I have two possible deals lined up. I'm looking to pick up two basically new 2x12 neo's. Just waiting to hear back from the sellers.. Hmm now what to do with my old cabs?
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Avatar Owners Club
- Thread starter lewislngvw
- Start date
- Status
Got my first 2x12 cab tonight... Love it. Right now I'm running it with a warwick 4x10 and an ernie ball 2x12. Hoping by monday to pick up the other 2x12 and use just the two avatars as my rig..
I played a concert with my 210 and 212 neo cabs for the first time last night. They sounded great. We play some funky pop music, and the cabs suited that genre perfectly. A massive wall of sound with a lot of clarity on the low B. We played really loud, but the cabs did not show any sign of farting out or anything. I am gonna try them with my loud progressive rock band this next friday. Interesting to see if they suit that genre as well!
Hey all, I just found this thread. I have a 4 ohm Neo 210- with a blown speaker, but it's my own fault I think. I ran it hard with a Crest CA9 power amp, and was jamming a 4-string set to B-E-A-D at a gig. I red-lined the Crest, and 'there we are'. I'm going for a re-cone, and when it's back I'll be using either an Ashdown Superfly or an SWR 350 with it. I'm thinking of another Avatar, and wonder... should it be a 112 or a 212?
It's for smaller gigs, and only want a second (4 ohm also- the rating of both heads cater to it) cab for more lows. I'm using another cab (building an Omni 15) for big gigs, as well as using a different head.
Any advice about which cab to use? This is a less-is-more situation. Thanks!
It's for smaller gigs, and only want a second (4 ohm also- the rating of both heads cater to it) cab for more lows. I'm using another cab (building an Omni 15) for big gigs, as well as using a different head.
Any advice about which cab to use? This is a less-is-more situation. Thanks!
AndrewShirley #133
pgnbstrd #134
Count Bassie #135
Welcome all!
Wow! Popular place! Thanks Slap'.
AndrewShirley #133
pgnbstrd #134
Count Bassie #135
Welcome all!
Thanks for all the work you're putting into this!
- Andrew
Thanks guys! Always happy to further the Avatar cause...love this stuff!
Wallbender, the name suits you, man!
#136
Last week I got my first ever "stack." I got an Avatar 8Ω 210 to go with my new LMII.
Loving it so far. Now I'm thinking of getting another Avatar before the price goes up.
What do you guys think is a good match for the 210? Another 210?
From what I've read, I'm leaning toward the 212 but I have read conflicting stories. One "Bass Player" review says the 212 is louder than the 410 but the low end is not as deep as the 410.
I play Dingwalls and Fenders for pop, classic rock, funk, blues.
Loving it so far. Now I'm thinking of getting another Avatar before the price goes up.
What do you guys think is a good match for the 210? Another 210?
From what I've read, I'm leaning toward the 212 but I have read conflicting stories. One "Bass Player" review says the 212 is louder than the 410 but the low end is not as deep as the 410.
I play Dingwalls and Fenders for pop, classic rock, funk, blues.
if you think the sound of the 210 is perfect, but just want more volume, get another 210.
if you want a bigger fuller sound, get the 212.
if you want a bigger fuller sound, get the 212.
I have a B210 neo in line X. I use it under my Nemesis 210 combo for larger bar gigs and it is awesome.
One thing to consider is that Avatar's 12 changed recently. It is now built to Dave's specs, with a higher XMax for more low end, similar to their custom 10s. So that review might not be relevant.
Thanks for the comments. I've only heard the neo 210, which is fine. Nothing wrong with more of that.
I'm just wondering if I'd be missing something good if I don't get something different.
I used to think that big cones meant deeper tone but I guess that is a common misconception. The few single 15s that I've tried have been very mid-range-y. (Ampeg & SWR combos)
If the new 212 has improved low end, that might be the one for me. With that I will have two different flavours when used separately or really loud output when combined.
I'm just wondering if I'd be missing something good if I don't get something different.
I used to think that big cones meant deeper tone but I guess that is a common misconception. The few single 15s that I've tried have been very mid-range-y. (Ampeg & SWR combos)
If the new 212 has improved low end, that might be the one for me. With that I will have two different flavours when used separately or really loud output when combined.
I also find this pretty interesting. I have a 4 ohm Neo 210 I'm bringing back out of retirement, and I've just switched to an Ashdown Superfly head (from something mammoth). Another 4 ohm cab would be very handy if it carries the lows. Of course this might be unnecessary if I'm going to build a BFM Omni 15...
But the 212 might be a nice way to expand a rig for the modular idea.
Always the threat of GAS nearby, isn't there?
... Gotta watch that...
I wish they had 1x15 and 2x15 cabs. Would make decision easier than between the 2x12 and the 4x10.
Word. Dave used to make a 15, right? What happened to that product? I'd be down for a 2X15 w/tweet.
- Status
