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Building a new setup

Ok, first of all, im a long time reader, but this is my first post, so far.
I´ve decided to move to a new rig, i currently run hartke ha3500 and an old peavey 215. Love the cab but Its a drag to drag, and since I dont actually own it i decided to go for a good portable rig.
Anyways, I play in a doors tribute band (now with bass!) and one folk-rock group and some jazzy fusionish stuff, so versatility is what i need. I recently picked up the hartke hydrive 115 cab, because of the massive low-end it delivers.
Now im on a market for a 2x10 to get them punchy highmids i adore. And when my paycheck arrives im gonna go for the little mark tube.
So, I need suggestions for the 2x10. I like to play lot of horn-like lines, the 115 gives me the low end, but lacks in high mids. Been thinking about bi-amping also, but there goes the portability. I play an old guild b-302, and use a bit reverb now and then. Suggestions on the 210, not too pricey, CA600$
 
As a former 215 guy (Yup, I dragged a Peavey "fridge" around for far too long) and low end junky looking for the high mids I missed, I learned one thing at considerable expense: 210s do deliver the sound you are looking for, but a good 3 way with 2 12's does all that, does it with better projection (what good is sound only you can hear?) and also can double as a standalone cab in situations where a single 210 wouldn't be enough. Coming from the world of 15s, I definitely felt a kinship with 12s that I couldn't find with 10s, but, to each his own. Dr Bass 2460, Accugroove Mini Whappo, come to mind, but there are others. Frankly, I found that the Bag End D12 (just 2 12s, no mid or tweet) inexplicably delivered a sound just about as good as the other two I mentioned. :)
 
As a former 215 guy (Yup, I dragged a Peavey "fridge" around for far too long) and low end junky looking for the high mids I missed, I learned one thing at considerable expense: 210s do deliver the sound you are looking for, but a good 3 way with 2 12's does all that, does it with better projection (what good is sound only you can hear?) and also can double as a standalone cab in situations where a single 210 wouldn't be enough. Coming from the world of 15s, I definitely felt a kinship with 12s that I couldn't find with 10s, but, to each his own. Dr Bass 2460, Accugroove Mini Whappo, come to mind, but there are others. Frankly, I found that the Bag End D12 (just 2 12s, no mid or tweet) inexplicably delivered a sound just about as good as the other two I mentioned. :)

I agree, been playing 2-12's for a while now.. good stuff..