Euphonic Audio CXL-112 Review

I took mine (CXL 1-12L) to do an outdoor "trio" gig yesterday. It was a backyard party at a beachfront home. Granted we weren't playing very loud, but that cab sure put out plenty of full bottom with nice mids and highs. I was surprised at how full the bottom sounded ouotdoors. I've been really enjoying taking that cab to a lot of gigs instead of my 70 lb Edens. In short, it's a relatively light-weight compact cab with a full punchy bottom and great mids and high end.

 

Yeah, I really like mine.

I'm interested in adding the new NL-210 when that comes out, a 2*10 that's even lighter than the CXL-112L

link here

 

How does the tone of your CXL series cabs compare to your VL-110's?

Tom.

 

Anyone else noticed that according to EA's specs, the CxL112 is 3dB more efficient than the NL210 and goes lower? OK, the NL210 handles a bit more power but that won't make up for the efficiency deficiency (sic). Maybe they're just not cooking the specs quite so much for the NL210...

Alex

 

Another vote for the CXL112. To my mind (and ears) it is the best upright cabinet out there...period. It is also the best doubling cabinet out there....period.

When it comes to electric alone it is one of the best out there.While I like it's clarity I find that for my electric gigs I still prefer my Bag End S15D.The Motown/ Classic R&B gig I have seems to favour some of that mid range bump that Bag End provides..

 

Sounds like it would sound pretty darn good. I may have to fight off another GAS attack once the iAMP 800 Combo is available. That, paired up with a CxL-112 would be a mighty mini rig!

Tom.

 

There's nothing inherently suspicious in those differences. In fact, since the 12 is in a larger box (per driver), it makes some sense that it goes lower. Also, it makes sense that they'd be able to get a slightly better combination of lows and sensitivity from the 12, since the ND drivers are new and there won't be as many options yet.

 

Since I'm no techie, so I don't know if this would make a tremendous difference in the low end or efficiency of each cab... but the CXLs have a transmission line design (internal baffling)while the VL seem to be ported.

 

VL series cabs do incorporate the transmission line design.

 

If you like the punch of the CXL but want a little smoother sound, the new NL210 is the way to go. The new neo magnet drivers that John Dong designed are very impressive. If you are familiar with the older studio quality VL sound, you can now have it in the NL210 with greater SPL efficiency. I thought I would never get rid of my VL208's, but it sure looks like the new technology is replacing the old.

Gary Gibilisco, Euphonic Audio, Inc.

 

Thanks for chiming in Gary G! If I may, I'd like to append my comments on using the CXL 12L on my 7/4 outdoor gig - as mentioned in a previous post in this thread. Keep in mind that I was playing my 5 string F Bass BN5, I must say that my CXL 12L cab puts out as much bottom as many 1 X 15 cabs.

I haven't tried the new 2-10 cabs, but I'm sure that they sound great too. A player's ultimate selection is probably a matter of personal taste.

 

Why get the combo??? why not piece together the separate components for more flexiblility??

 

I already have a rack rig and a mini head (Walkabout), plus a bunch of cabs, so I am well taken care of in the flexibility department. I guess for some perverse and gear-obsessive reason, I like the concept of having an 800w (w/ extension speaker, I know) combo amp!

Of course, if I didn't already have a flexible setup, I would indeed go the separates route as you suggest.

Tom.

 

Sorry Tom I didn't notice it was you! Yes, go for it and while your at it you should also find the lowest wattage/smallest speaker bass amp too for your collection... http://zinky.com/Smokey.html

"...The Smokey Amp will also power a 4x12 or any speaker cabinet and can even be used on the input of another amp as a fuzz box."

<<pokes tom in gut>>



p.s. I know its not a bass amp

 

I wonder what 50 of them would sound like...



Tom.

 

Oooo, interesting! would love to hear them with my Azola. but i'm dying to try out an Accugroove Tri-208. heard they're the shiznit.

but the NL does sound very cool. great to see Gary give the low down on 'em. thx bro! but hey, how bout an NL 3x10!? that'd be very cool.

and Tom, another cab/combo for the WALL OF DOOM!!! Doom doom doom??