Electrically, it doesn't work that way. Because both the 115 cabinet and the 410 cabinet are wired as 8-Ohm loads, the amplifier's power will be split evenly across them.
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Electrically, it doesn't work that way. Because both the 115 cabinet and the 410 cabinet are wired as 8-Ohm loads, the amplifier's power will be split evenly across them.
Not to get into an argument, but that is my point. The (4) 10" speakers will drown out the single 15, whereas a cab with (2) 10" speakers will play much nicer with the single 15. Again JMHO
I always recommend the Rumble 200 combo for jams and bar work.
What I don't understand, though, is WHY the 115 cab is wider. If a 15" fits in the 200 combo, surely it would fit in a cab with the same width?
So that it matches the width of the Rumble 410 cabinet is the only reason.
Seems reasonable enough to me. But it also begs the question why they would stick a 12" in a cab clearly meant for use with the 15" 200, but maybe they didn't want to confuse people with multiple sizes of 15" cabs
I experienced the same thing. I first bought a Rumble 100 and loved it...best amp in its class bar none. So I figured why not go for the big guy for larger stages? My Rumble 500 combo wasn't much different in the practice room. I quickly returned it. Still, I wanted more power and air so I picked up a Rumble 200 and it has been great. Now my 500 experience is NOT consistent with the experiences of others so I chalked it up to maybe getting a bum Rumble. That is why I bought it from a place with a fair return policy.
Seems reasonable enough to me. But it also begs the question why they would stick a 12" in a cab clearly meant for use with the 15" 200, but maybe they didn't want to confuse people with multiple sizes of 15" cabs
Right...and yes there will be those who argue all day about matching speaker sizes but just maybe they were able to tune the 12" to fit with the 15" combo no problem?
To you,what is a small venue? I asked because a friend invited me to a ''small venue''and when I got there,well.....wished I had brought the 200c instead of the r40.
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It may be because the 115 has side handles (leaving space on top for the head), and the 200C has a top handle (like many combos).Seems reasonable enough to me. But it also begs the question why they would stick a 12" in a cab clearly meant for use with the 15" 200, but maybe they didn't want to confuse people with multiple sizes of 15" cabs
The 112 has side handles and room for a head on top as well. But you'd still be able to fit a 15" in that cab.
From what I hear, it would seem so. And apparently it works well with the 2x10 configuration of the 500 also. So maybe they figured that as long as it sounds good, nobody would mind the disparity in speaker sizes. Little did they know the members of Talkbass...
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Wednesday I will be a proud owner of a Rumble V3 500 head and matching 115 & 410 cabs. Please add me, it's because I read 490+ pages of posts here on the Rumble Club, that I chose to buy this set up. I'm excited and can't wait to rock out on it. Add me please.
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I suppose I should mention my first Rumble. It was that 60 watt with the red lights at the bottom. I kept that for quite a while til I moved to head & cab..It actually worked really well in our small church...
I'll keep that in mind. I've had the Rumble 25 for at home stuff, and a way to heavy, and not that awesome 70's Peavey Centurion Mark III head with an extension cab to play small gigs. They're not comparable at all. So practicing on the little Rumble doesn't really translate to the Peavey.
Yeah, I'd dump the Peavey for whatever you could get out it and pick up a Rumble 200.
