MarkBass 1x12 cabs

SCT1422 · #1 11-02-2011, 06:52 PM

Anybody have any experience with any of the cabs.. I've been checking out a NYC 1x12 and it sounds good except on the B-string from low D down.. Theres also the Traveler and Club 1x12 cabs and the specs are alittle better in the low end.. I'm been using the Markbass Tube 800 amp..

SCT1422 · #2 11-03-2011, 03:40 AM

Bump !!

**JxBass** · #3 11-03-2011, 05:05 AM

My favorite MB 1x12 cab is the one that's with the combo, the CMD 121H.

Musicman20 · #4 11-03-2011, 05:15 AM

I was wondering about the TRV 1x12..not many users it seems!

Mister_argentum · #5 11-03-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SCT1422

Anybody have any experience with any of the cabs.. I've been checking out a NYC 1x12 and it sounds good except on the B-string from low D down.. Theres also the Traveler and Club 1x12 cabs and the specs are alittle better in the low end.. I'm been using the Markbass Tube 800 amp..

The NY 112 is great for 4 string bass. From the bottom end perspective it is better than the club. I think the traveler can handle the low B without problems and it is overall one of the best sounding 112's in the market.

If you are looking for 2 12's you might consider the 600F32, with your 800 it would be killer. I suggest a bigger cab for a 5 string.

Anyway in my opinion the NY is the best because of its portability (a main issue for me but not for everybody). I use the NY with a CMD121 and for my needs (clubs) it's all I'll ever need.

Good luck!

MODELL · #6 11-03-2011, 09:20 AM

I have the Traveler 121H and really like is paired with 121CMD combo amp. Yes its a bit bigger but it isn't that heavy at all and I did compair both at GC with my amp and liked the sound of this cab better than the NY 121P. It has a smoother tweeter and just a bigger sound, no doubt.

Smit_Dogg · #7 11-27-2011, 11:33 AM

would the Markbass TRV 1x12 be a good mate with the Markbass STD 4x10HF for when I'm playing bigger venues? I'd also use the 1x12 on its own at small venues.

**TXLawDawg** · #8 11-30-2011, 09:44 PM

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would the Markbass TRV 1x12 be a good mate with the Markbass STD 4x10HF for when I'm playing bigger venues? I'd also use the 1x12 on its own at small venues.

I'd go with a Traveler 102p (2x10).

jeffwo · #9 11-30-2011, 10:12 PM

I have the same rig, Modell! The Traveller cab is much nicer sounding.

Smit_Dogg · #10 12-01-2011, 08:07 AM

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I'd go with a Traveler 102p (2x10).

Thanks Dawg, the 102P is my first choice. Ive always used 10" and only used larger speakers (15" and 18") when using a house rig and never really liked the lack of note definition (although the sub-lows were killer i must admit). I was just curious as to how a 1x12 would sound with a fourbee

**TXLawDawg** · #11 12-01-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smit_Dogg

Thanks Dawg, the 102P is my first choice. Ive always used 10" and only used larger speakers (15" and 18") when using a house rig and never really liked the lack of note definition (although the sub-lows were killer i must admit). I was just curious as to how a 1x12 would sound with a fourbee

Gotcha.

I haven't personally tried that combo or even observed someone to use it or write about it. I have seen threads detailing the use of a 1x12 and a 2x10 with reported good results; though there didn't seem to be many using the combination of cabs.

My best guess, would be that the single 12 would seem, for lack of better terms, insignificant when paired with a 4x10. While I like 12's and 10'a, I don't care for them together. I've paired my Markbass CMD 102p combo with one of my Aguilar SL112's and didn't care for the combination. I won't say that it necessarily sounded bad but, I will say that two SL112's sound significantly better that the 2x10/1x12 pairing to me.

As always, this is IMO and YMMV.

**Freddels** · #12 12-24-2011, 08:43 AM

I love the size of the CMD121P combo but it just doesn't handle the low B very well at all. I haven't had the opportunity to try the CMD121H but I would think it would do much better.

When I was looking for a combo, I was going to get the Berlin combo, but it also didn't handle the low B as well as the CMD102P combo. That 2x10 combo really handled the low B and everything else too. So, that's what I bought. I have it paired with a 104HF for when I need to move some air.

**TXLawDawg** · #13 12-24-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Freddels

I love the size of the CMD121P combo but it just doesn't handle the low B very well at all. I haven't had the opportunity to try the CMD121H but I would think it would do much better.

When I was looking for a combo, I was going to get the Berlin combo, but it also didn't handle the low B as well as the CMD102P combo. That 2x10 combo really handled the low B and everything else too. So, that's what I bought. I have it paired with a 104HF for when I need to move some air.

See, I was pleasantly surprised by the 121p's ability with a low B - just goes to show how subjective this all is. With that said, there are certainly other cabs/combos that handle it better such as the one you went with and ultimately I did, too - the CMD 102p. I can tell you that pairing the little 1x12 combo with the corresponding 1x12 NY cab made a world of difference in fullness, especially in the lower registers.

**Freddels** · #14 12-24-2011, 02:07 PM

I'd be willing to give that CMD121P another listen as I really like the size and form factor of that combo.

DownLowJoe · #15 12-24-2011, 03:43 PM

I have a pair of 121h cabs. The advantage of this cab is that it has the horn tweeter which I like much better that the peizo tweeter that is in some of the Markbass cabs. I have compared the 121h cab/Little Mark 3 with a Markbass 121p combo. The larger 121h cab sounds much better and deeper in my opinion and only weighs about 34#. I don't have a five stringer so can't comment on that. I will say that my Markbass cabs are not impressive at home, but in the band setting they really shine.

Foamy · #16 12-24-2011, 04:19 PM

The thought is a 4x10 plus a 1x12 sounds weird to me. A 2x12, for sure, would rock! But I "think" the single 12 would have a rough go of trying to keep up with a 410.

**Freddels** · #17 12-24-2011, 06:07 PM

I think that if you have the 112 combo and you want to use a 410, then I would disconnect the 12 inch speaker and just run the head into the 410.

Russell L · #18 12-25-2011, 07:17 PM

Do NOT put a 112 with a 410. You will ruin that 112, most likely.

I have the CMD 121H combo. Great foa a 112, and deeper than the 121P combo. But, I've gone to a 115 now with my LMIII head. Soon to be two 115s. My 112 didn't haqve enough excursion to go loud enough with the lows I wanted to carry onstage. The 151P cab is doing fine, though.

TN WOODMAN · #19 12-25-2011, 08:00 PM

I have been using the Berlin combo for about 3 years and love it. I will eventually get the NY115 to get the full output of the LM. I'll just turn the tweeter off as I'm not a fan of the piezo they use, or tweeters on bass cabs in general.

I've always loved 15s and was expected to buy the Berlin when I went shopping. It was out of stock so I tried the 12 combo and the 2 10 combo.

Almost bought the 2 10 on the spot but really wanted to try the Berlin. After trying both, came home with the Berlin.

I agree that the SOUND should be the determining factor for choice, but the metal side mounted handles and plastic corner protectors broke the tie for me. No one has ever mentioned this in reviewing these combos and this helped make my decision.