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Best cab?

#21
jeff7bass said:
I’m sorry, I missed the part where the dimensions of the head where compared to the dimensions of the 1212/6/1. The pictures I’ve seen of the 1212/6/1 show the drivers not exactly vertical so the cab itself has to be around 18-20 inches wide (guess). But if your used to the big sound and footprint of a 810, then the 1515/6/1 should still be a lot easier to move!
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If one was using a smaller head the 1212/6 is a very big sounding cab. I just wanted something that my 100 pound tube head could sit on safely, and still deliver the sound and volume I wanted.
 
#23
Stop hatin Markbass, I used to run a 6x10 Markbass cab, it was awesome for the deep SVT sound, especially when I put my old SVT on top of it. If you can get one used they run under 1k all day long, they are a little uncommon though.

FWIW I love my Epifani and would gladly trade my current markbass 4x10 for another Epifani 3x10 in a heartbeat
 
#24
If the height of the 8x10 is what makes it so difficult for you to move, you could consider a 4x12.

GK and Avatar have good models.

I use a Peavey TVX-412 with an Ampeg head, so I can vouch for the viability, volume, and tone here. The brands mix well.

Peavey TVX-412s are hard to find these days, they were around in the 90s for about $700-800. If you find one used today, you could probably get it for $300.

If weight is the issue, disregard my post. I turn big, green, and angry every time I have to pick up my cab...

HULK SMASH
 
#26
the fEARfuls/Barefaced are the best cabs mentioned here yet, but if you like what you got out of the 810, the Ampeg 410e is the exact same thing, just smaller. Essentially a fridge sawed in half.
 
#33
For ease of transport, consider buying two, 2-10 bass cabs. Stay with Ampeg since it'll match your amp and probably give you pretty much the same sound that you're used to.

If not Ampeg, there are many excellent 2-10 bass cabs out there. Take your pick, eh?

If you want loudness, look for cabs that are rated at 101 to 105 db, one watt, one meter. Will bust some eardrums!

Enjoy!
 
#34
Again, Im not sure about putting a big tube head up on a vertical stack of 10's like that.

bassdude51 said:
For ease of transport, consider buying two, 2-10 bass cabs. Stay with Ampeg since it'll match your amp and probably give you pretty much the same sound that you're used to.

If not Ampeg, there are many excellent 2-10 bass cabs out there. Take your pick, eh?

If you want loudness, look for cabs that are rated at 101 to 105 db, one watt, one meter. Will bust some eardrums!

Enjoy!
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#35
Two 2-10 bass cabs laid down long side on the floor will equal the diminsions of a 4-10 cab. Will work with your tube head without the possibility of it falling.

Yeah, if two 2-10 cabs are stacked narrow side up...............YIKES! Not seen anyone do that!

Best of luck to ya finding a smaller rig.
 
#36
Schpector said:
Perhaps height is the issue, not weight. A 412 can fit in the backseat of a Toyota Camry. An 8x10 cannot.

What does your question contribute to thread?:spit:
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What does it contribute ? If hes looking for a smaller cabinet it contributes plenty. Does he want a smaller cabinet ? Does he want a lighter cabinet ? Does he want both ? Is he looking for 1 cabinet to replace the 810 or is he willing to go to 2 smaller lighter cabs ?
 
#37
bassdude51 said:
Two 2-10 bass cabs laid down long side on the floor will equal the diminsions of a 4-10 cab. Will work with your tube head without the possibility of it falling.

Yeah, if two 2-10 cabs are stacked narrow side up...............YIKES! Not seen anyone do that!

Best of luck to ya finding a smaller rig.
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True, but vertical stacking give you better dispersion, clearer mids, and you can hear yourself on stage better.
 
#38
AdamR said:
What does it contribute ? If hes looking for a smaller cabinet it contributes plenty. Does he want a smaller cabinet ? Does he want a lighter cabinet ? Does he want both ? Is he looking for 1 cabinet to replace the 810 or is he willing to go to 2 smaller lighter cabs ?
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I agree. But that is still no basis to rule out a 6x10, 2x15, or 4x12.

Why?

They are smaller than 8x10s.:eek:
 
#39
yah exactly a 810 is 165 pounds, if its an old particle board one
more like 175.

A old school "heavy" 2x15 is 80 to 120 pounds

Thing is these cabinet look better and are designed for real amps.
Amps which are 24" and 26" wide some going up to 29"

your classic is 24" wide I think other SVT's around 26"

Ampeg made a 2x15 its basically a 8x10 shell with 2x15
it is still lighter than a 810.

Not really up to modern speaker science but Ampeg made some nice 4x12 cabinets for the V4 and they made some beefy V2 cabinets as well. forget the exact dimensions, I think around 26" so a classic or vintage SVT also fits on them.

plus there is other wierd 2x15s they did...B25 anyways the point is you should be able to find a vintage matching Ampeg cab that would be lighter and still look cool.

Carvin copy pa cabinets are expensive and do not support large tube amps

Otherwise there is ACC 406 wide and narrow cabinets.
Narrow being 24" wide being 26"
So both those would support a Classic and Vintage SVT.

Not many of the shelf 2x15's anymore its better to build a custom one based on a vintage unit. And lighten it even more with modern building techniques.
Or find a vintage cabinet and lighten it up with newer Neo drivers.
 

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