All around great cab under $400?

Damn bro, if I had two 410xlt's, I wouldn't be complaining. Get in the gym more so it's not that big of a deal to move them around.

But in all seriousness, it's all personal preference. That's what these threads are. I might like Eden, Jim Jones might like SWR. It's what you like.

Take a trip in a GC or Sam Ash (maybe even a local music store?), and look at cabs and the prices. Or take a look on an online retailer and sort by lowest price / reviews.

Good luck.

 

http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/single.php?product=LSX1503

 

I think you're looking for Avatar.

 

15s do not necessarily have more lowend than 10s. This is a myth. You're better off having two of the same types of cab, unless the combination has been specifically and properly designed to go together.


Also, check out avatar.

 

I like Acme cabs a lot - they have low end for days. There's a B-2 (2 x 10) in the classifieds right now for $325. I'm all set for cabs or I'd buy it myself.

 

+1

I've got an Avatar 2x10 and 2x12, and they both sound good. Tight, punchy, plenty of bass!

Oh, and they use custom Eminence Deltalite II drivers (neodymium), so it saves on weight. I don't have any trouble with either Avatar cab and I live in a 3rd floor walkup... no elevator.

5sg.

 

I've got one, bought it cheap, used, here on TB. And, honestly I think it has a deeper voice than my Dr Bass 2460D (2x12 & the "D" means DEEP). It easily moves as much air as a 15, meaning you FEEL it as much as you hear it.

If I didn't already have 6 cabs, I'd have already snagged the one that's for sale too.

 

Call LDS and get a quote on a single 15 with a 3015 (not LF) and quality horn. It'll be much, much louder than any of the options you present and lower than any but the Acme.

Probably right around your price range.

 

The GK goldline cabs are great. The don't have tweeters, and for me, that is a good thing. Give em' a try!

 

If you can find one in your area try the Traynor Dynabass 1x15" cabinet. It sounds very good, can put out a pretty big bottom end and isn't too tough to cart around. I have one of the old Yorkville Sound models and I used a pair of them for about 10 years with a GK 400 RB head. Not at all expensive. Mine weigh about 55 lbs each. There's nothing wrong with buying used if you've got good ears and a bit of common sense.

You might not even need a 1x15. There are a number of 1x12s now that are light and put out a surprising amount of sound, like the new GK Neo models. Might not come in under $400 though. Check what price you can get one for from RMC Audio. The GK Neo cabinets I've tried have really impressed me. They're nothing like the 1x12 cabinets available years ago. These will definitely handle practice and small rooms.

And speaking of Traynor, the new Dynabass 1x12 cabinet is very light, about 25 lbs. and sounds pretty darn good. Its only fault for me is it doesn't have as big a bottom end as many of the other new 1x12s. But it sure will play loud and clean and is a breeze to carry.

 

LDS, 1x15 with a Kappalite 3015 in it should set you back right around exactly 400.

It'll outperform the heck out of the Avatars and anything you've listed in this thread as options

 

goldline 2x10. I love that cab. it is heavy though.

 

I have one of these and it makes me very indeed.

Looks like you're on the wrong side of the continent to try one in the store, but if you have a quick search around TB you'll be able to find a bunch of reviews.

 

used.

if you haven't noticed now is a great time to buy anything used.

 

If you can do this, then do so.