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Acme Users Unite!!!

#301
smeet said:
I have an original B2, I guess that's a Series I, right?
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If your B2 has aluminum edges and no Speakon jack, yes, it's a Series I

smeet said:
Is the new B2 any different? How will the two sound together, or are they basically the same?
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The Series II cabinets have black edge protectors, a different tweeter (IIRC) and a different crossover that doesn't allow you to turn the midrange and tweeter all the way down.

smeet said:
I currently put my Aguilar DB750 through the B2 and an Eden 210XLT. The Eden of course overpowers the Acme, and I don't like it.
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I don't like Eden cabinets either ;)

smeet said:
I want to go with 2 cabs. I'm definitely getting rid of the Eden.
Should I get another B2? Or should I get rid of both 210s and go with a pair of Aguilar GS112 cabs? Which combo will make my Bongo4HH/Jazz/6-String with Barts DB750 sing best?
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If you enjoy the clarity that Acme affords, you might be disappointed with another cabinet.

I've never played through GS112s but I understand that they're rather dark, some describe them as muffled. Again, if you love the Acme's clarity, you might not like them.

You'd need lots of power for two B2s...perhaps up to a Kilowatt.

Not sure what you mean by "sing"...
 
#303
smeet said:
I love the clarity of the B2 in my practice room, but it gets lost in a band situation. I assume a pair will make a big difference.

The DB750 has a lot of oomph, it's a quite conservatively rated 750 watts, does that seem sufficient for two B2s?
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A pair can make a big difference, but so can a little EQ. You can taper off some lows and add some mids to really cut through the mix. This is where the Thunderfunk pairs gorgeously with a 4-ohm B2. A little EQ tilt with the timbre, a little bump in the mids to cut... perfect.
 
#304
Yeahy the Acme thread is alive again! :hyper:

I 've finally put an order to a B2 myself to go with my Ashdown MK500 amp head that I just bought this week. The waiting its gonna be long, cause by sea it will take more than a month to come! :crying:
But then again my back will be thankful, my GAS will be dead and I ll have the coolest mini ring of doom on this island. :cool:

Cant wait to write reviews and post lots of photos!:bassist:
 
#305
smeet said:
I love the clarity of the B2 in my practice room, but it gets lost in a band situation. I assume a pair will make a big difference.
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I find one is more than enough for band rehearsals - we do rock but we also don't play as loud as many, which is nice. Very few drummers are too loud for one Low-B2 if used correctly.

smeet said:
The DB750 has a lot of oomph, it's a quite conservatively rated 750 watts, does that seem sufficient for two B2s?
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It'll be plenty, it's a seriously loud head - I suspect its peak power output is much higher than you'd expect for a 750W amp and that's what matters with the dynamic signal from a bass guitar. If two Low-B2s aren't loud enough, then your band has a serious volume problem!

Kindness said:
This is where the Thunderfunk pairs gorgeously with a 4-ohm B2. A little EQ tilt with the timbre, a little bump in the mids to cut... perfect.
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I did not need to read this, especially as next week I'm going to meet Robbie @ RIM Custom to discuss my forthcoming bass, he's just acquired a Thunderfunk, and may be looking after UK distribution...

Alex
 
#306
alexclaber said:
I did not need to read this, especially as next week I'm going to meet Robbie @ RIM Custom to discuss my forthcoming bass, he's just acquired a Thunderfunk, and may be looking after UK distribution...

Alex
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Then let's focus on the limitations. (1) The tfunk runs out of gas if you need a pair of B2s at high volume. (2) Ummm... hmmm...

If you haven't had a chance to play one through your Acme yet, give it a try. Paired with a B2 it is a great practice rig, stage monitor, etc.
 
#308
I've been kind of curious about how the Thunderfunk handles a pair of B2s, it doesn't seem there would be enough wattage to drive them very loud.

For band situations I should probably hang on to my Alembic/PLX2402, but for home use, the Tfunk might be the ticket.

Kindness said:
Then let's focus on the limitations. (1) The tfunk runs out of gas if you need a pair of B2s at high volume. (2) Ummm... hmmm...

If you haven't had a chance to play one through your Acme yet, give it a try. Paired with a B2 it is a great practice rig, stage monitor, etc.
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#309
alembicf1x said:
I've been kind of curious about how the Thunderfunk handles a pair of B2s, it doesn't seem there would be enough wattage to drive them very loud.

For band situations I should probably hang on to my Alembic/PLX2402, but for home use, the Tfunk might be the ticket.
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To be honest, I've never even tried. When I want to use both B2s, I simply use the tfunk as a pre into my PLX3002.
 
#310
Here's my Acme rig. I love it!

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#314
We got a cure for the old, distorted, microphone-in-front-of-a-jambox dance recital this year:
FOUR B2's + two QSC 2402's + PC + cheap EQ(only one not rackbound).

Two B2's per side, acoustically coupled nicely to angled wall
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Controls
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The front of the auditorium
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Nicely filled the room and they weren't even being pushed much...
 
#316
KAOSBass said:
Thanks, still shopping around, I've looked at Avatars, Earcandy, Shroeder, Your typical "name brand" cabs and now these......still not sure, going up against my drummer and guitarist, I'm leaning towards the avatar 2-12. It's a metal band. BUT I'm also looking for something that'll do something a little mellower as well, like Tool, Janes Addiction type tones... any suggestions?
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This may be late, but I am pretty sure those 2 badns used ampeg. Ampeg has always been good for me, but recent company movments have made me rethink them. I am waiting for my 2 acme B-2's to arrive so I can check them out. I'll have to post about this again later.
Jonathan
 
#319
FINALLY got to test this in a decent-sized place with FOH support. The rack solves the wonderful Line 6 issue of getting a DI to the house. The dry went to a sansamp RBI and then to one channel of a dbx 166 and then as a "dry" signal to the PA. The "modeled" signal went to the other channel of the dbx 166 and then split(XLR-> FOH PA, 1/4" to amps).

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The opener's bass is in the pic.
The Greco sisters, RVL and Blackie, got used by Johnny Crab:
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NOTE:
Soundman was great to work with at this venue(didn't complain or tell me I couldn't send the wet signal, etc.) and has his own studio(http://www.vmgproductions.com). He was also professional to the point of using an spl meter at the board.
 

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