TC RS112 cabs info

Irishbass · #1 09-27-2011, 08:32 AM

Cant seem to hit the right thread in my searching, I'm sure its here somewhere... could someone point me in the direction of some reviews of the RS112 and more specifically if anyone uses a pair of them, and if so is the sound exactly like one RS212 or does the pairing change it at all?

parapentep70 · #2 09-27-2011, 08:45 AM

2xRS112 has an important difference with 1xRS212.

Each individual cab is always 8 ohms (which is strange to me). This means 4 ohms in the first case and 8 ohms in the second.

So, keeping everything the same (or when paralleling cabs), each individual driver in the RS212 will take half the power as the RS112 counterpart.

Irishbass · #3 09-27-2011, 10:10 AM

Ah I see... so the 2x RS112's should technically get more juice from the amp than the single RS212 and thus (maybe) get a little louder? ... or maybe not... has anyone used a pair of RS112s as their main gigging rig?

parapentep70 · #4 09-27-2011, 10:12 AM

Yes, it should be a little louder. Other than this they should sound very similar. More total weight & more flexibility and portability... but I have not tried myself.

Rick Auricchio · #5 09-27-2011, 11:12 PM

I have a pair of RS112s. I've used one on small gigs, and I use the pair with the rock band. Never heard the 212...

KJung · #6 09-28-2011, 06:04 AM

I only owned the RS210 and liked that cab a LOT!

I can't comment on the 12's, other than (and this is why I'm posting), the form factor is kind of unusual. The 12 cabs are quite deep from front to back, and are also rear ported (which requires you to keep the cab about 5" or so from the back wall. That puts the cab quite far out front on the small stages I typically perform on, which is not optimal for me. Just FYI.

Irishbass · #7 09-28-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KJung

I only owned the RS210 and liked that cab a LOT!

I can't comment on the 12's, other than (and this is why I'm posting), the form factor is kind of unusual. The 12 cabs are quite deep from front to back, and are also rear ported (which requires you to keep the cab about 5" or so from the back wall. That puts the cab quite far out front on the small stages I typically perform on, which is not optimal for me. Just FYI.

Mmm worth noting Ken thanks.. I'm sure you tried the LMII into the RS210, how did that pairing sound? The LMII is my main amp... I have the opportunity to buy one of each at the moment, the RS210 and the RS112... actually the seller has a pair of RS112's and I am undecided about what to buy... my gut is saying go for the 210/112 combination tho.. I cant afford all 3 cabs unfortunately..

KJung · #8 09-28-2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishbass

Mmm worth noting Ken thanks.. I'm sure you tried the LMII into the RS210, how did that pairing sound? The LMII is my main amp... I have the opportunity to buy one of each at the moment, the RS210 and the RS112... actually the seller has a pair of RS112's and I am undecided about what to buy... my gut is saying go for the 210/112 combination tho.. I cant afford all 3 cabs unfortunately..

It sounds fantastic, and I actually prefer the LMII/III or F1/F500 with the RS210 over the RH450. The RS210 has a nice, mid punchy, warm tone, and a REALLY nice organic top end with the coax tweeter. Kind of reminds me a bit of the Bag End sort of vibe.

There is a TBer who uses a stack of 2 RS210's and an F1 and loves it.

I believe I have a clip of my RS210 with either the F1 or LMII up on my Youtube site.

IMO, given the size of the RS212, and the relatively heavy weight of all these cabs (not horrible, but not neo), I would think two RS210's would kill with your head, as long as you are interested in warm, punchy articulation versus shaking the walls in the back of the room.

stflbn · #9 09-28-2011, 08:20 AM

I've had both. RS210 and RS112. IMHO the 112 works alone for small settings, and you can always prop it up almost vertically pointed at your head. However, as with many 112's it does lack the ability to go loud.

The 210/112 combination simply adds a bit of meat to the 210 which is normally punchy on it's own. I didn't notice much different in volume between a single 210 and the 210/112. I've always opted to use a single RS210, or if I needed more volume go with 2 RS210's stacked vertically.

IMHO.

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Irishbass · #10 09-28-2011, 08:28 AM

Ok well the RS cabs seem to be getting the thumbs up with the LMII which is my main concern at the moment, funny you do the Bag End comparison as my main cab for the last 3 years is the S15X-D which sounds really great with the LMII... I just fancy those TC's for a bit of a change... the good deal I'm getting depends on buying 2 cabs so I'm gonna go with the RS210 and RS112 and later I can change out the 112 for another 210 if I feel I need to... great info guys, thanks...

KJung · #11 09-28-2011, 08:30 AM

I used the 15x Bag End for quite a few years back in the day. The RS210 is more similar to the Bag End 210's... so it will be less mid voiced, with a more extended low end than the little 15 cube. I think you will dig it! Lots of guys seem to like the RS210/RS112 combination.

Irishbass · #12 09-28-2011, 08:51 AM

Yep thats kinda what I'm after too in the tone dept... sounds great, better make this deal happen...lol

mtb777 · #13 09-29-2011, 08:00 AM

Dumb question. Has anyone demoed 2- RS112's versus the RS212 cabs and if so, what are the differences in character and sound?

husky123 · #14 09-29-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mtb777

Dumb question. Has anyone demoed 2- RS112's versus the RS212 cabs and if so, what are the differences in character and sound?

I have. I had (1) RS212 (now sold) and (2) RS 112's (still have). It all sounded the same to me no matter what combo I tried.

I've now gone back to 15's and still have both 112's if anyone's interested.

Musicman20 · #15 09-29-2011, 08:29 AM

Ive used the RS210 and RS212. The RS210 is more portable, and a great small cab for quieter gigs. However, the RS212 has a lot more heft and force when its on its own. They are peculiar cabs, but for me, I was impressed when I demo'd them so I went ahead.

For ceramic loaded cabs, they are, IMO, pretty light.

Both cabs, and the rest of the range, have nice sweet high end. The high end never seems to sound too 'plastic' or ganky.

I was going to sell my RS212 for a neo 2x12, but the weight difference is very minimal, and the cost is more than double with some. Plus, I actually think the build quality and tone of the TC cabs is great, at any price point. They are properly lined inside, and the construction seems very clean.

Rick Auricchio · #16 09-29-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KJung

The 12 cabs are quite deep from front to back, and are also rear ported (which requires you to keep the cab about 5" or so from the back wall. That puts the cab quite far out front...

That's my only complaint about the RS112. I love the light weight and the option to use one or two of them, but the onstage depth is a drawback.

For this Sunday's gig, we're lined up fairly tight to a wall. I'll put the cabs in a corner and turn down the bass EQ a bit to compensate. Since I won't be standing in front of the cabs, I'll use the footswitch to mute & tune.