Thats it!! New rig needed. Need some suggestions

[Thejamesjordan]

Hey everybody. So I am finally scrapping my old rig and starting fresh. I need something that can play venues up to 1000 to 1500 people. It needs good low end and lots of volume.

I need something that can run 2 cabs. I need cab recommendations as well. Due to lugging the equipment up from the basement 1 large 8x10 or something is not an option. I currently am running a 4 ohm Aguilar 2x12 that I would like to keep, but if I have to go to 8 ohm, I will sell it.

Budget wise, I was thinking something in the $1500 range for head + cabs. Your thoughts?

Thanks,

[tabdog]

Crown amps sound so good.



I'm a believer. Here's mine.



Mine is a little small for 1500 people, depending on the PA system.

Heck, you may get by with a practice amp if you can depend on a
good sound system.

I used other PA amps. But the Crown was a game changer.

Crowns are great for the money.

Tabdog

[GrowlerBox]

There's a frequently updated list of 2-ohm capable heads on this forum that would be worth checking out, so you could get your Aguilar cab a twin. Of course, the power amps like the Crown are mostly 2-ohm capable, too.

[AwkwardLoudness]

I'll take a cue from tombowlus (see link) and recommend a used Carvin B1500 (or B2000) + a pair of fEarful 15/6/tweet cabs or Avatar TB153 cabs. The B1500 is 1900 watts RMS at 2Ω.

Best cabinet/cabinets to fill a room

[Bass FreeLee]

A Used SVT-CL ,they go for about 900 used and a Another 2x12-- GKs get Loud and go for 550 New
ONce you go SVT you can run many cab combos!

[Davyo]

Being a big fan and owner of MarkBass gear that would be my suggestion.

I have a MarkBass Berlin 115 combo with the NY 115 ext cab, its small, lightweight and works great for bigger venues.

My second suggestion,, Carvin.

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers
Davyo

[mam1862]

I use a GK MB Fusion with a 8ohm Avatar TB153. Sound is fantastic!

[TheNightLife]

1500 for all new stuff isnt that much of a budget. most of your money will be spent on cabs if your buying new.

what kind of amp are you looking for? a tube amp, solid state, class d? what size speakers do you like?

[Lon86]

You can pick up an older SWR bass 750 and Big Bertha for that amount and will be happy!

[kb9wyz]

Originally Posted by tabdog

Crown amps sound so good.

Mine is a little small for 1500 people, depending on the PA system.

Heck, you may get by with a practice amp if you can depend on a
good sound system.

I used other PA amps. But the Crown was a game changer.

Crowns are great for the money.

Tabdog

I was going to say pretty much the same thing. For not a lot of money you can get plenty of volume and tons of low end with the right cab to go with it.

[BigOldHarry]

Originally Posted by Thejamesjordan

Hey everybody. So I am finally scrapping my old rig and starting fresh. I need something that can play venues up to 1000 to 1500 people. It needs good low end and lots of volume.

I need something that can run 2 cabs. I need cab recommendations as well. Due to lugging the equipment up from the basement 1 large 8x10 or something is not an option. I currently am running a 4 ohm Aguilar 2x12 that I would like to keep, but if I have to go to 8 ohm, I will sell it.

Budget wise, I was thinking something in the $1500 range for head + cabs. Your thoughts?

Thanks,

1500 folks, with no FOH???

Yikes. You'll need some GEAR.

With decent FOH, a pair of 2x12's will work. Get a 2nd Ag 2x12 to match yours, and a good head that will do 2ohms.

[GrowlerBox]

What's the head you have now for your Aggie? You may even find it gives you what you need with a pair of 8 ohm cabs (assuming it's not 2 ohm rated).

[Thejamesjordan]

Hey guys,

Currently running an Eden Wt1000 and Eden Navigator. The power amp keeps breaking on me though :/ I've been through the ringer with it. Our FOH system varies, so I was looking to have some stability, and definitely add a 2nd cab to the mix.

Would 2x 8 ohm cabs be a better solution than 2x 4 ohm?

Also, thanks for all of the recommendations on the heads, please keep them coming. I loved the Markbass SD 1200, but it wouldnt work with my cab :/

[Noose]

Originally Posted by Davyo

Being a big fan and owner of MarkBass gear that would be my suggestion.

I have a MarkBass Berlin 115 combo with the NY 115 ext cab, its small, lightweight and works great for bigger venues.

My second suggestion,, Carvin.

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers
Davyo

This. I played around on a similar Markbass rig recently and it was way loud and sounded great. Too bad I couldnt afford it.

[::::BASSIST::::]

Originally Posted by AwkwardLoudness

I'll take a cue from tombowlus (see link) and recommend a used Carvin B1500 (or B2000) + a pair of fEarful 15/6/tweet cabs or Avatar TB153 cabs. The B1500 is 1900 watts RMS at 2Ω.

Best cabinet/cabinets to fill a room

Agreed. A fEarful 15/6 or two and good amount of power would be my choice. If your on a budget that avatar version would do well.

[Tracebassplayer]

Originally Posted by Thejamesjordan

Hey guys,

Would 2x 8 ohm cabs be a better solution than 2x 4 ohm?/

2 8 ohm cabs on one channel will give you a 4 ohm load on the amp. 2 4ohm cabs give you a 2 ohm load....

If the head you get will do 2 ohm, that leaves you more choices on cabs. if it will be 4 ohm then you will probably only get two 8 ohm cabs on the channel. So, you would have to choose wisely.
two 2x10@8 ohm for light weight moving.
two 4x10@8 ohm for more volume, a tad heavier to move, see where we're going...

simple but there will be more recommendations coming as there is a wide variety of combinations to ponder over....

[Ellefty]

Just for interest back in about 2001-2002 I purchased a used Trace Elliot 210 combo,silver amp face from GC any thoughts if what that model name it would be? I remember that distinct tone even though I don't have it anymore