8x10 VS 2x15 CAB

[dbase]

Back in 1995a 4x10 and a 1x15 was the defacto larger rig.

Back in 1968 2x15's was the defacto larger rig...

 

[Maxfenderbass]

I must say there is nothing like an 810

 

[StraffordMike]

Yeah 2 single 15’s. One for smaller gigs, both for bigger gigs.
I’ve had 4x10’s and find them to be too heavy, boomy and I was severely disappointed with a pair of Hartke Hydrives.
Right now it’s either my Fusion 550 through a pair of GK’s cheaper cabs, the CX series I think.
My Fender Rumble combo with or without an extension cab, which is an old Peavey Databass I gutted the electronics from.
Best part is the physical dimensions are almost identical, add matching grill cloth and chrome cab corners they look like a matching set.
Lastly there is the 550 through an old Acoustic 301 which will knock your beer over from 20 feet! But that doesn’t get dragged out too often!

 

[Bassist30]

Cabinet design is another factor to consider.

 

[BogeyBass]

There is no other choices the exercise included 2 options 810 or 2x15 and why?

But that is the fun of talk bass because nobody ever follows directions lol.

I'd choose 8x10 cause it's sealed and works good with tubers. And it's alot of bang for single carry in. Actually easier it just rolls in

 

[baxter_x]

I'd choose 8x10 cause it's sealed and works good with tubers

An 810 is not necessarily seeled

 

[mapleglo]

I’ve got one Classic 15. How is it running 2 of them?

I like the 2 cabinets. They're easier to move than a 2x15 cabinet and offer a really thick and focused sound. I bought both of these used, and the first one had a Legend speaker that a previous owner had installed. I upgraded the second cabinet to a Legend as well, so with both, it adds another 200 watts of power handling. I comfortably use my PF-800 amp to power them. Other than the largest venues, there aren't too many places that the pair of cabinets won't cover.

 

[Engle]

I like the 2 cabinets. They're easier to move than a 2x15 cabinet and offer a really thick and focused sound. I bought both of these used, and the first one had a Legend speaker that a previous owner had installed. I upgraded the second cabinet to a Legend as well, so with both, it adds another 200 watts of power handling. I comfortably use my PF-800 amp to power them. Other than the largest venues, there aren't too many places that the pair of cabinets won't cover.

Good to know in case I need a bigger rig at some point...

 

[Luciferiad]

I can't think of a much worse match than a 4x10 with a 1x15. It's not so much driver size, it's driver quantity. Assuming all other things are equal, a 115 will reach its limit well before the 410. A 210 is a better match for a 115 if you must mix driver sizes.

This is actually the combo I run. I have used a 115/410 combo in the past and liked it. Liked it quite a lot actually. But 115/210 seems to do a special thing in my setup that's getting me a lot of compliments on my sound.

 

[Ethix4]

I got a new to me (first cab setup) marshall Dbs 7215 , what would pair well with it on the marshall dbs 7400 head? The 2x10s , 4x10s or 4x12s?

 

[Clark Westfield]

I voted 810 because every time I played through one, I needed to get an 810.

Found this baby for $100.

Some cleaner, a vacuum and black spray paint and I was ready to rock.

The cab sounds amazing with my Hartke or Tech21 heads.

The

Rumble is long gone.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

810

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

8-10” for me.

 

[Marko 1]

Since the question is what *I* would use, assuming in my situation, I guess I'd go with the 2x15 because it's most likely not as heavy, takes up less room on a smaller stage, and would suffice for any gigs that I do (since I'm also in the PA whether I use it or not)

My 2x15 is ~74-lbs, and it performs wonderfully.