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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...
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Definitely taller sounding.
already been answered, but judging on the differences in low end between the tc112 and the h1203, i'd guess yes.
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Glad to know my 800+ will fit very well atop the 1203......and it looks as though I will be able to avoid the aesthetic blight of "T-bone overhang" even when using my 4 space rack......by stacking it vertically
This was my favorite TB post of the week.
The Mesa Subways are amazing (I had the 800+ for a few months), but I found the Tecamp Puma / Eich T-series are also a fantastic match for the 1203. And they're tiny. 10.7" by 8.3" and 1.6" deep. 2.2 pounds:
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- Nov 24, 2008
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Yup. In addition to the "Like" button, we need a "Love" button.
Duke your a little Jokester. Still love my older 4 ohm TC15w. Still think the bigger the better.
I've got the Changeling 112T several weeks ago and was trying a few things before I posted anything. My signal chain is a Valenti 4 string passive jazz bass with Aguilar 60's pickups, LaBella FX flats and a Puma 900. I've owned a TC-112V1 and a TC-115 composite for a rough and totally unscientific comparison.
This is one great cab. You have a variety of tone shaping available before you even touch your bass or amp. The switches on the back have very well thought out frequency centers and make effective tone adjustments that don't go too far to the left or right. The 4 - 2" port plug design to me seems to have more tone adjustment than either of the previous TC cabs I've owned. The horns in the previous mentioned cabs always had to me, a rather pointy sound that I could never adjust to. More of a clackey tone to the mids. The paper cone open chamber format has eliminated that issue completely. Although the midrange definition is revealing enough to show the true tone of the signal chain. The Puma has a little glassy sound in the highs and upper mids, and the cab exhibits this, but at the same time doesn't amplify it. The mids have a beautiful snap to them and the highs are smooth and very well dispersed. I love the open chamber design. I play fingerstyle only so I can't comment on how these would work for slap. The lows are full and round. More lows than the TC-112 and although not as powerful as the TC-115, the 112 CT seems to go deeper. Really nice. As usual the vertical form the the cab with the nice leather handle on top makes it an easy move at a hair under 30 lbs. My Puma 900 sits on top with no obstruction of the open ports but I wonder if you had a larger amp if that would compromise the ports at all. Well that's it. Great cab from a great builder.
This is one great cab. You have a variety of tone shaping available before you even touch your bass or amp. The switches on the back have very well thought out frequency centers and make effective tone adjustments that don't go too far to the left or right. The 4 - 2" port plug design to me seems to have more tone adjustment than either of the previous TC cabs I've owned. The horns in the previous mentioned cabs always had to me, a rather pointy sound that I could never adjust to. More of a clackey tone to the mids. The paper cone open chamber format has eliminated that issue completely. Although the midrange definition is revealing enough to show the true tone of the signal chain. The Puma has a little glassy sound in the highs and upper mids, and the cab exhibits this, but at the same time doesn't amplify it. The mids have a beautiful snap to them and the highs are smooth and very well dispersed. I love the open chamber design. I play fingerstyle only so I can't comment on how these would work for slap. The lows are full and round. More lows than the TC-112 and although not as powerful as the TC-115, the 112 CT seems to go deeper. Really nice. As usual the vertical form the the cab with the nice leather handle on top makes it an easy move at a hair under 30 lbs. My Puma 900 sits on top with no obstruction of the open ports but I wonder if you had a larger amp if that would compromise the ports at all. Well that's it. Great cab from a great builder.
For completeness of information (and my awareness) - it has more bass than a tc112v1, which if I recall correctly, was a bit down on bass compared to the v2 and v3?
Just trying to get a handle on how it compares to my v3...
Just trying to get a handle on how it compares to my v3...
- Nov 24, 2008
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Changeling 112 (18" tall), 28 pounds; Changeling 112T (22" tall), 30 pounds.
I know some of you are waiting for me to finish up your Changeling 112T cabs. I have cabinets assembled and surface-prepped but not yet Duratexed... weather permitting that will happen over the next few days.
Very good!!
Changeling 112's low end should be in the same ballpark as Hathor 1203, and Changeling 112T's low end should be in the same ballpark at Thunderchild 112v2 and v3 (so slightly more low end than Thunderchild 112v1). The slightly smaller net internal volume of the Changelings, due to more internal volume going into the midrange chambers, makes about a 1/3 dB difference @ 62 Hz relative to the Hathor 1203 and Thunderchild 112v2/v3.
Duke,
Texas? Should I send the Cajun Navy?
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Texas? Should I send the Cajun Navy?
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Scary and very sad stuff going on down there. My prayers go out to everyone there and anyone with family affected by it all. Hope you and your family are safe and sound Duke.
Me too. I haven't heard the newer models, but still love the TC15w.
My ThunderChild 212v1 was recently reunited with its ThunderDaddy, Duke LeJeune for a little makeover at the ThunderFactory and spa. Turns out my cab is the first born in the AK TC212 line. Cool. Duke got it so right the first time!
Just got it back from Duke's spa and hatchery, totally fluffed and buffed, looking brand spanking, sparkly new, and sounding like the most phenomenal cabinet I've heard (as it always has). I am so happy to have it back, pounding, grinding, snarling or choco-late-so-licius-ing in the way the TC212 does.
All I can say, Duke is, "Thank you, thank you, thank you to the moon and back!" Your cabinets are the best. Your customer service is simply the best that I have experienced. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. . happy, happy, happy!
Just got it back from Duke's spa and hatchery, totally fluffed and buffed, looking brand spanking, sparkly new, and sounding like the most phenomenal cabinet I've heard (as it always has). I am so happy to have it back, pounding, grinding, snarling or choco-late-so-licius-ing in the way the TC212 does.
All I can say, Duke is, "Thank you, thank you, thank you to the moon and back!" Your cabinets are the best. Your customer service is simply the best that I have experienced. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. . happy, happy, happy!
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- Nov 24, 2008
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This evening I spent several hours trying to buy gas for my car. I sat in several lines but each time the pumps ran out before it was my turn. So I went to Wal-Mart and bought the LAST siphon (well, not counting the garden hoses). Now at least I can shuffle gas from one car to the other.
Apparently the Dallas-Fort Worth area has run out of gas for now, and that extends out into the suburbs. It's just a temporary inconvenience though; it's nothing compared to having your home flooded.
Apparently the Cajun Navy has been hard at work in the Houston area. Very cool bunch of guys.
Thank you very much!!
