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AudioKinesis Cabs Part VI...

#6,884
steubig said:
maybe a hathor where you can turn the 3 off.
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In general a single 12 would be lighter as well...not that the 25lb Hathor is heavy! Duke said he'd let me know if he comes up with a single 12 design that he likes. This year I need to buy a cab, and I'm anticipating a new head from Arkham. They make my favorite preamp. Their head with Duke's cab would be tonal Nirvana I feel (for me).
 
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emjazz said:
I'm hoping that Duke eventually comes out with a single 112 speaker cab. He's toyed with the idea but hasn't been completely satisfied. I love a clear sound leaning towards more vintage.

With that said, I'm sure a Hathor would be wonderdul as well. :)
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Hathor with both switches down would likely do the trick.

Not speaking for Duke here, but a cab with a lone 12 would require a different driver probably. Also another option maybe Duke could consider is further attenuation of the mid driver beyond what's there already.
 
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tombowlus said:
So, Bass Gear Magazine will be officially reviewing a pair of the new Changeling 112T's! :bassist: :bassist: :bassist: :thumbsup: :hyper:

I had one of them in my hands (briefly) before sending it off to a certain other TBer who will be handling the in-hand review. This did give me a chance to quickly compare it to one of my Hathor 1203's. The Changeling 12T definitely goes deeper and has more deep low content, but I did find that when I went back to the Hathor, it still felt super full on a low B. So while the Changeling 12T (and presumably Hathor 1203T) definitely do offer up more deep low content, the regular 1203 doesn't really sound like it's lacking anything. I also felt like the Changeling 12T had just a slight bit more high end clarity and articulation (likely from reflections from that rear-firing mid/tweet). Once again, the 1203 didn't necessarily feel diminished in any way when I went back to it. All in all, the Changeling seems to have an extended frequency response, both low and high, and the 1203 comes across as a bit more warm-sounding. The two of them did play very nicely together (though I'd have to swap out some of the corners if I wanted to stack them on a regular basis).

Of course, no pics, no Changeling!

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Tom...the C112T I had in hand a few weeks back had three toggle switches on the back and this one appears to only have two. Everything else looks the same though. Did Duke make a change to the design (so this is the latest) or is this an earlier version? Thanks for anything you can share.
 
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Glad to hear your comments on the Hathor vs. the Changelling T, @tombowlus. Weight and portability was a huge factor in my choosing the regular Hathor but I've had a few moments where I've thought maybe I should've gone T for the bigger low end. This helps ease my mind that i'm not really missing anything.

I'm officially in the original window of completion that Duke gave me (8-10 weeks) so while I still feel it will be a full 10 weeks before completion I'm certainly hoping to hear something sooner.

I know there's been talk on here about covers; Tuki, Le Cover and Studio Slips. Anyone have a personal preference? Good experience? Bad?
 
#6,896
noahw1 said:
Glad to hear your comments on the Hathor vs. the Changelling T, @tombowlus. Weight and portability was a huge factor in my choosing the regular Hathor but I've had a few moments where I've thought maybe I should've gone T for the bigger low end. This helps ease my mind that i'm not really missing anything.

I'm officially in the original window of completion that Duke gave me (8-10 weeks) so while I still feel it will be a full 10 weeks before completion I'm certainly hoping to hear something sooner.

I know there's been talk on here about covers; Tuki, Le Cover and Studio Slips. Anyone have a personal preference? Good experience? Bad?
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i have the studio slips covers for my H1203 pair. they're perfection, but i've heard good things about all three brands. i went with ss 'cause they're in my neck of the forest. btw, don't count on ten weeks from Duke...twelve is more like it, but you'll be pleased when you unbox them!
 
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tombowlus said:
So, Bass Gear Magazine will be officially reviewing a pair of the new Changeling 112T's! :bassist: :bassist: :bassist: :thumbsup: :hyper:

I had one of them in my hands (briefly) before sending it off to a certain other TBer who will be handling the in-hand review. This did give me a chance to quickly compare it to one of my Hathor 1203's. The Changeling 12T definitely goes deeper and has more deep low content, but I did find that when I went back to the Hathor, it still felt super full on a low B. So while the Changeling 12T (and presumably Hathor 1203T) definitely do offer up more deep low content, the regular 1203 doesn't really sound like it's lacking anything. I also felt like the Changeling 12T had just a slight bit more high end clarity and articulation (likely from reflections from that rear-firing mid/tweet). Once again, the 1203 didn't necessarily feel diminished in any way when I went back to it. All in all, the Changeling seems to have an extended frequency response, both low and high, and the 1203 comes across as a bit more warm-sounding. The two of them did play very nicely together (though I'd have to swap out some of the corners if I wanted to stack them on a regular basis).

Of course, no pics, no Changeling!

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i feel the same. i am totally confident with my 1203 stack, no matter the situation. if AK GAS becomes intolerable i will go for some version or other with a 15.
 
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Al Kraft said:
Tom...the C112T I had in hand a few weeks back had three toggle switches on the back and this one appears to only have two. Everything else looks the same though. Did Duke make a change to the design (so this is the latest) or is this an earlier version? Thanks for anything you can share.
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While it looks like two switches in that photo, it does, indeed, have three.
 
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noahw1 said:
I know there's been talk on here about covers; Tuki, Le Cover and Studio Slips. Anyone have a personal preference? Good experience? Bad?
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Covers, eh? I got covers. Covers from all those guys! And from Custom Amp Covers (Tuki's sister company).

I really don't have a favorite, they are all just slightly different.

Custom Amp Covers. These are non-padded vinyl covers so they are some of the lowest cost. But for what they are, they are fantastic. They obviously don't offer the same protection as the more expensive padded options, but these are the most liquid, cat, dust, and grime proof. Liquid will roll right off and cats completely ignore these since there's nothing to scratch. They are not stiff so they hug the cab very well. They are actually very thick. Available in a multitude of colors, with 2 tones and piping available.

Studio Slips. I have the 'clamshell' fully padded covers for my Mesa 115 cabs, as I wanted full coverage. These will be the most expensive (cheaper of course if you don't want the clamshell full coverage). I love them. They may not be as thick as the thickest padded covers from Tuki or LeCover, but they hug very well and fall down flat when you take the cabs out. The outer material is a canvas, kinda feels like blue jeans. The inner padding is kinda like those big thick moving blankets. Available in black or brown.

Tuki. I have a padded Tuki for my Mesa 112 cab. I also got a full coverage zippered bottom on this one. It was a good bit cheaper than the Studio Slips. It's stiffer and a little thicker than the Studio Slips. Since it's stiffer, it does not hug quite as well and holds it's shape when not in use. It's nicely padded with a thick foam, the outside is a slicker poly type fabric. Cats would probably love this one most, but I my gear stays in a cat-free seperate room so I don't know for sure! These are available in any color you want, as long as it's black.

LeCover. I traded for a pair of LeCovers for my GK cabs. Honestly, they are much nicer than I thought they would be. They are stiff like the Tuki's, but it has a more 'fabric' feel whereas the Tuki has more of a 'foam' feel. These also hold their shape when not in use. Available in black, brown, tan, or orange.

Well I said I didn't have a favorite, but I guess I'd have to put the Studio Slips just a hair above the others, but they are also the most expensive. I just like the way they drape over the cabs instead of being like a 'shell' over the cabs. But really, I have nothing negative to say about any of the covers. It's all in what you want.

With THAT being said, I think my next cover will be LeCover. Simply because I want to give him some business, as the LeCovers I have I traded for and the rest I bought so I like to spread it around! Plus, I want a tan cover for my next cab (which will be an AudioKinesis of course). That way I can tell them apart easily.
 
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