Do you use two 2x10s vertically stacked?

[CoR Bass]

Thanks guys and gals. Does anyone use low tunings with your stacks? I sometimes use low F#. What cabs are good at pushing out the really low frequencies?

 

[bassdude51]

Aren't there some safety issues with stacking vertically? A slight bump or a tip and a 2-10 goes falling on someone or something?

 

[iualum]

Aren't there some safety issues with stacking vertically? A slight bump or a tip and a 2-10 goes falling on someone or something?

Yes. And the "vertical stacking " police are ever vigilant !

 

[tedious1]

I don't like stacking my 210avs on top of my V4b Reissue as the top of the amp seems to buckle slightly when I do so.

I also use the 210AVs (sorry no pic handy) but with a racked pre and power amp. In my case I could use an effects rack instead of a full size, so I picked up an amp stand for the rack.

 

[5StringBlues]

Always! Unless I'm using all four of my Acmes in which case I use TWO vertical stacks!!

That's gotta be a teeth rattler!!!

 

[Jeff Scott]

I used two (2 EV B-210s with a GK 700RB) years ago. No pics though, just some b&w negatives with no darkroom anymore to make prints, no scanner, either.

 

[JimmyM]

Aren't there some safety issues with stacking vertically? A slight bump or a tip and a 2-10 goes falling on someone or something?

Not like I'm playing punk rock or anything.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Aren't there some safety issues with stacking vertically? A slight bump or a tip and a 2-10 goes falling on someone or something?

 

[bassdude51]

There's enough magnets in them speakers to change the polarity of the Earth! WOW! Seems like I heard that The Dead had about 12 semi trucks hauling their stuff! Ahh, the old days of excess! Don't we miss them!

 

[Jeff Scott]

I never was much of a Deadhead but Blair Jackson's book Grateful Dead Gear is a must read for all electric musicians.

 

[Bassist4Eris]

I recently switched from using a single 4x10 to a pair of 2x10s. Does it sound better? Well, it's not an apples-to-apples comparison in terms of watts, sensitivity, or even impedance, so a comparison to my previous cab would be meaningless. I do like how it sounds, and I definitely like having a driver up closer to ear level.

Thanks guys and gals. Does anyone use low tunings with your stacks? I sometimes use low F#. What cabs are good at pushing out the really low frequencies?

I don't tune that low, but I do play a low B. I use Carvin BRX series cabs, which supposedly reproduce the fundamental of the low B. I have been told by some people on this forum who I respect that this is highly unlikely. Whether that is true or not, I think we can all agree that the fundamental of a low F# is probably not going to happen. Not that the fundamental is everything, as I'm sure someone will chime in to explain in more detail.

The Carvins do handle the low B well. They are also capable of "bassier" tones, but really excel more in the realm of "modern punch", IMHO. I wouldn't recommend them to a blues player, for instance. They're great for fusion, though.

Aren't there some safety issues with stacking vertically? A slight bump or a tip and a 2-10 goes falling on someone or something?

I thought so too until I got some. Mine are 60 lbs apiece, and they have fairly wide "sides" (bottoms, when vertical). It would take a heck of a shove to push it over. And like Jimmy, I don't play punk rock either.

OK, enough blahblahblah, here's mine:

 

[Broadstbully22]

ok I get that everyone likes the speakers lined up for consistent sound but is there a real difference stacking them vertically instead of horizontally? As in side by side. Or is it just to get it up closer to your ear.

 

[Broadstbully22]

This is what I mean and how I run my rig.

 

[Jeff Scott]

...is there a real difference stacking them vertically instead of horizontally? As in side by side.

Yes, and there are only about 40,000 posts (I could be wrong, there may be more...............) that discuss why, here on TB and I am sure elsewhere. But, if that works for you that is all that matters in the end.

 

[Broadstbully22]

Ok what is a name of a good thread that covers the engineering behind this. I'm very perplexed now and want more info. I searched but couldn't really find what I was looking for.

 

[iualum]

The primary reason to stack vertically in an "array" is for much better dispersion. But yes, it gets the speakers close to your ears allowing you to hear your tone & volume much better, too.

 

[CoR Bass]

Dang, someone's selling 2 Eden D210XLTs locally on CL for $650 with covers. Don't have the cash right now though.

 

[Broadstbully22]

The primary reason to stack vertically in an "array" is for much better dispersion. But yes, it gets the speakers close to your ears allowing you to hear your tone & volume much better, too.

I use in ears but the dispersion is what interests me. Is it because you get the speakers above bodies allowing it to be absorbed less or is it because to the ears the sound is the same coming from one fixed point making it appear tighter? Or both? I'm going to try this next gig. May have to find a new "work bench" to set our board on.

 

[CoR Bass]

I stack my 2 410s, rarely have I set them side by side. When I do, or when I use just one cab, it just doesn't sound the same. I'm playing to my ankles and knees and it seems muddier. I like it stacked so I can hear it more clearly. Since you use in ears, I wouldn't think it would make much of a difference to you on how its set up.

 

[CoR Bass]

Do any of you guys play metal?