CHEAP BASS CABS... ? S A SEISMIC AUDIO

[shakiroin]

I found this on the internet. Are they comparable to hartke VX series ? or GK BLX ? They are very cheap and advertise a lot of wattage....

http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/Bass-Guitar-Cabinets-s/1.htm

http://www.seismicaudiospeakers.com/1x15-Bass-Speaker-Cabinet-p/sa-115.htm

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/GallienKrueger-115BLXII-Bass-Cabinet?sku=601055

 

[DWBass]

Hmmm......interesting and I like the pricing. I'm liking that 3x10 cab they have there. Anyone ever play through these?

 

[BigDaveyTwinkle]

I owned one of their ported 2x10s. They are cheap throughout, particle board back and sides, cheap cloth covering, cheap corner guards, etc. I used mine as an extension cabinet for a 4 watt Fender tube amp. I would be afraid to put much wattage through them, as is. Perhaps they could be braced but at that point, why not just buy a better cab? Not bad for the money, but not anything I would expect to gig with or travel much.

 

[X Ray]

Notice it only advertises the "front panel" as plywood. I'd bet good money that the rest of that enclosure is MDF.

.........i'll call them right now and ask......give me a few minutes....

 

[DWBass]

Notice it only advertises the "front panel" as plywood. I'd bet good money that the rest of that enclosure is MDF.

.........i'll call them right now and ask......give me a few minutes....

I await your return..........

 

[X Ray]

Just got off the phone..............

MDF :scowl:

 

[UncleFluffy]

Yup, very very cheap cabs. Good for the $, but don't expect to be able to beat on them too hard.

 

[shakiroin]

Yup, very very cheap cabs. Good for the $, but don't expect to be able to beat on them too hard.

Are they close to Hartke VX series ?

 

[UncleFluffy]

Are they close to Hartke VX series ?

Haven't used the Hartkes so can't give a personal opinion there. Looking at the VX specs though ... no, these don't look as well made.

I would classify these as "about as well-made as Behringer cabs, but cheaper" ;-)

 

[Kirk Bryant]

Your best bet for a "cheap" bass cab that is still well made is probably Avatar they routinly get good reviews here. Also they are available used here all the time for even less than the retail prices which are already cheap.

www.avatarspeakers.com

peace Capt Kirk

 

[bushy]

Eden EX series is cheapest...

 

[BassmanPaul]

Eden EX series is cheapest...

Did you realise that the post before yours was dated nine years ago? The OP last logged in on January 15 2013!

 

[b-b-b-bass]

Did you realise that the post before yours was dated nine years ago? The OP last logged in on January 15 2013!

Well, Seismic is still in business making affordable cabs in 2018, so there is that to consider.

I've always designed and built my own cabs. However, due to time constaints, I bought a brand new empty Seismic 212 front ported cabinet, and two Dayton PA310-8 drivers, all for $250 total, delivered.
(A big shout-out to member Joe Vegas for alerting us to this build!)
Yes it was inexpensive, but it is phenomenal sounding.

This thread has pictures, plots, and details... The 'Joe Vegas' 0 212 Super Cab

 

[BassmanPaul]

Sigh!