I rarely use the overdrive on the 100 but just engaging it at a low setting seems to really boost the volume.
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Whoever blamed you had no clue unless they warned you the PA was fragile, but that’s still on them.
I don't do anything with the PA except place the end of my mic cable next to it to be plugged in. Not worth the hassle. This person knows very little about sounds systems. He also drank the Bose cool-aid.Yes, dealy, I feel confident that the built-in protection is sufficient for a reasonable bit of pushing with a volume controlled group. I've done it with my Rumble Studio 40 with the same speaker.
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bassy, were you the one making the connections and adjusting the settings on the Bose? If not, then the only way to avoid being scapegoated again is to totally avoid whatever moron blamed you! They obviously don't take any responsibility for the use of the equipment and were just looking to absolve themselves. Don't worry about it.
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The good news is getting around this situation lead me to my Rumble 40 which has worked out very well
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Do like @alanloomis1980-2x 100s. I have daisy chained the 100>200c. Nice but overkill for anything our band does.
That was my impression running the 200c>112. Yeah, more headroom but mostly fuller.
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So far, so good on that score. I do feel confident it can handle what I’m giving it (which isn’t extreme). Sorry to hear about the blame for the PA failure. I hate that stuff.
Remember that doubling the watts gives you only 3dB more level, all other things remaining constant, so adding 20 watts to 100 watts would yield less than an additional 1 dB (0.8dB to be a bit more precise). You'll get more perceived SPL by placing the amp against a wall—even more putting it in a corner.Well, that escalated fast since my inquiry post yesterday.This Rumble 100 has some really great sounds in it and the little sucker does get loud in my home office but, lets see if she can keep up with a band audition/practice settling a little later this week. I feel like it needs just a little more, like 20 more watts (in come the “goes up to 11” jokes) but let’s see what happens. I plan to keep it tilted with my amp wedge as seen in the pick for maximum efficiency and I’m hoping to be pleasantly surprised after a full band jam.
I love how I can carry this amp with my pinky finger!
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Anyone here downgrade from a Rumble 200 to 100? I had the 100 for a month and loved it but thought I may need a bit more power one day if I join up with a band. Right now I just play at home for fun. I exchanged the 100 for a 200 last weekend and it’s just not the same. It sounds boomier and I have a hard time dialing in the tone I want. With the 100 it just sounded great right out of the box. Also the size and weight difference is significant. Though still light at 34 lbs, it is heavier. Any thoughts?
I bought a 100 in December. I've had my 200c since November '15. I can use the 100 for almost everything we do(BTW, no FOH-ever). I'll be taking the 200c to an outdoor gig Saturday. I prolly won't need the extra oomph, but I'd rather have it and not need it than the other way 'round.
How do they sound side by side? Have you compared them that way? Do you find the 200 a bit more bass? How about loudness? Thanks.
It’s the Button of Requirement- whatever you need it to be! (Some soldering may be required.)Wait. The 100 has o/d? I thought that was the 'mute' control.
Here's a new question - when doing some routine maintenance on my R500c last weekend, I checked the tightness of the speakers. All bolts were about a 1/4 turn loose. This is first time I've tightened the speakers - the Rumble has had a fair amount of use at volume, so I didn't think this was unusual. However, now the sound seems to have lost a bit of its 'mojo'.
Have I made a mistake in tightening the speakers bolts to hand-tight?
Have I made a mistake in tightening the speakers bolts to hand-tight?
I like the sound and depth of the 15". I love the all around sound of the 12". And the 12# less weight. Since I don't use the tweeter in the 200c, the tone is similar w/ the 200c having a bit more low end. On both I generally roll off the bass to ~9 or 10.
Like @GonePlaid, My 100 gets most of the work. You'll want some sort of kick-back or Mud stand to get it off the floor and pointed where you can hear it. I have plenty of large amps to take out, but seldom need to. Now, if you are playing heavy music loudly, you'll want the 800.
You reaction to the 200 is interesting. It seems to get a lot of love here, but it is a personal preference. I think it may be because to 200 has a 15" speaker and you prefer the sound of the 100's 10".
And, do remember, Mo Rumble is Mo Betta, so add the 100 to your stable.
I’m going to pick up a 100 today and compare them side by side this weekend and then return one. I love Guitar Center’s 45 day return policy.
WE encourage you to keep both.
Just don't spill an 'adult beverage' on either one.
