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Big E Speakers pt 3

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#581
Mark
That piece of foam in the bell is for use as a tiltback.It is cut at the angle of the ports so it fits right in there to store. Cheap and effective. It will be included in forthcoming 45's and 46's. I figured it was a convenient storage place. Don't leave it there when playing.

When on the floor---use the tiltback.
 
#584
Mike Arnopol said:
I really don't feel that the difference is very noticeable. I building one for myself. I've compared a 110 Flex with the 110 sub to the 210 Flex. At the same voicing there was little difference.

The only difference is between combining a 110 Flex w/sub to a 210 is that you lose the one uber hot midrange setting and the "dark" setting.

With the new 210 Flex Modular you retain those settings and features. The 210 Flex Modular will have one more voicing setting so that if you run the top(110Flex) by itself you have all of the voicing options of the 110 Flex. And when run with the sub---you have all of the voicing options of the 210.

For me--the schlep advantage is the big thing. Sonic differences will be minimal. The only other difference is a coupla hunnert bucks.
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This really sounds like a winning package.
 
#585
Mike Arnopol said:
I really don't feel that the difference is very noticeable. I building one for myself. I've compared a 110 Flex with the 110 sub to the 210 Flex. At the same voicing there was little difference.

The only difference is between combining a 110 Flex w/sub to a 210 is that you lose the one uber hot midrange setting and the "dark" setting.

With the new 210 Flex Modular you retain those settings and features. The 210 Flex Modular will have one more voicing setting so that if you run the top(110Flex) by itself you have all of the voicing options of the 110 Flex. And when run with the sub---you have all of the voicing options of the 210.

For me--the schlep advantage is the big thing. Sonic differences will be minimal. The only other difference is a coupla hunnert bucks.
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Thank you! :cool:
 
#587
Mark Sacchetti said:
I was wondering what that was! Do you place it all the way under so it's flush with the front? ( stupid question disclaimer) I'm a sales guy err.. So I'm a little stupa head when it ces to common sense! Won't the amp slide off?...
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The angle depends on how far you push in the wedge.If you push it way far back---could be too much.
If you're putting the cab on the floor a little bit of tilt is recommended. If the angle is too steep it can. Do you guys think it would be a good idea to have a small 1/4" high strip (on the top) about 2" back from the front to anchor amp feet when tilted back? I though it would be a good idea but was a bit hesitant.

Another thing---these cabs are much more forgiving as far as elevating than other cabs---try that too.
 
#589
Thomas Ewers said:
Razman probably the 210Flex!!!
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Mike Arnopol said:
The 210 Flex. There are no other options.
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tombowlus said:
+1 :bassist: :bassist: :bassist: :cool:
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LOL, thanks gentlemen!! I was leaning that way anyway for the record, but I'm glad you are all unanimous in your recommendation!

FWIW I'm working on getting through my priorities so that I can put some GW's aside for one of these - a new job is in the works so that would help a lot if it goes through. Going to try and trade some gear for a Mesa 400 that's local to me - I hear they sound good with MVW cabs, that or some other sled w/~1000 watts.

:smug:

Hey, for once the "best _____ for metal" question was a valid one!! :hyper:

:bassist::bassist::bassist:

Eric
 
#591
It was a surprise for me. I love the sound of tube heads but they never worked for me on a gig. IMO when you combine a tube head with a reflex cabinet the low end is WAY too loosey-goosey for me. Which is why they work so well with sealed cabs. Only problem is you can't get the type of bottom I like.

Don't get me wrong---I'm sure there are many who use a tube head and ported cab and it works great. Not for me, though.

I though it was just the nature of tube heads that they didn't produce the low end control I like.

Until I heard Tom's Reeves through a Flex 110. A very symbiotic relationship. Of course a SS amp will have a tighter low end. But the MVW cabs and tubes have a neat relationship. The looseness of the low end seems to be pulled in just enough to exhibit the type of control I like. And you have that huge expansive low end that tubes give but enough control that when you're on the bandstand you still feel that type of control that an MVW cab gives.

And a cool thing is that the different cabs sound different with the same tube head. The 110 and 210 Flex are about low end control and impact. I played a P Bass through a MAS48 with one of those crazy Fender 300 watt (?) heads. Humongous rock and roll sound. The 48 actually goes a bit lower and louder than the 210. But it's a challenging SOB to haul around. We're rethinking it.

My point is that they both sounded great with tubes but each cabinet retained it's character and strengths.
The 210 can sound like the sound that Nomatic and I gravitate to---big, fat, tight r&B/funk sound. Or grind for days.Those paper cone mids are actually covering the m ajority of the sonic spectrum. We're crossing them over lower than most. Because they can handle it .Or sound pretty and hifi. (Anthony Jackson-esque---he is the only guy on the planet that I would give a cab to)Or take your head off.

The 48 is huge, warm with a lovely top end. But---it takes effect pedals extremely well.

I've now played different tube heads through the MVW cabs. The Reeves is pretty much at the top of that heap, but the other tube heads I've tried work really well, too
 
#593
BTW
We went up to our house in Door County, Wisconsin (that I built) on Sunday. They've had the coldest winter in 100 years there. Coldest day was -23 with a -60 wind chill.
I leave the thermostat at 50 degrees so we don't get bust pipes.
Got up there and it was 32 in the house. We ran out of propane (because the propane company led us to belive that theyn filleds the tank but only filled it part way)
On the second floor the water in the toilet bowls and tanks had a skim of ice. The water wouldn't turn on. We got an emergency delivery and the heat went on. I was waiting for water spraying or dripping as it heated up.

No leaks. Apparently the tank ran out that morning. If it was one more day---burst pipes.

I was outside in 0 degrees for a few hours checking the propane lines to insure that there were no leaks.
And slept in a very cold house.

Boy did I get sick. Came home last night with a 103 temperature.

Jake Wolf called this morning. I picked up the phone---absolutely no voice at all--just high pitched squeeking.

Just letting everyone know that it's putting me a couple of days behind---can't even talk on the phone. Hopefully I'll be better tomorrow.
 
#595
Mike Arnopol said:
BTW
We went up to our house in Door County, Wisconsin (that I built) on Sunday. They've had the coldest winter in 100 years there. Coldest day was -23 with a -60 wind chill.
I leave the thermostat at 50 degrees so we don't get bust pipes.
Got up there and it was 32 in the house. We ran out of propane (because the propane company led us to belive that theyn filleds the tank but only filled it part way)
On the second floor the water in the toilet bowls and tanks had a skim of ice. The water wouldn't turn on. We got an emergency delivery and the heat went on. I was waiting for water spraying or dripping as it heated up.

No leaks. Apparently the tank ran out that morning. If it was one more day---burst pipes.

I was outside in 0 degrees for a few hours checking the propane lines to insure that there were no leaks.
And slept in a very cold house.

Boy did I get sick. Came home last night with a 103 temperature.

Jake Wolf called this morning. I picked up the phone---absolutely no voice at all--just high pitched squeeking.

Just letting everyone know that it's putting me a couple of days behind---can't even talk on the phone. Hopefully I'll be better tomorrow.
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It's been a fun winter, eh? Man, that sounds like a near disaster story. But fortunately, things went a lot better than they could have. Get well soon, bud! :cool:
 
#597
Mike Arnopol said:
BTW
We went up to our house in Door County, Wisconsin (that I built) on Sunday. They've had the coldest winter in 100 years there. Coldest day was -23 with a -60 wind chill.
I leave the thermostat at 50 degrees so we don't get bust pipes.
Got up there and it was 32 in the house. We ran out of propane (because the propane company led us to belive that theyn filleds the tank but only filled it part way)
On the second floor the water in the toilet bowls and tanks had a skim of ice. The water wouldn't turn on. We got an emergency delivery and the heat went on. I was waiting for water spraying or dripping as it heated up.

No leaks. Apparently the tank ran out that morning. If it was one more day---burst pipes.

I was outside in 0 degrees for a few hours checking the propane lines to insure that there were no leaks.
And slept in a very cold house.

Boy did I get sick. Came home last night with a 103 temperature.

Jake Wolf called this morning. I picked up the phone---absolutely no voice at all--just high pitched squeeking.

Just letting everyone know that it's putting me a couple of days behind---can't even talk on the phone. Hopefully I'll be better tomorrow.
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Goodness! I hope you heal quickly and am glad you avoided the busted pipes scenario. My propane supplier is currently limited to delivering 200 gallons to a residence. The price is ridiculously high. :rollno:
 
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