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A Sealed 2x10 Cab?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by two1frets, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. Jul 27, 2009 #1
    two1frets

    two1frets

    Jul 17, 2009
    Hey everyone!

    I'm looking for sealed 2x10 cabs for around $300 to $600 used or new. Any suggestions? I've searched around online only to find nothing... I only play four string, and I am into slap bass mainly. I play in theaters that can hold about 300 people, so I will need to be able to be loud enough and cut through the mix.

    Thanks! :bassist:

    (If I am unclear or you need more info, ask me!)
     
  2. Jul 27, 2009 #2
    Schecter4

    Schecter4

    Oct 20, 2007
    The Dalles, OR
    I think some of the Hartke Transporter's were sealed. You'd want a bunch of them to get loud though.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2009 #3
    Blues Cat

    Blues Cat Payson Fanned Bass Strings Owner Commercial User

    May 28, 2005
    Katy, Tx
    Payson Fanned Bass Strings Owner
    Carvin
     
  4. Jul 27, 2009 #4
    EASonBass

    EASonBass

    Nov 12, 2002
    Newport Beach, CA
    Ampeg SVT210AV
     
  5. Jul 27, 2009 #5
    RickenBoogie

    RickenBoogie

    Jul 22, 2007
    Dallas, TX
    You'll need more than one to "cut through".
     
  6. Jul 27, 2009 #6
    rpsands

    rpsands

    Jul 6, 2007
    Is there a reason you want a sealed cabinet?
     
  7. Jul 27, 2009 #7
    GearHeadBassMan

    GearHeadBassMan

    Apr 26, 2007
    Springfield, MA
    the mini ampegs are sealed. the Basson 2x10 is a sealed cab with 4x10 dimensions that gets real loud
     
  8. Jul 27, 2009 #8
    rbonner

    rbonner

    Sep 25, 2008
    My cabs are stacked 210 sealed cabs... 4 of them high. It's called an AMPEG 810 and it will cut through your mix and can be bought within the price limits you listed.

    BOB
     
  9. Jul 27, 2009 #9
    rpsands

    rpsands

    Jul 6, 2007
    Might want to consider a long term arrangement with a chiropractor too :)
     
  10. Jul 28, 2009 #10
    two1frets

    two1frets

    Jul 17, 2009
    Thanks everyone. But do you think a sealed cab is really necessary for the style I play?
     
  11. Jul 28, 2009 #11
    Wes Whitmore

    Wes Whitmore

    Mar 10, 2003
    Columbus, OH
    300 people in theaters, you should go through the PA...

    Ampeg portabass 2x10s are sealed too.
     
  12. Jul 28, 2009 #12
    alexclaber

    alexclaber Commercial User

    Jun 19, 2001
    Brighton, UK
    Director - Barefaced Ltd
    No. Sealed cabs are a bad idea unless they're 2x15"/6x10" sized or bigger - simply not enough sensitivity or power handling in the lows.

    Alex
     
  13. Jul 28, 2009 #13
    rpsands

    rpsands

    Jul 6, 2007
    I'd say you need to figure out how much bass you want in your sound - if you're OK with severely rolled off low end, or like it, that'll influence your cab choices. For example some guys who are slappers use almost no low end, and others use a crazy amount. You haven't told us enough to say for sure.

    IMHO, I would say just get an LDS 15/6/1 with a quality horn. :) Probably the best cabinet you can get in America under a thousand bucks.

    That said, if you want something with less low end, a pair of 3012HO's with a powerful horn crossed over fairly low could be good (say 2khz/2.5khz) as well since most slappers don't need the midrange of a 6" mid like the 6nd410.
     
  14. Jul 28, 2009 #14
    kaiser_sosea

    kaiser_sosea Supporting Member

    Feb 24, 2007
    Here, There, and Everywhere
  15. Jan 28, 2012 #15
    WilderStewart

    WilderStewart

    Dec 6, 2011
    I just got a custom built 2x10, its sealed. But i also run a 2x15 sealed cab. So the 2x10 is mainly for high end anyways. Its getting 2x200 watt eminence legend 10's, so its a 400 watt cab. that paired with my old fender 2x15 that has eminence speakers as well runs at 400 watts rms also. I also play a lot of slap bass, also metal, and it cuts through well. Also i can fit my bass rig in a honda. This rig has way more balls than any ampeg 8x10 ive used.
     

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