How much is Too much, and how much is enough

Sounds good to me. I think once you get into the 1000 watt ballpark you dont have to worry about too little.

 

I'd consider that to be very subjective to your needs.

I'm currently running 350 watts into my 1210 playing in a very aggressive band. I find it adequate.

I'll feel much happier when I get the proper speakon and am able to run my full 1000 though. But that power won't be necessary.

 

if you need more, you dont have ears. or bowels.

 

You might find it addictive though.

I've been happily using 6-800 watt amps with my 1210, but I recently tried using my PLX2402 bridged into it. Even running at the same volume I normally would, the sense of control is much greater. It's really cool sounding, but I haven't found an excuse yet to do it on a gig.

I had one of those moments where I couldn't put my bass down for like two hours when I tried it at home though.

 

Oh, I was running my bridged and clipping the hell out of my amp until I realized I had the wrong speakon.

I really liked the power, headroom is definately noticable, but not a necessity.


If you have the option, get as much as you can(within reason).

If you don't have the option, you still don't need to worry, these are exceptionally efficient cabs.

 

What is this "reason" of which you speak?

If you don't have the option, you still don't need to worry, these are exceptionally efficient cabs.

Agreed.

 

Well, I've never been known as a very reasonable person....so I may be the wrong person to ask

 

Lately I've been bridging my PLX 3002 into the 1212. There's no need to crank it up but the sound is Huge and the cab has never once batted an eye.