Cab Advice needed - 112 vs 2x8?

[SLPimp]

You are right - I am not particular about GRBass AT series. I was just hoping to find something lightweight and transparent sounding...unfortunately the selection seems to be a bit limited (mostly due to the weight factor)...I do have a decent bass so I don't want to cheap out on the cab...I am open to any other suggestions as well!! Thank you!

Most quality 112s are going to be 30lbs or under. I play Genzler cabs, and you can get an MG 112 and it's 24lbs. The Orange BC112 is 26lbs. A Genzler NC112 (ceramic, not neo) is 28lbs. These are cabs I've owned and can speak to weight and quality. I use a Genzler NC212 for gigs, and hope to grab an NC112 for non headphone practice soon. Revsound will have quality and weight, though they use Celestion Neos which I personally don't like, but people rave about those cabs.

 

[kraken_kr]

Most quality 112s are going to be 30lbs or under. I play Genzler cabs, and you can get an MG 112 and it's 24lbs. The Orange BC112 is 26lbs. A Genzler NC112 (ceramic, not neo) is 28lbs. These are cabs I've owned and can speak to weight and quality. I use a Genzler NC212 for gigs, and hope to grab an NC112 for non headphone practice soon. Revsound will have quality and weight, though they use Celestion Neos which I personally don't like, but people rave about those cabs.

Thank you! Care to elaborate your thoughts on Neos vs Ceramic?

 

[SLPimp]

Thank you! Care to elaborate your thoughts on Neos vs Ceramic?

Everyone will have different opinions on this. I was a neo fanatic for years because of light weight, but modern cab design has come so far ceramic cabs are pretty light.

I always felt like neo were a compromise totally for me. There's just something about ceramic drivers that feel and sound different. "Old school" with more grind and heft. To my ears anyway. I grew up with ceramic drivers and didn't use neo until the last 10 years. I switched back with my most recent cab.

But both are good options, and what's most important is that a driver is made to fit the cab. No driver will, IMHO, sound good in a cab it wasn't designed around. All the cabs you listed are quality, regardless of the type of magnet.

 

[kraken_kr]

Everyone will have different opinions on this. I was a neo fanatic for years because of light weight, but modern cab design has come so far ceramic cabs are pretty light.

I always felt like neo were a compromise totally for me. There's just something about ceramic drivers that feel and sound different. "Old school" with more grind and heft. To my ears anyway. I grew up with ceramic drivers and didn't use neo until the last 10 years. I switched back with my most recent cab.

But both are good options, and what's most important is that a driver is made to fit the cab. No driver will, IMHO, sound good in a cab it wasn't designed around. All the cabs you listed are quality, regardless of the type of magnet.

Got it. Thank you very much!

 

[Smokey P]

I’ll say on the revsound side of things, I called David planning to 100% order up a rev 28 vertical but after talking with David (rev owner/maker) and talking about what I do and what my sound is he convinced me to get a 112. Fantastic choice, so supportive, just a great experience getting a great cab. Someday I’d like to get a 210 to match.

Edit: cab weighs between 20 and 25lbs but I don’t have a scale.

 

[Basically Bob]

… I am a huge 2x8 fan. Acclaim Music in North Bay, Ontario, carries Trace Elliot - perhaps you should consider their 2x8 if you want to keep your purchase within Canada. Tom Bowlus thinks quite highly of them.

That being said, if I was in the market for another 2x8, I would bring one up from Revsound.

 

[Waltsdog]

I am also open to any other cab suggestions as well. But would hope to keep the cab under 20lbs. Thank you in advance！

As you need to import anyway have you considered barefaced stuff?
A super compact or BB3 would suit what you’re after, the former has some high end roll off but not nearly as much as a regular cab, the later with tweeter is frfr and just a bit more expensive. There isnt really any sound to describe beyond that.
You may have more luck on resale with those too.

 

[kraken_kr]

As you need to import anyway have you considered barefaced stuff?
A super compact or BB3 would suit what you’re after, the former has some high end roll off but not nearly as much as a regular cab, the later with tweeter is frfr and just a bit more expensive. There isnt really any sound to describe beyond that.
You may have more luck on resale with those too.

Those were on my list as well..I was hoping to get away without waiting for 6-12 weeks

 

[klejst]

Of the choices specifically listed, the 112.

 

[Waltsdog]

Those were on my list as well..I was hoping to get away without waiting for 6-12 weeks

Didn’t realize they had that long a wait, last time I bought something it was 3-4weeks. I spose the lower the pound goes the more orders they’ll get

 

[kraken_kr]

Didn’t realize they had that long a wait, last time I bought something it was 3-4weeks. I spose the lower the pound goes the more orders they’ll get

Yea! I was looking at the super midget...They are having a bit supply issue with the tweeters as well :-(

How are you liking yours?

 

[Nebadon2000]

Trace does use Faital drivers and do some other top manufactures [Genzler array series]

I heard one[Trace 2x8 briefly and tone was impressive.

My Son has a Higher End Car Audio install Shop and swears by Faital Drivers

I would think with Mesa D350 would do what you need at good value and should be available to you now; of course any of amps/speakers you mentioned are good.

 

[micguy]

Keep in mind that a 1x anything cabinet will have the same dispersion pattern in all directions - lateral, vertical. A 2 x 8 will have more lateral dispersion than a 1 x 12 (assuming the drivers are one over the other), but less vertical dispersion.

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

I got a pair of Bergantino CN112s and at 28lbs a piece they are small in form factor and formidable in loudness and tone.
I run it with either
1) Darkglass MT 900 v2
2) GK Legacy 500
3) EBS Reidmar 470
It handles all of their different flavors with confidence and authority. I can get loud enough to keep up with the guitar player and loud drummer without having to break a sweat on any of the amps, barely get to 9-10 before I’m very very loud in the mix

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

I've had a ton of different cabs over the years. One of my all time favorites was the Crazy88, which had two eight-inch drivers and tweeter. One thing I didn't see mentioned in this discussion is number of drivers: I've come to prefer the coupled tone of at least two drivers in one cab. If you can, try your instrument with different 2 vs. 1 cabs and listen for the right choice. I've settled on a small powered cab with six drivers - the PJB PB-300. I use a Noble preamp on the front end. Experiment to hear what works best for your scenario!

 

[Al T.]

I have a Revsound RS28V and it's a very good cab for what I play. I did a short review on the Official Revsound Bass Cab Club after I had played it for 3 months or so. If you're interested it's post #1177 on the Revsound thread.

 

[Alessandro Cruz]

I would go for a 1x10".

Light and small enough for any gig or apartment/room. Why I'm saying this?

In fact, I built myself 2 cabinets, both being 1x10" with a Piezo, but different speakers and power handling.

Even for practice, this is overkill. Sounds great on small venues without dropping a sweat.

I had one cabinet with 2x8" before, but I found the sound a bit lacking of "wallop", it surely sounded great at moderate volume, but it was like riding a luxury sedan with small car engine on it... Not inspiring at all when I put higher volume settings.

For covering the cabinet, I found a material that looks like the texture of a jeans, but it's waterproof, and can be cleaned with wet sponge or small brush.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Mesa Subway 1x12.

 

[BlueTalon]

I know you didn't mention combos in your list, but for what you want it to do, I recommend the Phil Jones Cub. It's basically a C2 cab with an amp already in it.

There are three variants of the cub, from oldest to newest - 100W, 110W, 120W, and the prices reflect that. You could probably find an older one at a relatively good price. I have the 110W version. I have gigged with it a couple times (3-piece blues-rock band). Kinda weak for that application, to be honest, but the greatest things about it are that it sounds good and it's extremely light. It's what I use for practicing in my living room, and it's what I bring with me to give bass lessons.

 

[kraken_kr]

I can tell you the MESA D350 is a great sounding amp. If cost is no issue I'd consider a Mesa 1x12" cabinet. That would be one fine rig for home practice and of course very capable should you start playing gigs.
You can add another 1x12" down the line for an even more formidable rig.

So Mesa D350 it is! Just purchased one from the classifieds...hope the Mesa 1x12 is 22lbs instead of 32.9lbs though...or I'd definitely jump onto it.