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Double Bass Bergantino 210 or 212???

timobee4

timobee4

Mar 15, 2010
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Cairns, Australia
#1
G'day fellas! I had to upgrade a bit and bought an AI Clarus+ from Bob to accommodate my DPA 4099B as it has phantom power. My question is about the cabinet I should get to get a sweet sound. (If I have the best sound I can only blame myself if my playing sounds crap ;) Anyway I just love what I read about the Berganto Cabinets! I have used 210+horn cabinets before for upright and I really loved it for its focused sound cutting through even a 20 pcs Big Band. I would try both 210 & 212 to save you all from answering or giving me your well appreciated opinions, but the nearest Bergantino dealer is 900 kilometers away from where I live!!! I have a little over a week before my amp arrives so pls give me some food for thoughts! Many Thanks Tone :)
PS: Also open to suggestions about other cabs
 
#6
I thought of 112 but it is only 300w RMS perfect for my jazz trio but not in a big band rehearsal situation against 20 ppl. I need volume, bedroom, at least 400W, the 212 is 500 so my Clarus + has some breathing without becoming a barbecue. Ideally I need 112 & 210 but I can't afford that so I am thinking of 212 but I still won't compromise my tone because although it is more powerful than the 210 is it as focused?? Remember I only play upright I don't double on bass guitar, I know thatelectric bass players love the 212. Thanks T.

aaronallen said:
I use a bergantino 112 and it gets loud enough for any jazz gig and sounds incredible. But maybe the 212 is better, I dunno...
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#7
The Bergantino designs are great. The AE series is more present in the upper midrange than the HT's (which I own). I use a modular setup: an HT112ER + EX112ER(no tweeter) for both electric and DB. When I A/B the two cabinets, I detect little difference between the models when playing with a group. The EX's frequency range tapers off above 4k.

Going modular with two HT112EX's would give you the flexibility to take only what you needed for playing with smaller ensembles- unless big band is the only thing you will need this for. If you like more presence in the mids, two AE112's would be another contender.
 
#8
Roger, that's interesting you describe the AE series as having more upper mids. To my ears, they sound like they have a more "flat" response than the HS series. I suppose it all depends on what you're putting through them, especially when it comes to upright bass.

Rodger Bryan said:
The Bergantino designs are great. The AE series is more present in the upper midrange than the HT's (which I own). I use a modular setup: an HT112ER + EX112ER(no tweeter) for both electric and DB. When I A/B the two cabinets, I detect little difference between the models when playing with a group. The EX's frequency range tapers off above 4k.

Going modular with two HT112EX's would give you the flexibility to take only what you needed for playing with smaller ensembles- unless big band is the only thing you will need this for. If you like more presence in the mids, two AE112's would be another contender.
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#9
Pat,
I haven't compared the AE to the HS series, but the HT's seem a little more "relaxed" in the mids with the electric. I would like to A/B the AE112 & the HT's with the upright sometime.

Compared to when I was in college (16-20 years ago), today's speaker cab designs are in a different league.
 
#11
That looks like a killer gear!!!!!

Rodger Bryan said:
The Bergantino designs are great. The AE series is more present in the upper midrange than the HT's (which I own). I use a modular setup: an HT112ER + EX112ER(no tweeter) for both electric and DB. When I A/B the two cabinets, I detect little difference between the models when playing with a group. The EX's frequency range tapers off above 4k.

Going modular with two HT112EX's would give you the flexibility to take only what you needed for playing with smaller ensembles- unless big band is the only thing you will need this for. If you like more presence in the mids, two AE112's would be another contender.
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