Peavey Tour TKO and Peavey Headliner 210

jaxstarke · #1 01-03-2013, 09:17 AM

Anyone think this will be a decent setup? I'm not looking to blow out any eardrums and whatnot, just looking for a decent rig I can schlep around here and there. I used to have a similar setup years ago but we stayed drunk/stoned all the time back then so I don't remember if it sounded good or not.

RickenBoogie · #2 01-03-2013, 10:56 AM

The TKO is a head? Can you explain/describe both pieces? The way it reads, I take it the TKO is a head, and you want to pair it with a 2x10 cab. This is correct?

BbbyBld · #3 01-03-2013, 10:59 AM

I think it would do alright. What about the Headliner 115 instead?

jaxstarke · #4 01-03-2013, 11:43 AM

The Tour TKO is a 1x15 combo. It claims to push 400 watts but I've learned that is untrue. Pushes less than 200 and under 200 from the ext. speaker jack. I figure why not give it a try with a 2x10 on top. I can get the 2x10 for next to nothing from a friend of mine but I don't live near any music stores so I can't try the combo out and I'm on a VERY limited budget here and I'm trying to get the most bang for my buck as quickly as possible. I don't want to buy a head and have to wait around for 4 months till i can afford a cab and vice versa.

username1 · #5 01-03-2013, 12:16 PM

Ive tried the peavey tour tnt on top of a peavey 210 headliner cab and it worked great.

RickenBoogie · #6 01-03-2013, 12:44 PM

A 1x15 paired with a 210 should be alright. If it's close by, why not try them together and see what YOU think. If you like it, it should serve you well. Just understand, that a matching Peavey 1x15 ext cab would be the *ideal* pairing with that combo amp. But a 2x10 is close enough, and should increase your volume and low end significantly.

jaxstarke · #7 01-03-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

A 1x15 paired with a 210 should be alright. If it's close by, why not try them together and see what YOU think. If you like it, it should serve you well. Just understand, that a matching Peavey 1x15 ext cab would be the *ideal* pairing with that combo amp. But a 2x10 is close enough, and should increase your volume and low end significantly.

Really? Because I can get a 1x15 bass cabinet (not by Peavey) for around the same price as the 2x10 Peavey. Which would be the better way to go? I always assumed that a good matchup with a 1x15 would be some 10's but I've never considered adding another 15.

BbbyBld · #8 01-03-2013, 01:52 PM

Personally, I'm not a fan of non-ported 210's like the Headliner. I prefer the now-discontinued, but still readily available 210TVX.

It's generally not a good idea to mix a ported cab with a non-ported cab. The TKO cab is ported. The Headliner 115 is ported. I happen to know that those two cabs will play nicely together. Other good choices are the 210TVX and 410TVX if you can find one used.

I wouldn't discourage you from trying any cab with it. Just make sure that whatever cab you use is 8 ohm.

RickenBoogie · #9 01-03-2013, 03:54 PM

It's a very common misconception that 15's bring the thunder, while 10's add the punch, or clarity, but this is false. They are all full range cabs, but voiced somewhat differently. The size of the spkr is almost irrelevant. I would still suggest a MATCHING 1x15 as the best option, so it depends on exactly what the 1x15 you can find is. Two different 15's may or may not pair well, and your chances are just as good with a 2x10 in that regard.Also, be sure to know the impedance of the internal spkr in the combo. Most will be 8 ohms, so you'd add an 8 ohm ext cab, but some amps are stable to 2 ohms, and come with a 4 ohm internal spkr- in which case you'd want a 4 ohm ext cab.

jaxstarke · #10 01-03-2013, 05:00 PM

Found a 200 watt rms (400 watt max) ported 1x15 8 ohm bass cab for about the same price as a 2x10 with the same specs. The Peavey TKO combo says min. 8 ohms for the extension and the output would be a little less than or right around 200 watts so I'm good with that. Now the decision comes down to the 2x10 or the 15. I have never ran 2 15's at the same time but I definitely wouldn't be against it.

**Freddels** · #11 01-03-2013, 07:03 PM

In my rehearsal space, the amp that is provided is a Tour 450 and Headliner 410 (which is a sealed cab). I think it sounds pretty good. I did go to a local store and compare the 410 and the Headliner 115 and I thought the 115 sounded much better. I'd go with the Headliner 115 if I were you.

RickenBoogie · #12 01-04-2013, 07:52 AM

yup, go with the 2nd 15, and be prepared to feel the power.

jaxstarke · #13 01-06-2013, 01:44 PM

15 it is fellas.....thanks a bunch.

Ibanez Bassist · #14 01-06-2013, 04:47 PM

In defense of the Peavey TKO Tour, I have one and it pushes a hell of a lot more then 200 watts.. also sounds great at higher volume, no break up, distortion or popping, definitely worth what I paid for mine..

jaxstarke · #15 01-08-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibanez Bassist

In defense of the Peavey TKO Tour, I have one and it pushes a hell of a lot more then 200 watts.. also sounds great at higher volume, no break up, distortion or popping, definitely worth what I paid for mine..

That's what I'm getting. Going to run another 15'' extension cab with it and see how it goes.

Ibanez Bassist · #16 01-08-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxstarke

That's what I'm getting. Going to run another 15'' extension cab with it and see how it goes.

I think you will be very happy with that set up.. sounds nice..

RickenBoogie · #17 01-08-2013, 03:52 PM

+1 you will rule the bottom end, and have plenty of volume from that rig. Enjoy.