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I do not know which amp to buy.

#21
JensCambre said:
No I don't, my cables just fit inside my pedalboard case. I'd really have to carry another bag for this... that's why I wanted it to be a combo. I really like the idea of the fliptop pf-115HE. So I really gotta thank you for that! I really don't understand a lot about amps, so do you mind explaining the difference in sound a 2x10" would have to a 1x15"?
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The amp might fit in your pedal board case?

There is little you can tell about a cab based on the size of the speakers. Actually the only thing is the size of the speakers. ;)

From experience, the sealed 210 is tighter in the lows than the sealed 115, and the ported 115LF is the biggest. I dont care for the tweeters used in the two "he" cabs, so no loss there for me. I dont care for the flip top cabs, as over the long run I suspect they start to rattle. The 115 LF will be more durable long term I expect.
 
#23
JensCambre said:
I really don't understand a lot about amps, so do you mind explaining the difference in sound a 2x10" would have to a 1x15"?
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10" speakers are a bit quicker in response, which makes them a bit brighter. 15" speakers are a bit slower, making them a bit more boomy. (more or less, there are a lot of different other parameters).

And also a +1 on a 'duvelke' ;) (you can get them cheap at 'denaldi')
 
#32
I recommend a light-weight class D power amp too. That and and a two space rack bag will give you all the power you need for any gig for relatively little money and modest weight/size. IMO, a great sounding, loud and compact speaker system is far more important. There is no way of getting around it, you get what you pay for in bass cabs. So plan to spend the money there. Don't pay any attention to the old rules of thumb regarding speaker size and sound. They just don't apply anymore. Close your eyes and use your ears to find the best speaker for you. (And listen from different places around the room.) Also, be very weary of cab specs. They are usually wishful thinking on the part of marketing managers. Most speakers have far less handling capacity than is advertised. I recommend you read the forum FAQ for more info before you go shopping. It could save you lots of money and aggravation.
 
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JensCambre said:
...the thing that drives me insane, is that I constantly have to carry this thing to rehearsals, gigs, ... and it is heavy, VERY HEAVY it weighs 54kg (120 pounds!) and it's pretty big to.

I just can't keep loading this thing in and out of my van and draging it up stages and stuff, due to a herniated disc in my spine....
what I am looking for...has to be LIGHT! I don't want the weight to be more then 30kg (66 pounds) max.
budget is about 700 Euro (950 dollars)...
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Why oh why do you want another combo? You can get more performance, less weight, flexibility, modular redundancy, etc. by AVOIDING a combo. They are a trap, IMHO, and are generally heavier than separates. Buying used gear saves you 30-60% off new street price.

Get a good micro head and a great cabinet. A used micro head of ~500 watts should be under $400, and that leaves you $550 to spend on a high performance used cabinet. My favorite 68 lb rig is a GK MB800 (4 lbs) fEARful 15/6/1 (64 lbs). The head is like a small box of chocolates, and fits in my gig bag.

For heads: Markbass, Ampeg, GK, GB. For cabs: fEARful, Epifani , Bergantino, Markbass, Ampeg.
BTW, the PF-800 is a nice head, though bigger and heavier than a GK MB 800. Look for a cabinet with neodymium magnets on the drivers, as these are much lighter for the amount of performance, generally. I like the PF-115LF + poweramp idea, too.
 
#38
JensCambre said:
Is a single 15 inch speaker fit my needs better then a 2x10?
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In this case, I don't think there's really a "better". I suggested the Carvin single-15 only because it's lighter than the 210 version of the same amp. There are many single-15 amps that would meet your needs and, in all cases, they are lighter in weight than the equivalent 210s. In terms of volume for "rehearsals and medium sized gigs", a single 15" cabinet will do you just fine and, in terms of sound, cabinet design has a lot more to do with the tone of a cabinet than the size of the driver(s), so you may as well go for the lightest solution to your problem and be good to your back!
 

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