Cab Decision

[j.a.e.r.i.p]

Hi, i play mostly jazz and funk music however i dabble in hip hop as well.
I plan to buy the newly released Acoustic head, and shortly after (when my funds recover) one of the cabs that match.

I could either get a 4x10 or a 1x15.
Based on the styles of music i play, which would make more sense?

 

[ErebusBass]

4x10 would be much more versatile. I've always thought of a 1x15 as half of a set-up, never as a stand alone cab.

 

[j.a.e.r.i.p]

Ya i figured that but i also figured that the 1x15 would pack more low end punch which is crucial to funk and hip hop, so i'm still not sure.

 

[NKUSigEp]

Ya i figured that but i also figured that the 1x15 would pack more low end punch which is crucial to funk and hip hop, so i'm still not sure.

It's not a question of if the 1x15 has more lowend, but if the 4x10 has enough. And in most cases, the answer is "yes". If the Acoustic 4x10's are anything like every other 4x10 cab out there, you'll get more volume, better definition, and better punch out of it than the 1x15.

 

[xk49w]

Some folks like the Carvin LSX1503. It's a 3-way, 15"/6"/1.5" driver if I recall correctly. Lots of discussion on this in the Boutique 3-way 115 and 215 on a budget thread.

 

[NKUSigEp]

Or you could just go with 12's and forget it...



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[Stumbo]

There are several 2x12 that you might to check out.
Here's a post with links to over 20 cab vendors:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5784032&postcount=96

 

[Magman]

Nice rig! I'd like to try one of those cabs.

other options -
215, or a 410 with a 115 or 118 under it.


Peoples definition of low end seems to vary widely. If you want midbass to hit you in the chest and teeth...10's will be fine (if not prefered for their snap). But for deep floorshaking stuff you'll need a big rig and loud amp, no way around it --- in my experience anyway. Though there is ACME... bgavins plot of the avatar neo 410 also looks pretty meaty at around 60hz.

Also with taller cabs -- gets the sound nearer your ears and less hassle than two cabs to move around (at least, only one trip to the vehicle on load in).

Or you could just go with 12's and forget it...



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[Magman]

Just get the 1523.

One 15 is good, two is better

Potential crossover problems if you hammer the hell out of these things but otherwise, really nice cabs at a very reasonable price.

Some folks like the Carvin LSX1503. It's a 3-way, 15"/6"/1.5" driver if I recall correctly. Lots of discussion on this in the Boutique 3-way 115 and 215 on a budget thread.

 

[black_labb]

it depends on which cab. some 15's will put out more highs than some 10's. some 10's will put out more lows than some 15's. find a cab you like the sound of, and use that. if possible try it in a band situation.

 

[shoot-r]

For myself I went with 12's. (Eden 212XLT.) Lows near a 15"....transit speed of 10's. Best of both worlds!