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Double Bass Wizzy 10" vs Epifani UL-110
- Thread starter rkybtmn
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I have read that review; He thought the UL-110 sounded better but was 4 lbs heavier. Last year, the UL was in fashion and everybody raved about it, now the Wizzy 10 is getting those same raves and I wonder if anyone familiar with both cabs could compare the sonic differences.
I do not have any experience with Epifani cabs, but I am blessed to have both a Wizzy 10 and a Schroeder Mini 10+ L. While the Wizzy 10 produces a HUGE soundstage with serious bass content, it does not have the high frequency "bite" that I like. I play primarily gospel, modern jazz and fusion and the Schroeder (which has a tweeter) is the ticket for my Peavey Cirrus Bubinga 5 and Warwick Thumb 5 BO basses. Initially, the Schroeder was slightly lacking in deep bass, but after the 2 week break-in specified by Jorg Schroeder, THIS LITTLE CABINET KICKS BASS and has "bite"! An AWESOME pairing with my Micro 300 amp! I am not slighting the Wizzy 10 by any means! The ideal combination may be using both the Wizzy 10 and the Mini 10+ L.............HMMMMM.........
A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!
A Groove is a Terrible Thing to Waste!
I still think the Epi is a much nicer sounding cab than the Wizzy 10. Much nicer sounding. It has an incredibly smooth sound in the mids and highs. The Wizzy 10 lows are clearer and cleaner however.
At the end of the day, this question is totally dependent on personal preference and "your" sound. For me, there is no comparison between these two cabinets as I prefer the Wizzy 10. As far as soundstage, there is no contest. I have measured off axis performance in common gig conditions and the Wizzy is wider, broader and more transparent. Also, I just don't like compression drivers or bandwidth distribution schemes at all for multiple reasons....especially for bass. With all of that being said however, there are no facts, only opinions. Enjoy your sound, whatever it is.
- Apr 3, 2003
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I just got my pair of Wizzy 10's, and my first impression is that dear Lord, these cabs are loud!!! 
At NAMM, they really weren't pushing these cabs hard at all, and I didn't get a chance to wail on them with a 5-string, but having done just that (both push them hard and pound on a low-B), I amazed that something so small and light can generate that kind of output.
I still need to do a full shootout and make the inevitable head to head comparisons, but so far, I'd say that they are slightly punchier than I had recalled, and that their output and deep bass extension have both exceeded my expectations.
Oh, and I gotta break out the upright, for sure.
Tom.
At NAMM, they really weren't pushing these cabs hard at all, and I didn't get a chance to wail on them with a 5-string, but having done just that (both push them hard and pound on a low-B), I amazed that something so small and light can generate that kind of output.
I still need to do a full shootout and make the inevitable head to head comparisons, but so far, I'd say that they are slightly punchier than I had recalled, and that their output and deep bass extension have both exceeded my expectations.
Oh, and I gotta break out the upright, for sure.
Tom.
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So far, I have just used an iAMP 500 and a Carvin B800. The iAMP, of course, sounded great, but I gotta say, that Carvin also sounded great with those cabs!
Tom.
- Apr 3, 2003
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Some notes following a loud band practice with the two Wizzy 10's. It should come as no surprise that I am always experimenting with gear ("No, really?" 
), and the other night, I was slamming away through a number of rigs at band practice. I had settled in on a Genz-Benz rig for a good bit (GBE 1200 and two NeoX212T's), and it was just kickin'! So, I switch over to the two Wizzy 10's (with a Carvin B800), and I am not going to tell you that it blew away the big G-B rig (which I was not pushing hard at all, mind you), but it was SHOCKINGLY LOUD, and kept up with the drums/guitars/vocals just as well as the big rig! I thought that it could keep up, but it dominated the mix, and I was not even pushing it hard. Very impressive. 
I played a variety of basses, but it had no problem with a low B, though I definitely recommend two Wizzy 10's if you want big time extension down low.
Just yesterday, I took my pair of Wizzy 10's down to my buddy Phil Maneri's shop (he is Uncletoad here on TB), and he wailed through them on upright using his AI Focus. Phil is a hamfisted brute, and other than the grills rattling a little bit (need to tighten scews, maybe, or perhaps add some more screws/grommets), it was equally impressive as far as volume, tone, and fullness goes.
These little guys are just amazing me, so far!
Tom.
), and the other night, I was slamming away through a number of rigs at band practice. I had settled in on a Genz-Benz rig for a good bit (GBE 1200 and two NeoX212T's), and it was just kickin'! So, I switch over to the two Wizzy 10's (with a Carvin B800), and I am not going to tell you that it blew away the big G-B rig (which I was not pushing hard at all, mind you), but it was SHOCKINGLY LOUD, and kept up with the drums/guitars/vocals just as well as the big rig! I thought that it could keep up, but it dominated the mix, and I was not even pushing it hard. Very impressive. I played a variety of basses, but it had no problem with a low B, though I definitely recommend two Wizzy 10's if you want big time extension down low.
Just yesterday, I took my pair of Wizzy 10's down to my buddy Phil Maneri's shop (he is Uncletoad here on TB), and he wailed through them on upright using his AI Focus. Phil is a hamfisted brute, and other than the grills rattling a little bit (need to tighten scews, maybe, or perhaps add some more screws/grommets), it was equally impressive as far as volume, tone, and fullness goes.
These little guys are just amazing me, so far!
Tom.
