Stand Corrected! I was always told and believed it!Does it have more displacement?
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12" versus 15"
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Ric5
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- Jan 29, 2008
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Well it MIGHT but it might not. Just wanted to remind folks that xmax matters as much as area. One is nothing without the other.
100% correct that a generic 15 has greater surface area than two generic 10s
.What amazes me (guess I don't know why, but, still, it does) is how some fellas state incorrect info as cold, hard fact. It could be said, "I think blah blah blah ... ." But no. The choice is made to make a definitive statement.
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That's always the real question, yes.Does it have more displacement?
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It all depends on what speakers they are and what you play.
I'd say 12s are slightly more punchy than 15s but with a 15 the definition is generally much greater and more refined sounding on the low end and also (from my experience), has crisp high ends that just cant be found in a 12 OR 10 imho
I recently swapped a marshall vbc4x12 cab for a marshall 2x15 and im stunned at how different and generally clearer and balanced my amp sounds compared to my previous cab.
Same with combos,, go for a 15, you won't regret it!
I'd say 12s are slightly more punchy than 15s but with a 15 the definition is generally much greater and more refined sounding on the low end and also (from my experience), has crisp high ends that just cant be found in a 12 OR 10 imho
I recently swapped a marshall vbc4x12 cab for a marshall 2x15 and im stunned at how different and generally clearer and balanced my amp sounds compared to my previous cab.
Same with combos,, go for a 15, you won't regret it!
That's the thing. It all depends on the specific drivers. And, of course, the cab design & execution.
Generally, though, I disagree that 15s possess better top ends than 10s & 12s.
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I have both, I find the 2 * 10" gives a 'harder' attacking sound ideal for the likes of a stingray, the 15'' is a bit warmer and mellower. But thats just my experience with a specific make of cab (Genz benz focus).
I have a Rumble 350 head, a Rumble 1 x 12" cab and a SWR 1 x 15" cab. The 12" by itself is more than sufficient for practice and smaller shows. Both cabs combined lays the smack down. We just played a show in a pretty small room and I had to turn down to a 3/10 and my buddy in the audience said I was still too loud.
I'd check out the specs on the specific cabs your looking at, but either way you go those rumble rigs have been kicking butt. I played through the 200 watt head and 2 of the 115 cabs at a jam and with barely any eq the tone was full, warm, and defined.
Good morning Bbela and welcome to Talkbass. I'm glad to see you posting and joining the conversation.
Sounds like you have a great gig!
The 210 has more power than the 115 combo. That gives you more power for louder shows if needed.
The 210 weighs 36.5 pounds, while the Rumble 115 weighs 34.5 pounds.
If possible, you might go to a local music store that has both of these models and try it out for yourself. I think either one will make you happy.
Good luck, let us know which one you picked and how it worked for you!
Once again, welcome to Talkbass!
Sounds like you have a great gig!
The 210 has more power than the 115 combo. That gives you more power for louder shows if needed.
The 210 weighs 36.5 pounds, while the Rumble 115 weighs 34.5 pounds.
If possible, you might go to a local music store that has both of these models and try it out for yourself. I think either one will make you happy.
Good luck, let us know which one you picked and how it worked for you!
Once again, welcome to Talkbass!
The age of the OP has what to do with trying to get clarity of his question. I know many folks over 70 that most likely are sharper than 75% of posters here.
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I've had both over the years - 12s and 15s - and I vast prefer 12"s.
Of course, I've never played a "modern" 15" system so I might be missing something... but my first REAL amp was a 4x12" Sunn cab that sounded GREAT - even for 1980! For years I ran 10"s exclusively but have done the unthinkable and moved to a mixed rig of a Berg CN112 + CN210 - which sounds unreal (to me, at least!). The 2x10 provides the rumble & the sparkle, the 1x12 provides the low mids that make it sit in the mix.
The only 15"s I've had were an old Acoustic combo and a Boogie 1x15" cab - neither were very good. Muddy, dull, lifeless.
Of course, I've never played a "modern" 15" system so I might be missing something... but my first REAL amp was a 4x12" Sunn cab that sounded GREAT - even for 1980! For years I ran 10"s exclusively but have done the unthinkable and moved to a mixed rig of a Berg CN112 + CN210 - which sounds unreal (to me, at least!). The 2x10 provides the rumble & the sparkle, the 1x12 provides the low mids that make it sit in the mix.
The only 15"s I've had were an old Acoustic combo and a Boogie 1x15" cab - neither were very good. Muddy, dull, lifeless.
SirMjac28
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You wouldn't believe how tight and punchy a new GK neo 15 is. And bright. Whole new ballgame.
