2x12 like 2x15?

[insomniac2295]

I'm contemplating downsizing my 4x10 to a 2 1x12 mini rig powered by something like 600 watts or so. I've used a 2x15 with only 450 watts going into it in the past and have been satisfied. Think that I'll be okay? I'm only going up against a drummer and a guitarist that uses a 212 tube combo who's aware that his amp has a volume knob.

 

[gunny]

I've just done that. In the past I've owned and used dual and single 15" cabs. This month I purchased a MB LMII and it's connected to a pair of 12" cabs rated 300 Watts each. Used it at a gig 2 weeks ago. Excellent performance, sounded good and weighs a whole lot less (25 lb per cab). I was happy to leave the 70 lb 15" cab at home - this new setup lacks none of the tone I had with 15(s).

 

[buffordbass]

Go with dual Genz-Benz 112Neox cabs and you'll be fine!!

 

[Medford Bassman]

i use a 600 watt head with a Genz Benz NEOX 212 cabinet and have never had a problem.

Sometimes I just use a NEOX 112 cab when it's a small room.

Of course, I always run a DI to the FOH.

 

[PSPookie]

You should be fine with that. I had no trouble being heard with an LMII and a 4 ohm Aguilar GS212.

My favorite cabs so far are the Bad End S15-Ds. Two of those would definietly be heard and they're about the same size/weight as a 112.

 

[insomniac2295]

how loud would this setup be compared to a 410?

 

[hrgiger]

What happened to your sweet Peavey 810??

 

[PSPookie]

how loud would this setup be compared to a 410?

That depends on the 410.

My Ampeg V4BH into 2 Bag End S15-Ds was much louder than the same head going into an Ampeg 410HE.

 

[insomniac2295]

What happened to your sweet Peavey 810??

After playing a basement show that involved bringing it down a narrow flight of stairs, I decided it was too big and bulky for me, so I traded it in for the Avatar 410 that I have now.

 

[dnarock]

And just what do you have planed for your avatar cab?

 

[insomniac2295]

And just what do you have planed for your avatar cab?

well, I'm thinking I'll just trade it for 2 matching Avatar 1x12 neo's

..unless someone thinks that I should just keep my Avatar.

One other tidbit I think I should share- Sometimes, my band finds ourselves playing without proper PA support (just vocals through the PA).

Main reason I'm looking to get the 2 1x12's is portability. Plus I'm gassing for a mini rig!