenMick]

Hartke 2x10 XL series. NOT the transporter series.

[jeff7bass]

You should always state your maximum price when asking for gear suggestions.
I’d say your best bet is an Avatar B212 NEO, the 4 ohm version to maximize power.
Since you are playing rock/punk, no need to overpay for anything super hi-fi or “articulate”.
It will get plenty loud with that head.
I would have said Dr. Bass because I love mine, but…

[mpm32]

Loud, small, punk? lol In my day I played through 2 2x15 cabs. You only have to move them 2x, once in and once out.

I think people need to work out.

[recreate.me]

I have tried this query before. Basically i found everything farted out below a 2x12. So thats the smallest rig i was able to play with.

Try the avatar 212 or if you have the money buy 2 15E svt cabs from ampeg. Someone here is selling them for a sweet deal in the classifieds last i checked.

[Din Of Win]

For smaller gigs i've switched from my Peavey Black Widow 1x15 to one of the new Acoustic 410b cabs. (larger gigs i use a 2x15 or the 4x10 + 1x15)



Up the punx.

[big evil robot]

Well


8x8 cabs are smaller than 8x10 cabs...

Honestly, you could probably manage just fine with a good 410 cab, I don't know if I'd go much smaller than that.

Do you have a heavy hitting drummer to deal with?
Guitar players with full stack setups, combo amps?
Will you be running a DI through the front of house on a regular basis?

If you know you're going to need volume and only want one cab, just make sure you get a cab that takes full advantage of your amps power. I'd lean towards a 4ohm 410 or 212 cab.
Unless you're planning on having some flexibility in adding a 2nd cab, then go with 8ohm to add another 8ohm down the road a bit.

[bazzanderson]

avatar 4X10 or 2X12. If it's a 2X12 I'd go with the DeltaLF version (heavier speakers). I'm playing through one in a a pop punk / ska band....running 300 watts at 8ohms through it (it'll handle 1000 watts). Sounds great and very loud.

[jokerjkny]

as long as you're having PA support, i guess you could get away w/ a small cab. but how loud are your guitar players? what are they running?

[GCool]

Orange SP cabs are little and LOUD! Check them out if you get a chance.

[greenboy]

Do you have an endorsement?

[maxbass]

2 8 ohm 1x12 stacked vertically

[snowblinder]

Personally, I'm a big fan of the TL-606 1x15 cab design, loaded with a 400 watt EVM-15L. The old Mesa Diesel and Roadready 1x15 cabs were exactly this. That will cut through anything, and one is all you really need for small to medium size shows. Add a second one for absolute destruction.