Good head, bad cabs = ?

[fetfet]

I'm in love with the LMII. And i'm thinking of picking up the 250w version, and pairing it with a behringer cab to save money, or possibly a GK backlime or acoustic cab.

Will this add up to a good thing? Please help.

 

[GreyBeard]

AVATAR

 

[fetfet]

AVATAR

In Canada, an Avatar 112 is $399.99

It's cruel.

Edit: I've got about $500 to spend on head and cab.

 

[GearHeadBassMan]

the short answer: No.

mesa, ampeg, sadowsky, whatever your poison, you can make it sound like crap by putting it under a behr or a cheap cab.

Unless you're planning on upgrading ASAP, and don't mind losing just about every cent in resale value, don't get a behr.

Although, you might be able to find one for about $10 on CL (i found a full behr stack for $150 the other day)

 

[fetfet]

I probably wouldn't be able to upgrade immediately, or at all.

Would the GK be a better complement to the Markbass?

 

[steamthief]

Get a quality used cab. They are readily available her on TB and eBay, craigslist, etc.

 

[GearHeadBassMan]

Get a quality used cab. They are readily available her on TB and eBay, craigslist, etc.

+1. you'll just be happier with your sound.

go with a higher end GK (not backline or goldline), acoustic, the hartke XLs are usually pretty cheap used, peaveys... you can definetly find a solid used cab for the same price as a crappy new one.

your ears will thank you.

 

[mat666]

honestly this amp will probably sound awesome with any cab - you may get a better sound with a high-end cab but still - if you dont have any cab right now fine buy a GK backline but if you do save money a little more to get a better cab

 

[Philbiker]

Get a quality used cab. They are readily available her on TB and eBay, craigslist, etc.

another +1. For the price of a new Behringer cab you can get a much better cabinet used.

 

[Fuzzbass]

another +1. For the price of a new Behringer cab you can get a much better cabinet used.

It's possible that you might like the sound of the Behringer cab. But if I were in your shoes I would go used instead.

 

[chaosMK]

You could get a decent 1x15 on the used market.

Dont waste your time on Backlime.

 

[joemer]

I purchased the LM2 a few months ago along with the 102p traveller 2x10. I pair this with a GK goldline 2x10 and I think it sounds great. I also have a 4x10 Backline at our practice space and I think the LM2 brings out the best in this lower end cabinet. Granted, it doesn't match some of the higher end cabs but it's still decent.

 

[Stumbo]

Get a quality used cab. They are readily available her on TB and eBay, craigslist, etc.

+1 You'll thank us later.

 

[Ezbass]

Get a quality used cab. They are readily available her on TB and eBay, craigslist, etc.

+many. You'll save money in the long run by not losing out on any resale on the cheap cabs. FWIW I couldn't be happier with my Schroeder 1212L, but it appears that the LM sounds great through just about any good cab.

 

[fetfet]

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These cabs sound good, i plugged in to a GK 800RB and an ampeg 180w solid state head to test them, some are ported, some have tweeters, good deal for $50?

No idea how many watts, they're homemade.

 

[fetfet]

Bump for help?

 

[steamthief]

Do you have a chance to hear those cabs? Without that opportunity, I'd be wary of buying them. That link provides no specs on the drivers, weight, etc., and without that info, who knows what they will really sound like?

You posted above you've got $500 total for the LMII and a cab. You must be getting a screaming deal on the head to have any dough at all left over to get a cab. More power to you!

Check classifieds - there's a MAG 115 on sale, shipped from NY state I believe, for $125. Add a top to it down the line.

 

[fetfet]

Do you have a chance to hear those cabs? Without that opportunity, I'd be wary of buying them. That link provides no specs on the drivers, weight, etc., and without that info, who knows what they will really sound like?

You posted above you've got $500 total for the LMII and a cab. You must be getting a screaming deal on the head to have any dough at all left over to get a cab. More power to you!

Check classifieds - there's a MAG 115 on sale, shipped from NY state I believe, for $125. Add a top to it down the line.

I've heard the cabs, and they're punchy and bright. I believe they're about 300w, or so i am told. They are pretty heavy.

I believe the Markbass 250w head is $450. If it's more, then i'll look for a cost alternative, though i'm pretty sure there is no alternative to Markbass.

 

[fishtx]

Do you have a chance to hear those cabs? Without that opportunity, I'd be wary of buying them. That link provides no specs on the drivers, weight, etc., and without that info, who knows what they will really sound like?

You posted above you've got $500 total for the LMII and a cab. You must be getting a screaming deal on the head to have any dough at all left over to get a cab. More power to you!

Check classifieds - there's a MAG 115 on sale, shipped from NY state I believe, for $125. Add a top to it down the line.

Thats a good price for that cab...and I've bought stuff from that TB'r...good dude...and it would be shipped to Toronto from Maine...

Something to consider...

 

[fetfet]

It is a really good price for that cab, but first and foremost, i need a head. It seems that the LMII would use up all my funds. Is there any amp that gets close to the LMII sound? At all?