2x10 or 2x12 lightweight neo cab

[Hounddog409]

Which would you choose and why? No talk about 1x cabs, 4x cabs, 15 inch cabs, etc. No manufacturer talk also.

Strictly discussing the pros and cons, tone differences, etc. of these two options.

 

[CL400Peavey]

Which would you choose and why? No talk about 1x cabs, 4x cabs, 15 inch cabs, etc. No manufacturer talk also.

Strictly discussing the pros and cons, tone differences, etc. of these two options.

With out specific models and brands to compare, your question is pointless. The devil is in the details, and nothing is "all things equal".

 

[brbadg]

That's true,they're all different. For me it relates to "Am I outside?" "How big's the venue?"

 

[Hounddog409]

With out specific models and brands to compare, your question is pointless. The devil is in the details, and nothing is "all things equal".

It's not pointless. Both are lightweight cabs with Neo drivers.

For any given brand, taking for granted they offer both, which is preferred?

 

[chris_b]

I had 2 Berg AE210's. they sounded great together but I didn't run them separately. I didn't think a 210 would have given me enough volume and tone at the levels we were playing at.

I did gig a Berg 212 on its own. Perfect for me in every respect. Moved enough air to sound fantastic, even with the loud bands.

 

[swamp_bass]

If it's a choice between a 210 and a 212 Neo cab, I would choose the 212 because I can never have too much cone area for those times I need to pump out more volume.

 

[Jazz Ad]

I'd go with a 2x12 if I only planned to use one cab, 2x10 if I wanted to use 2.

 

[wcriley]

Strictly discussing the pros and cons, tone differences, etc. of these two options.

The 2x12 will likely be bigger than the 2x10.

 

[CL400Peavey]

It's not pointless. Both are lightweight cabs with Neo drivers.

For any given brand, taking for granted they offer both, which is preferred?

It is. There are 210's that go low, there are 212's that are shy in the lows, there are 212's that have low output, there are 210's that have high output, there are 212's that are small, there are 210's that are large.

It is pointless, because you need those details to compare. The only information you have is one has two 10" drivers, and one has two 12" drivers. That is the end of what you can compare with what you have given us.

 

[swamp_bass]

I made the assumption that the candidate 210's or 212's would be from the same Mfr line, in which case the inverse relationship between size and volume usually holds true.

I agree that if comparison is between mixed mfrs, all bets are off.

 

[tallboybass]

Which is better, a carrot or a slightly larger carrot?

 

[Doug Parent]

Which would you choose and why? No talk about 1x cabs, 4x cabs, 15 inch cabs, etc. No manufacturer talk also.

Strictly discussing the pros and cons, tone differences, etc. of these two options.

2 X 12 = 24, 2 X 10= 20. A Berg CN212 will do more work than a Berg CN210. You can debate tone differences (I won't) Thats it.

 

[tallboybass]

FYI, 2x10" = 157.08 sq. in. - and - 2x12" = 226.2 sq. in. Of course that doesn't take into account the cone and such.

 

[Marko 1]

Unless I had to use public transportation I would never have any 210.

I just can’t bear to gig anything that small no matter what it sounded like.

 

[rufus.K]

210

 

[Kukulkan61]

2 212 cabs stacked!!!

 

[cromag31]

schroeder cabs! the best! hands down...and lightest....my 212l weighs 36 lbs.....800 watts....cant beat it..

 

[Braden Persch]

pros/cons and tone differences would require manufacturer talk. But, I would get 2x12 for the simple fact that if i bought a second one, I would have a full stack sized rig with speakers next to my ear (assuming they're diagonal), instead of a 4x10.

 

[dincz]

If it's a choice between a 210 and a 212 Neo cab, I would choose the 212 because I can never have too much cone area for those times I need to pump out more volume.

You need to pump out cubic inches, not square inches.

 

[AstroSonic]

With out specific models and brands to compare, your question is pointless. The devil is in the details, and nothing is "all things equal".

It is. There are 210's that go low, there are 212's that are shy in the lows, there are 212's that have low output, there are 210's that have high output, there are 212's that are small, there are 210's that are large.

It is pointless, because you need those details to compare. The only information you have is one has two 10" drivers, and one has two 12" drivers. That is the end of what you can compare with what you have given us.

These statements are correct. It would be nice if a performance evaluation were as simple as comparing speaker sizes, but it's not; not even close. Not only is there inconsistency within brands with respect to bass performance, but also in efficiency, tone and portability. Tone is not just bass performance (driver/cab alignment and maximum displacement); the mids, and to a lesser extent, the highs are important factors. To get meaningful comments, you'll need to provide us with your tonal preferences, typical venue size, typical volume levels, the head to be used, portability requirements (weight & size limits) and budget. Again, a theoretical comparison of cab merit based on driver size is pointless. You are clearly trying to figure something out - perhaps to make a cab purchase, and you have taken the time to pose a question here on TB. Perhaps if you provide more information, we can help frame the question better.