Fender rumble 500 with fender 700w 2x10 extension cab

[John Ramirez]

Hi,
Im thinking of getting the fender rumble 500 amp combo and running the fender 2x10 700w cab extension with it. Does anyone know if this is a good combo? I would be using it for small/medium venues and backyard events with a passive J-bass.
Thanks!

 

[WRM]

Welcome to Talkbass! In reality, that Rumble 210 extension cabinet is rated at 350 Watts "Continuous", which is probably RMS power, so that's the number that counts. That cab was designed to work with that combo, so it should be fine. If only running the internal speakers, the Amp is capable of putting out 350 Watts (RMS) into an 8 Ohm, load; if you hook up the extension cabinet, creating a 4 Ohm total load, then the Amp is capable of putting out it's full 500 Watts.

Is that "enough"? That's up to you, but I would think so.

Good luck,

 

[Marty Forrer]

That's 500 watts into 4 10" speakers. That's enough for any gig.

 

[squish]

That would be a very versatile, loud rig.

 

[G-Dog]

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Hi, John. Welcome to TalkBass.

Yes, the Rumble 210 cab is specifically designed to work with, and sound great with, the Rumble 500 combo amp! They both have the exact same speakers. (The 700 Program watts rating is a short-time measurement over milliseconds, unfortunately used for advertising. "On paper" it is rated 350 watts Continuous, which is comparable to RMS ratings for long-time power.)

In fact, my Rumble 500 combo has handled many large venues and outdoor events by itself, without any cab, over the past 9+ years! I'm confident it'll handle anything you will ever need with the matching cab.

When you get your Rumble(s), come tell us about it in the TalkBass Fender Rumble Club and get a free membership.
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[John Ramirez]

Thanks for the replies guys I ended up getting the rumble 800 because I got a really good deal on it and I got the 210 cab as well, this should help me get the full 800 watts out of the rumble 800 correct? Sorry pretty new to the bass amps/cabs.

 

[G-Dog]

Thanks for the replies guys I ended up getting the rumble 800 because I got a really good deal on it and I got the 210 cab as well, this should help me get the full 800 watts out of the rumble 800 correct? Sorry pretty new to the bass amps/cabs.

Yep, John, if you got the new Rumble 800 combo with Neo speakers and 1/4 Power Output switch, you can crank up to the full 800w with the Rumble 210 cab connected. And, now that you've got your Rumbles, come tell us about 'em in the TalkBass Fender Rumble Club and get a free membership with keys to all Rumbling wisdom and knowledge! Pictures are appreciated, but not strictly required.
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[John Ramirez]

Thanks for the clarification I will post them soon!

 

[John Ramirez]

This would work with speakon cable as well right? Sorry last question lol

 

[G-Dog]

This would work with speakon cable as well right? Sorry last question lol

Yes, either Speakon or 1/4” connectors on actual speaker cable, not instrument cable, will work just fine. I believe all the Rumble's speaker connections accommodate both.

The COMBO Speakon accepts either 1/4" or Speakon!
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[John Ramirez]

Okay thank you! the 210 has both connections but I thought the rumble 800 only had the speakon connection that’s why I was a bit confused. Thanks for the fast response! The impedance both must be at 8 right?

 

[John Ramirez]

And by 1/4 power output switch you’re talking about the impedance switch correct?

 

[G-Dog]

And by 1/4 power output switch you’re talking about the impedance switch correct?

Nope. This Output Switch, where "Full" is 400w alone or 800w with cab(s), and "Low" is 100w alone or 200w with cab(s). This is the new 2022 Rumble 800 2x10" Neo combo amp. Does yours not have this?

Not this 8 ohm/4 ohm Impedance Switch:

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[John Ramirez]

Yes it does sorry, I will make sure it is on full when I run it with the cab and that it is set to 8 ohm thank you!

 

[G-Dog]

Yes it does sorry, I will make sure it is on full when I run it with the cab and that it is set to 8 ohm thank you!

Correct. The 1/4” Output Switch is very good for home practice, low volume rehearsal and small venues where the 400w or 800w is too much. It helps get a "cranked" tone at lower volumes. The 8 ohm/4 ohm Impedance Switch refers to the cab(s) connected only, not the total impedance including the combo's internal 2x10" Neo speakers.
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[sokolasty]

Correct. The 1/4” Output Switch is very good for home practice, low volume rehearsal and small venues where the 400w or 800w is too much. It helps get a "cranked" tone at lower volumes.
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Does one actually hear any difference? Crank comes from gain (not valid for tube amps drive), not master, doesn't it? Ain't it anything but marketing?

 

[G-Dog]

Correct. The 1/4” Output Switch is very good for home practice, low volume rehearsal and small venues where the 400w or 800w is too much. It helps get a "cranked" tone at lower volumes. ... ... ... .

Does one actually hear any difference? Crank comes from gain (not valid for tube amps drive), not master, doesn't it? Ain't it anything but marketing?

Many Rumblers with the new 800 combo seem to really like the Output Switch. It makes for a much more versatile amp for lower power occasions. The other Rumble 800 amps, and even the 500, can't easily get that much cranked tone at 100w levels.

I believe "crank", whatever anyone defines that to be, can come from a variety of things, not just Gain. In Rumbles, even the Vintage voicing button adds dark rich tone and harmonics. And the decades long patented 7ender Delta-Comp limiter, from way back in the BXR days, also increases tubey tone when playing at higher Master settings, playing aggressively, and/or using hotter basses. I think if it were "not anything but marketing" we'd have heard about it by now.

From the R800c manual:

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