FAVORITE Lightweight Vertical 212 Cabinet?

[Treebeard]

Hello! I'm researching which couple of lightweight vertical 2x12" cabinets to go after. One for small gigs, two for bigger gigs, so I'll need them at 8 ohms. Bonus points if they can handle a wide variety of amp types and wattages. I'm just seeing what you girls and boys like and have experience playing.

Many thanks!

 

[jeff7bass]

How much money you want to spend?

 

[Munjibunga]

Bergantino HDN212.

 

[jeff7bass]

Here's a cool link because you can see so many together. That Berg looks nice but it ain't cheap!
2x12 bass cabinet | eBay

 

[jeff7bass]

Bergantino HDN212.

You beat me by one second...

 

[Treebeard]

How much money you want to spend?

I'd like to do a grand...I don't mind saving for more if it's exactly what I want and I love buying used stuff. Thanks!

 

[jeff7bass]

Keep in mind with a high-end cab, you will RARELY need two of them, if ever.

 

[Al Kraft]

Bergantino CN212, although I've been so impressed by the Changeling 112T that I suspect one of Duke's 212 cabs would be outstanding as well.

 

[jeff7bass]

I am intrigued by this 440 Live cab..
2 x 12 Bass Guitar Cabinet

 

[Treebeard]

Keep in mind with a high-end cab, you will RARELY need two of them, if ever.

I have heard that, it's just that I'm over 6' and I have trouble hearing myself when the all the sound is hitting below my waist. That's just my experience. I'm also new to larger outdoor stages as well.

 

[Primakurtz]

Probably not the exact answer you are looking for, but I am 6'5" and play in some pretty loud bands & situations. My Barefaced Super Twin is all I ever need. 4 ohms, though, so unless you get a 2 ohm-friendly amp or run them in series a pair won't work.

 

[bass40hz]

GK NEO 212, I am 6'2'' and have no trouble hearing it.

 

[Lammchop93]

Genzler mg212t without a doubt in my mind .I picked one up a few months ago to replace my 4x12, and I couldn't be happier .so much punch and low end, and I can one-hand it to any gig .

 

[2saddleslab]

I have heard that, it's just that I'm over 6' and I have trouble hearing myself when the all the sound is hitting below my waist. That's just my experience. I'm also new to larger outdoor stages as well.

At 6'4" I use one vertical 4ohm 2x12 sporting EV Pros powered by a GK1001 rbII. It's loud enough to leave bruises. No problem hearing or feeling it.

 

[chaak]

Barefaced Big Twin II

 

[mmbongo]

Audiokinesis Hathor 212 baby! Weighs around 43 pounds and delivers the goods!

Hathor 212

 

[Raw N Low]

I've never owned a 212 so I can't say. Heard nothing but good things about all things from Barefaced cabs.

I would like to try a Baer 212 based on my experience with the single 112. Two of them in tandem is quite a treat.

 

[Al Kraft]

GK NEO 212,I am 6'2'' and have no trouble hearing it.

I was going to mention that cab, but thought it wasn't "vertical enough". However, I agree with you in terms of having no trouble hearing myself when one of those is behind me!

 

[coreyfyfe]

Bergantino CN212,.

Gigged my CN212 for the first time this weekend and was thoroughly impressed.

 

[groovaholic]

It's a good format, and there are several people making good cabs in this format.

The vertical orientation will help prevent comb filtering and improve vertical dispersion -- which makes it easier to hear the cab wherever you stand in the room.

I was all set to build a Bill Fitzmaurice Simplexx 212 when I found an LDS cab on the classified ads here for essentially the cost of parts.

I used to gig with a pair of 410 cabs -- and I've been entirely satisfied with the SOUND of this cab.

The fact that it weighs 60% of what ONE of my 410 cabs weitghed is a big bonus, but not the reason for my purchase.

FWIW this cab is loaded with Eminence Kappalite 3012HO drivers and an 18Sound horn.
I though I'd hear a hole in the mids and want to modify it into a 3-way cab, but I don't...