A quick comment to clarify my 'super 12' recommendations made at the beginning of the thread.
Once you get two 'traditional' high quality production 12's in a rig (GK, Mesa, Aguilar, Genz, whatever), most players will be good to go for all but the loudest gigs.
Where the relatively new category of ''super 12's'' differentiates itself is the ability of a SINGLE 112 to cover a relatively large/loud gig as a stand-alone, given the powerful drivers used in these cabs. Of course, those powerful drivers that put out so much low end come at a price.... a somewhat attenuated, or at least 'upleasant' top end. So, you see most of what I call ''super 12's'' having either a mid driver or a large horn crossed over quite low to allow for the use of those powerful 'low end' voiced drivers.
A single 'super 12' will almost do the job of two 'normal' 12's, and will keep up with the best 210's on the market, and surpass most of them. They won't replace a 410 of course, but will allow the player who needs maximum wump per pound in a small box to cover most gigs with a shockingly small (if expensive
) rig. If you really want to spend some cash, the new Composite Compact Thunderchild 115 made by Duke and TBer Mike Arnopol is probably the smallest, lightest, most powerful small cab ever made (a full blown 15 cab that is lighter than an old Epifani 112UL!), and its 4ohm impedance and relatively high efficiency make it just scream with the typical 500 or so watt micro of your choice.
If you are comfortable carting two 112 cabs, there are many, many options that will make most players happy.
IMO and a lifetime of IME
Once you get two 'traditional' high quality production 12's in a rig (GK, Mesa, Aguilar, Genz, whatever), most players will be good to go for all but the loudest gigs.
Where the relatively new category of ''super 12's'' differentiates itself is the ability of a SINGLE 112 to cover a relatively large/loud gig as a stand-alone, given the powerful drivers used in these cabs. Of course, those powerful drivers that put out so much low end come at a price.... a somewhat attenuated, or at least 'upleasant' top end. So, you see most of what I call ''super 12's'' having either a mid driver or a large horn crossed over quite low to allow for the use of those powerful 'low end' voiced drivers.
A single 'super 12' will almost do the job of two 'normal' 12's, and will keep up with the best 210's on the market, and surpass most of them. They won't replace a 410 of course, but will allow the player who needs maximum wump per pound in a small box to cover most gigs with a shockingly small (if expensive
) rig. If you really want to spend some cash, the new Composite Compact Thunderchild 115 made by Duke and TBer Mike Arnopol is probably the smallest, lightest, most powerful small cab ever made (a full blown 15 cab that is lighter than an old Epifani 112UL!), and its 4ohm impedance and relatively high efficiency make it just scream with the typical 500 or so watt micro of your choice.If you are comfortable carting two 112 cabs, there are many, many options that will make most players happy.
IMO and a lifetime of IME
