I use at as a stand alone cab, and I really like it...if you like lots of low end with not too much mid-honk, its great. The VX are notorious for "buzzy" horns...so if you like a lot of highs, this may not be for you. I dont use a lot of highs, just enuf to give me some snap when I slap, and to hear the grind when I lay into the strings. It handles the B string well, which was the most important factor when I purchased it...and then of course, there is the price...cant be beat for the money. I like the paper cones more than the aluminum...and the weight was important part too... much lighter than most 215's.
it is very metal! But seriously, awesome cabinet. The amount of punch this thing has is incredible, add to this a solid low end and plenty of "crap clankly metallic" high end makes it perfect for metal.
