Recommend me a 115 cab

[Grateful]

Originally Posted by B-string

G-Ks don't have "neo-mid-honk". Magnets do not "honk" anyway
Your not alone in liking the PF-115LF.

I was not referring to G-K or any other specific brand. I've had cabs with neo drivers that seem to have had a need to produce a pronounced 'honk' in the mids that had to be eq'd. No likey!

Originally Posted by B-string

Your not alone in liking the PF-115LF.

It seems to be the great, overlooked cab in all the PortaFlex hysteria. It's a killer cab!

[TRyan5289]

So after comparing the Carvin BR115, and the GK NEO 115-III, it looks like the BR115 will go down to 35Hz, and the 115-III will go to 42Hz (Thanks B-String), if these specs are correct. These are now my top two picks, but I'm still a long ways from pulling out the check book.

[B-string]

Don't put 100% faith in any cabs spec sheet. Low end response is not as important as think it is (electric bass is more octaves, EUB or UB you will get more fundamental if your technique is proper for it).
From the specs (which I hate to rely on) the Carvin will probably be deeper sounding, the G-K will most likely be louder per watt of input but more even in response.

[RS66LB]

Originally Posted by TRyan5289

I am currently looking to upgrade my cabinet for my amp. I'd like to be able to use two cabs, so individual cabinets is the route I'm looking to take.

I have looked over most cabs in my price range. <$500 each. I'm not looking to spend a month(s) (or two ) amount of work on a couple cabs. So far my top contender is a Carvin BR115.

Other cabs I have looked at:
GK 115 MBE-II
Ashdown MAG 115-T
Acoustic B115 MK II
Peavey Headliner 115
Genz Benz FCS-115T
GK NEO 115-III
Ashdown VS-115-200
Epifani PS 115
Hartke AK115

My current set up:
SR505 > Green Rhino > Bass Fuzz Deluxe > GK 800RB (treble boost filter, boosted high and low mids)

I play exclusively rock music right now. I like a mid-heavy EQ.

Thank you in advance, and I'll be sure to check in often for questions and comments.

they're all pretty decent and many of them use Eminence 15's (as does Carvin AND Ampeg)

[TRyan5289]

Originally Posted by B-string

Don't put 100% faith in any cabs spec sheet. Low end response is not as important as think it is (electric bass is more octaves, EUB or UB you will get more fundamental if your technique is proper for it).
From the specs (which I hate to rely on) the Carvin will probably be deeper sounding, the G-K will most likely be louder per watt of input but more even in response.

Thanks B, you've been a great help for me since my first post last year. I appreciate your help and wish I could buy you a beer!

[B-string]

Your welcome! I have always felt knowledge and experience is only good if you share it

[4Mal]

I would be interested in hearing the GK myself. For the dough, I think the Mb115 combo is a darned good amp. Interesting to see how the cab's stack up. At the risk of going OT - IO driver size is one component to be concerned with. Overall cab performance irrespective of driver size is the bottom line... To that end I would suggest the Avatar SB 112 neo. It's a very nicely voiced cab. Very nicely constructed as well. 2 of them make a nice compact stack that will pack a nice punch.

You could consider semi custom. I had a 2x15 cab built last year. Fearful style construction, bracing, 12mm baltic birch plywood, etc... My design but mostly a rip off of the Johnk_10 concept. The carcas came in around 400, after loading it with Eminence 3015's getting the hardware, grill cloth etc... I'm between 800 and 900 .. And it will kick doors down. And move walls.... With relatively little power. Chuck Norris in a box :-). It took a little time and it is 1 4 ohm box, not two 8's ...

And of course here is the venerable old TL606. More than 1 stage has been rocked by a pair of those with a GK400 on top ... They ain't light but they do rock and in the used market, they come cheap... And they do sound fricken awesome ...

[TRyan5289]

I looked into the TL606, but couldn't find anything still being made today. I have a couple of broken in Eminence Legend CB158's that I bought new, and from my "homework," it looks like those speakers could work well in the TL606 enclosures. Like stated before, I'm not looking to buy something tomorrow, so I'm sure something could pop up by the time I'm ready.

I did take a peep at John's build before this thread, and it looks like a really good cab, especially at the weight it came in at. Thanks for the suggestions Mal.

[M. Owen Santy]

Look at a Traynor TC115 if you get a chance. Have always loved their stuff. If you are looking for used - makes sure you check under the "Yorkville" name also - They took over the Traynor name a few years back and their gear was very much the same.

[Mastermold]

Originally Posted by blaze17

I love my Ampeg SVT115E's

+1 ... or 2 I guess ...

[Mojo-Man]

Orange OBC 115

Schroeder 15L

[ScottTunes]

I'd be willing to part with mine for about $400 + shipping:



It's in the 55-ish lb range with ceramic Eminence/Carvin 4 ohm driver.

It's pictured with the Eminence DeltaLite 2515 (8ohm)...

I built this set over a decade ago:





Besides the aluminum trim, it has ABS skin with steel grill and handles.

If you have the space, you could build your own cab out of 1/2" ply and be way ahead!! TL and Starliner are relatively easy to build.

[ScottTunes]

Originally Posted by Mojo-Man

Orange OBC 115

Expensive example of the TL606 design... Sounds great too!

[ScottTunes]

Vintage Carvin 115:




With the previously mentioned Eminence Carvin 4 ohm driver, this would be the cheapest by far.

[TRyan5289]

I almost spit up my tea at the price of the Orange cab earlier.

I do have some basic woodworking tools, no jig saw though, and plenty of space (3 car garage). I could give it a go.

[Sartori]

If you like mid-heavy, you might like the Ampeg SVT-15E. It doesn't look like all that much on paper, but I've found that it's a really great rock cab.

[Thundar]

Originally Posted by Grateful

I have one of the Ampeg PF-115LF. It's the non-fliptop, ported one without a tweeter. I do classic rock and blues, all with 5 stringers (one w/flats, one w/Nickels), and I personally love the tone from them. Very old-school but surprisingly bright without the neo-mid-honk (it's ceramic). No problems with a B string even by itself.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ampeg-Po...87-i2469514.gc

Getting ready to order another one for a portable 2x15 death machine.

I also hear good things about the sealed PF-115HE, but I have not personally tried one.

Nothing wrong with Carvin either. I've had a few different ones and they've all been great.

Hehehehehe....a 2x15 death machine indeed
Glad youre liking yours, Grateful!

[Sartori]

Originally Posted by TRyan5289

I looked into the TL606, but couldn't find anything still being made today. I have a couple of broken in Eminence Legend CB158's that I bought new, and from my "homework," it looks like those speakers could work well in the TL606 enclosures. Like stated before, I'm not looking to buy something tomorrow, so I'm sure something could pop up by the time I'm ready.

I did take a peep at John's build before this thread, and it looks like a really good cab, especially at the weight it came in at. Thanks for the suggestions Mal.

Might not be any currently being made (except the Orange OBC115, which is a bit expensive for what you're getting), but there are lots of used ones out there.

If I were operating on a budget, I'd be looking mostly at used gear anyway.

[TRyan5289]

I usually make my rounds to the local mom and pop shops, as well as GC. But usually nothing turns up.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by TRyan5289

I almost spit up my tea at the price of the Orange cab earlier.

I do have some basic woodworking tools, no jig saw though, and plenty of space (3 car garage). I could give it a go.

TL606 are easy to build, plans are easy and free. Emenence 3015's or Fatials work real well in them. I have two loaded with 3015's I built.......wow 28 years ago! Dang!