Darkglass 2x12 vs GK 2x12 vs Others

Barefaced Super Twin.

 

In before the rest of the choir: Mesa Subway 212.

 

RS212 Bass Cabinet | RevSound

 

Would hands down recommend talking to Javier at Sinobas. I've owned Markbass, Aguilar, and Bergantino and the Sinobas is top of the pile. Go for the Stage version. Plus you get to customize the look of the cabinet...all for a killer price. $884 for the stage version loaded with a horn. Sinobas is still flying under the radar but probably won't be for long considering the players he has praising his cabs.

2x12 Cabinets

STAGE - 2x12

• Power Handling (RMS): 900 Watts
• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Frequency Response: 35 Hz - 4.5 kHz
• Sensitivity 95.5 dB @ 1W 1M
• Weight: 50 lbs

Dimensions:

24in L x 24in W x 17in D

 

95.5db sensitivity at 1W/1M?
Subway 212 is 100.2db. a not insignificant difference.

 

The Sinbas cabs show the "HF horn" as optional. It probably would be similar to others if whatever they use for the HF horn is chosen.

 

I have the DG212 and it sounds phenomenal. I don’t own and have not owned any of the others in this list so I can’t compare. The only negative I have about it is that is is very directional if you’re standing close to the cab. Sounds very different depending on where you’re standing in relation to it when up close but that might be the case with any of these. I couldn’t say. Tone is killer though. I used it in the back line at a recent gig and the bassists in the other bands commented on how much they liked playing through it.

 

I would add a Bergantino CN212 to the list. You should be able to find a used one for around $800. Great cab!

 

As I understand it the lower the frequencies that are tested the lower the sensitivity will be because it requires more power to push low frequencies. SPL is not a static figure, it changes with frequency. Without an SPL chart that shows sensitivity at every frequency ratings are meaningless. It's more useful to judge between a given manufacturers own products than across brands that use different drivers and designs for different reasons/desired outcomes. Sinobas cabinets and drivers used are designed for an extended and useable low end for people that like to use octave pedals and 5 string basses. Excursion comes into play regarding sensitivity. The drivers spec'd/coded for Sinobas Stage cabs have a very high excursion(XMAX) rating which will affect sensitivity along with the frequencies tested. Pretty sure Barefaced mentions some of this stuff on their site to.

I would never buy a cabinet based on a sensitivity rating. Rather I would make sure I have enough power to run whatever cabinet I like best. With the SVT 7 Pro you do.

As far as the top end frequency response...the 4.5kHz rating is without the horn.

When purchasing top tier equipment I don't buy based on price...but I love VALUE if I can save $300-$400 and get exactly what I want quality and sound wise then I'm all for it.

I'd highly recommend reaching out for a convo with Javier. Shoot him a DM on instagram and he'll reply extremely quickly and likely be happy to hop on a call. He'll be able to speak specifically to the specs and steer you in the right direction. He's is in Bern NC and builds there so you may be able to coordinate something to test them out in person and see if it's fit. About a 6 hour drive.

 

It's possible he's got a cab somewhere closer to you. Worth asking if you talk to him.

Hope you hit it well! I played myself today out here in Huntington Beach .

 

Ummm, hellooooo, winner right here!

AT 212 – GRBass
or
AT 212 slim – GRBass

Specs (on the slim version)

• POWER:900W RMS (AES Standard)
• DIMENSIONS:29″ H x 15″ W x 13.75″ D
• WEIGHT:28.5 Lbs.
• IMPEDANCE: 4 ohm
• BASS REFLEX in front
• TWEETER: 1” with Lpad regulator
• WOOFER: 2-12″ woofers
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE:35Hz to 22 kHz
• SENSITIVITY:102 dB SPL

 

Reviews have been extremely favorable. And....come on.... 28 lbs and 103 dB sensitivity? Heck yeah!!!!

 

All these specs are cool but don't necessarily mean a bass cabinet is going to sound great. A famous person here said the bass is primarily a mid-range instrument. I want to hear detail with some good punch. I suggest reading lots of reviews of each cab and pick one that suits your style. It's like buying a dog.