Double Bass Wizzy 112 vs. Wizzy M-Line 12"

Mingus Fingus said:

Hey Everybody,

In my recent search for a new extension cabinet for my Contra I've been hearing a lot of buzz about the Wizzy cabs. I am interested in these pretty much solely for upright...the occasional electric gig isn't much of a concern to me.

Here is my question. What is the difference between the regular 112 and the M-line. I read about them both and know the M-line has the side vents and is 5 pounds heavier, but for an upright rig which tends to work better. Anybody have preferences, and is the price difference significant? Thanks!

adam.

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Adam,
I'm sure that others will chime in here, but since I'm visiting the threads at the moment, here's what I know. The Wizzy M Line is a Transmission line cabinet, that functions in a similar manner to the Bose Wave music system. That allows the cabinet to reproduce lower frequencies. If you'll notice the side of the M Line it has it's port to the side as well. I beileve the M designation referes to the path (shape) of the wave guide inside the cabinet.

Ric

I own a Wizzy 112 and a Wizzy M, and I like them both very much. However if I could only keep one, it would be the Wizzy M. The difference in sound is somewhat subtle, but the Wizzy M has a more extended low end and the mids are more refined**. Both cabs are truly outstanding designs IMO and deliver an amazing amount of sound from a compact and lightweight package. They are also exceptionally efficient and have one of the highest sensitivity ratings of any small cab on the market (103 dB SPL w/ 1W @1M) That along with the 4 ohm impedance helps get the most out of low and medium power amps. If there actually is a difference in weight between these cabs, it is too small for me to notice when I pick them up. The Wizzy M is the more expensive version, however I don't know what the current street prices are.

**Technically speaking, both cabs use the same 12-inch driver, and both use transmission lines. The Wizzy M has a longer, more complex transmission line design than the Wizzy 112. The longer TL results in a more extended low frequency response. The side vents on the Wizzy M are the openings for the transmission line. (On the Wizzy 112, the TL opening is in front.)

There was a thread about Wizzys not long ago that's worth checking out if you haven't already seen it. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=325010

Here are some more posts comparing the regular Wizzy 12 v. the M-line.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4082737&postcount=26

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4085220&postcount=29

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4377895&postcount=92

Much like what Rob, Tom and Joe all said, I happen to like both versions of the Wizzy cabinets too. I am totally comfortable using either one on any of my gigs ... which are for the most part, er ... sort of unremarkable. I am a local part-time gigger. Gigs are 90% straightahead jazz on upright, remainder on fretted and fretless EB.

Adam, I enjoyed visiting your web site.