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2x12 + 2x12 vs. 2x12 + 1x15

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Destructobot

Jul 22, 2008
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#1
I'm looking to add a second cab to my setup to get some more volume. I currently have an Avatar 2x12 neo.

There's a second Avatar 2x12 on CL here in town for $250. My other option is a Sonic 1x15 cab with an EV for $140.

Would I be better off adding the 1x15 for a little variety, or just stack up one more of the same cab?


There's also a 70's Ampeg 2x15 unloaded for $95. That's tempting but it might not fit in my car.
 
#5
Destructobot said:
That was my first instinct, especially considering with the Avatar I know I won't be tempted to get different speakers.

I suppose two 2x12's would probably out pound a 2x15 any day of the week too.
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An Avatar 212 will definitely outpound a Sonic 215. But I wouldn't bet the farm that it could outpound a class 215 like Mesa or Aguilar.

Anyway, listen to Bill. Good audio reproduction is his thing. Mroe of the same, most definitely.
 
#7
Matching cabs rule.

As well, they offer the option of placing one on either side of the stage to achieve a more uniform coverage in odd-shaped venues where it is advantageous to do so.

I played in three different bar bands (two of them were three piece) where the guitarist(s) and I placed one of our cabs on each side of the stage to create a low-budget 'wall-of-sound' when using a vocal-only PA.

Augmenting this approach with two amp heads per instrument enabled the use of stereo effects as well as enjoying the peace-of-mind afforded by system redundancy.
 
#12
Destructobot said:
That was my first instinct, especially considering with the Avatar I know I won't be tempted to get different speakers.

I suppose two 2x12's would probably out pound a 2x15 any day of the week too.
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They do, but after you get your second cab don't be surprised when BFM suggests that you turn the bottom cab toward your drummer..

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#17
I am thinking about the same thing. I have an Avatar B212 and love it. However, I will be getting a neck-thru Carvin Icon Bass soon and I was either thinking of adding another 2x12 or a 4x10 to compensate for the fact that the bass is neck tru. I want a punchy, articulate attack with decent mids for cutting through the mix. Punchy = 10's Mids = 12's. However, the Avatar B212 is quite punchy to my ears so, until I try a 4x10 or 2x10 with my 2x12, I would vote going with the 2nd Avatar 2x12. Can't lose and it will be loud as the devil. +1 on the 2x12
 

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