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Fender Rumble Club

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michael_t said:
Hopefully that was a compliment.

I once complimented a nextdoor neighbor in an apartment where I used to live by telling him how good his audio system sounded. I was simply trying to hint at the idea his music was so loud I could hear it in my suite. Just a nice way to saying, "Turn it down, buddy!" :D
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In this case it wasn't a 'backhanded compliment' as this cat digs jazz and blues and truly enjoyed my walking lines. I play at a very reasonable volume in the middle of the afternoon. Don't like it? Go shopping. I'll be done before you get back.
 
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bass151 said:
Hey Bob, Thanks for your response. Do you think the 12's are most balanced and clearest as in having a less vintage sound and somewhat less bottom end? I may be wrong, but aren't 15's usually full sounding, but not particularly loud?
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This is a controversial topic, but you cannot generalize the attribute of a speaker based on diameter alone. In the case of the Rumble v3 cabs, they all lean toward a vintage flavor. The 112s are a bit tighter in the lows and a bit clearer in the upper mids. The 115s will be louder based on greater speaker surface area, therefore more air moved (assuming similar sensitivity which I don't think Fender publishes). IMHO, there's no doubt that the 115s will be louder than the 112s.

Bob
 
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Hi jeepsk8, This would be to replace a Fender PRO410SL which is a factory loaded cab with top of the line die cast frame drivers which are quite good and the amp I use a GB Shutlle 9.0 and that rig can get loud and sound good. I have on occasion used my Bergantino Ht115 and always sounds great, but not always loud enough.
 
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RColie said:
This is a controversial topic, but you cannot generalize the attribute of a speaker based on diameter alone. In the case of the Rumble v3 cabs, they all lean toward a vintage flavor. The 112s are a bit tighter in the lows and a bit clearer in the upper mids. The 115s will be louder based on greater speaker surface area, therefore more air moved (assuming similar sensitivity which I don't think Fender publishes). IMHO, there's no doubt that the 115s will be louder than the 112s.

Bob
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+1 I agree with Bob :thumbsup: The 12's are "The 112s are a bit tighter in the lows and a bit clearer in the upper mids." Plus they reach up to 4kHz. The 15's top out at 3kHz.

The new Eminence designed 15's are super smooth through out the entire midrange. They are special. I love them. :hyper:
 
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bass151 said:
Hi jeepsk8, This would be to replace a Fender PRO410SL which is a factory loaded cab with top of the line die cast frame drivers which are quite good and the amp I use a GB Shutlle 9.0 and that rig can get loud and sound good. I have on occasion used my Bergantino Ht115 and always sounds great, but not always loud enough.
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Yikes! :nailbiting: Damn dude, you are going to need to go with Bassman Pro Neo cabinets. :greedy:
 
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linnin, One of the reasons I'm interested in the Rumble cabs is because they don't have neo drivers and have emminence drivers. I know a lot of people disagree, but I don't feel neo drivers can handle the low end at anything above moderate levels. I would love to try Bassman neo's, but no stores in my area have them to try.
 
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I got my 410 NEOs off here on TB.. used.. they were both in like new condition.. when I sold them.. I sold them for what I had in them.. I didn't lose anything on that investment!

bass151 said:
linnin, One of the reasons I'm interested in the Rumble cabs is because they don't have neo drivers and have emminence drivers. I know a lot of people disagree, but I don't feel neo drivers can handle the low end at anything above moderate levels. I would love to try Bassman neo's, but no stores in my area have them to try.
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bass151 said:
linnin, One of the reasons I'm interested in the Rumble cabs is because they don't have neo drivers and have emminence drivers. I know a lot of people disagree, but I don't feel neo drivers can handle the low end at anything above moderate levels. I would love to try Bassman neo's, but no stores in my area have them to try.
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Eminence designed, and manufactured in Eminence, Kentucky USA, the neos in the Bassman Pro cabinets.

However some like cupcakes better, .... er I mean ceramic-ferrite magnet driven woofer motors better. It's your choice and just as valid as any other.
 
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Well I have been trying to come across as much as I can find on them.. which isn't much info really, a few sales here and there.. I know that I did good when I got them! I have only played through them here at the house, low volume.. so I have yet to push them, but I am looking forward to when I take them to practice sometime.. I need too.. so I have a good idea of what levels I will be running that SB 300 at with the cabs!

Linnin said:
At that time period ('94-'95) I do not think there were any neodymium magnet driven woofers in general circulation. At least I don't remember any. This is why I tend to think they are much sought after AlNiCo's.
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