Mesa M 9 - Looking for New Speakers

[57pbass]

I just acquired an M9 and am looking to upgrade the speakers I use which are 2 x Bag End S 15d...I love Bag End Speakers but I am thinking that they might not match well with the power output from the M9 and I may do some damage....

I am considering two Powerhouse 15 cabs or a PH 2 x 10 and a PH 15.

Anybody pairing Mesa heads and cabs..

[Luke666uk]

Mesa amps+Mesa Cabs=Tonal Bliss!!! Ive got a M6 with the VPH 4x10. Shake your boots off power and tone to die for! Do it!!

[Limeman]

1+ on that. I have also found that Mesa and Aguilar GS are very happy together as well.

[Krügmeister]

well if I were strarting from scratch I would get 2 PH212's.. I have the PH412 and it sounds incredible, but it is heavy and most of the time a 212 would cover everything.. and if you really needed the extra umph... add the other 212 and watch the walls buckle... seriously the M9 is a WICKED amp... what a great start to tonal nirvana

[57pbass]

Originally Posted by Krügmeister

well if I were strarting from scratch I would get 2 PH212's.. I have the PH412 and it sounds incredible, but it is heavy and most of the time a 212 would cover everything.. and if you really needed the extra umph... add the other 212 and watch the walls buckle... seriously the M9 is a WICKED amp... what a great start to tonal nirvana

Thanks Krugmeister..I dont have any experience with 12"s..I grew up using the 15's ..but I shall see if any of the local shops have the 12"s.

[KsPiNeSh]

Are you only looking at Mesa cabs?

[Crabby]

I own an M9, a pair of Powerhouse 115's and a Powerhouse 412. The 115's sound fantastic with the M9 and are in my opinion, fairly quick and punchy sounding cabs. When paired together, they are actually more efficient then my 412 cab and they are freakin loud.

Having said that, the PH412 cabinet is pure magic! With the M9 you are pumping 900 watts into a cab rated for 1200. Its tight, focused, balanced, deep and loud! Doesn't get much better in my opinion!

[JimiLL]

They say Mesa sound best with mesa.... but id stay away from the 2x10/1x15 setup. That hasnt been popular since 4x10's have since been designed to go so low recently.

Go with a 4x10 or 6x10

[Matt Dean]

Originally Posted by Krügmeister

well if I were strarting from scratch I would get 2 PH212's.. I have the PH412 and it sounds incredible, but it is heavy and most of the time a 212 would cover everything.. and if you really needed the extra umph... add the other 212 and watch the walls buckle... seriously the M9 is a WICKED amp... what a great start to tonal nirvana

I second this as Mesa 12s have replaced my Mesa 15s (well, except for my old Diesel 115 I use for rehearsals). The PH 212 is a really top shelf cab and 2 of them are serious.

[Worldeeeter]

I agree with the 2 x 12" assessment. I have a Carbine M6 2x12" combo on order; when I played through it, I practically leveled the music store. It THUNDERS, yet has punchy highs and mids. With the additional output of the M9, people on other planets will be calling you, telling you to turn it down.

[57pbass]

Originally Posted by KsPiNeSh

Are you only looking at Mesa cabs?

I think Mesa Boogie is on top of their game in the bass amp dept ... so they are the obvious first place to start.. there speaker cabs look pretty impressive..... but I am looking around..the only thing that is discouraging is the Mesa cabinet weight.....they are on the heavy side... but I read nothing but good things about them....thanks

[57pbass]

Originally Posted by Crabby

I own an M9, a pair of Powerhouse 115's and a Powerhouse 412. The 115's sound fantastic with the M9 and are in my opinion, fairly quick and punchy sounding cabs. When paired together, they are actually more efficient then my 412 cab and they are freakin loud.

Having said that, the PH412 cabinet is pure magic! With the M9 you are pumping 900 watts into a cab rated for 1200. Its tight, focused, balanced, deep and loud! Doesn't get much better in my opinion!

Thanks Crabby... The 4 x 12 is massive and I dont have the means to haul that big mutha around...but I wish I could...

[Morning Beer]

I use the 4x12. I have heard alot if glowing reviews of the PH 2X12 and the 2X10 paired up.
I agree the mesa stuff is heavy, but well worth it IMHO.

[57pbass]

Originally Posted by Morning Beer

I agree the mesa stuff is heavy, but well worth it IMHO.

I am with you on this theory....

[KsPiNeSh]

Cool. Mesa cabs aren't really my flavor, but I find that my Carbine ampslove my Genz Benz cabs. Since they're deisgned to be efficient and quick, it's a perfect pairing for the cutting tone I'm looking for.

[rpsands]

I want to say TBer Lomo uses an M9 with his fEarful 15/6 and seems pretty happy with it.

[Crabby]

I recently picked up a used Epifani UL-2 410 cab and it is just gorgeous sounding with the M9. The cab is only 56 pounds and handles 1000 watts. Very nice pairing but my ears still prefer the tonal qualities of the Mesa 412. But 56 pounds versus 137 is something to consider!

[57pbass]

Originally Posted by Crabby

I recently picked up a used Epifani UL-2 410 cab and it is just gorgeous sounding with the M9. The cab is only 56 pounds and handles 1000 watts. Very nice pairing but my ears still prefer the tonal qualities of the Mesa 412. But 56 pounds versus 137 is something to consider!

I have been looking around at this exact cab and the Berg UL 410cab - I have not had the chance to play through either..but I know that KJUNG uses one (Epi) and he loves his, so that right there along with your endorsement is very helpful... Thanks

[lomo]

Originally Posted by rpsands

I want to say TBer Lomo uses an M9 with his fEarful 15/6 and seems pretty happy with it.

Way more than just "happy". This rig has killed my amp GAS dead. My rig search is ended. Walkabout 12 combo for small. M9 into LDS 15/6 for the rest, period

[andrew]

I've tried the M9 into the Bergantino NV610 and it kills with that cab.