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Old 01-01-2012, 09:10 AM
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Probably need to downsize my cab(s)

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I primarily use an Eden D410xlt 8 ohm cab but I'm getting tired of lugging it. I also have a D15t, but I don't use it much.

What I would want is a much smaller, lighter cab that would be plenty loud. Perhaps 4 ohms to get the most out of my head (Mesa M-Pulse 600). Recommendations? 2x10? 2x12?

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Old 01-01-2012, 09:27 AM
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fEARFUL 15/6.
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Old 01-01-2012, 11:08 AM
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fEARFUL 15/6.
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It's light and powerful and will blow the doors off your 410 when it comes to low end and hey if you dont want to build one there are a Lot of authorized builders out there that would be happy to build one for you. It will be the last cab you will ever have to buy
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There are also BFM Jacks that may work for you. They are quite a bit more efficient than regular cabs.
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Go fEarful. You'll never look back. A single 15/6 is about 50-60 pounds, and can be carried in one hand. Mine was 40.5 pounds before I put the xtra heavy duty grille on. With light grilles, mine could be @ 42 pounds. My old 4/10 was nice, but it weighed 97#s, and the 15/6 just stomps it in every category. They really are that good.
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fEARFUL 15/6.
Maybe a fEARful 12/12/6 for running at 4ohm. I have the 12/6 and a 12/sub so I can bring what I need. Both cabs under 40lbs. My 12/6 kept up with my old SWR Goliath II 4x10. If you really like Mesa cabs I prefered the PH 2x12. That was what I wanted before I built my fEARfuls. They may say we're drinking the Kool-aid, but it goes down so good. See if you can find someone near you with a fEARful and hear it yourself. The day I decided to build a fEARful was the day I threw out my back moving my 4x10. But like I said, try some cabs and see what you like.
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Old 01-01-2012, 01:04 PM
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It's a little late, but an AE212 would hit the spot. Even an AE410, which weighs a mere 62 pounds.
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I bought a simple trolly from Lowes for $26.
Don't care what it weighs I am not picking it up any more. Everything wheels in easily now. I am currently using a 4x10 + 2x15 cabs with 2 heads.
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I loved the sound I got from the Genz Benz Neo 212T. And it only comes in 4 ohms which works for you. Try one out if you can I think you'll be pleased with the tone, weight and size.
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Old 01-01-2012, 02:58 PM
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Genz-Benz makes some great lightweight cabs...I'm also a Genz guy: one 12T, one 2x10T and one old Genz 15. I play mix-n-match as the mood strikes.
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Genz Benz 212t sounds huge in small package.
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Go fEarful. You'll never look back. A single 15/6 is about 50-60 pounds, and can be carried in one hand. Mine was 40.5 pounds before I put the xtra heavy duty grille on. With light grilles, mine could be @ 42 pounds. My old 4/10 was nice, but it weighed 97#s, and the 15/6 just stomps it in every category. They really are that good.
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Old 01-01-2012, 08:31 PM
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Thanks to all. I'll investigate options mentioned. fEARful looks good.
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I loved the sound I got from the Genz Benz Neo 212T. And it only comes in 4 ohms which works for you. Try one out if you can I think you'll be pleased with the tone, weight and size.
+1 on the NeoX212T

What I especially like about this cab is that it's taller than most 4x10's so it's easier to hear yourself in a live setting if you don't have stage monitors or IEM's. It also keeps up very well in volume, and its tone is to die for.
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Two 1x12's or two 2x10's.
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Thanks to all. I'll investigate options mentioned. fEARful looks good.
Trust me Mate fEARfuls dont only look great They Sound AMAZING!!! Just Be Forewarned once you get bit by the fEARful bug and come down with a fEARful fEVEr....There is no Cure!!
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Orange Isobaric cabs, light and small but put out ike big cabs. The SP212 is my favorite.
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