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Just in case you forgot.....15's RULE

Do 15's RULE for bigger Gigs?

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#201
georgestrings said:
Not the point - here's the quote:

"but a good 215 will crush an 810"


It was wrong, and that's all there is to it... I like 15s as much as anyone, but let's not get rediculous about it... The absolute truth is, a ported 215 typically cannot hang with a ported 810 of similar quality - and to say otherwise is wrong...


- georgestrings
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Cant disagree with you on that. I sometimes (usually) miss the point. They just figured out a way to put an insane amount of cone area in a single cab with an 810.

Im curious as to how that LFA loaded Peavey cab sounds though. That thing should throw out solid lows, but whats the upper mids/ highs like?

Sprucing it up some, doesn't seem like a bad idea if budget allows it. Going off of the pic of some of your rigs, I don't think that's an issue.
 
#202
The 810 is what it is, and that's certainly not a problem :D But, I'll be the first to admit, I am a sucker for 15"s. I dunno, they just seem to be "my thing"......and until Eminence releases something equivocal to a 3010HO, I seem fairly convinced that 2 3015's are all ANYONE ANYWHERE EVER could possibly need :D
 
#205
Lowactnsatsfctn said:
Im curious as to how that LFA loaded Peavey cab sounds though. That thing should throw out solid lows, but whats the upper mids/ highs like?

Sprucing it up some, doesn't seem like a bad idea if budget allows it. Going off of the pic of some of your rigs, I don't think that's an issue.
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It turned out way, WAY better than I anticipated... I just happen to have the Kappa LFAs on hand from some PA gear, and the BWs that were in the cab were beat - so, I tossed the Kappa LFAs in there, as an experiment... The lows are incredible - which is what I'm all about - but the mids and highs are not bad at all - I've gotten compliments on this cab's sound every time it's been out... For "old school" sound, it's as good as it gets - I'm actually thinking of flipping the Mesa PH215, as it really doesn't get alot of use... If I do, I'll probably buy another SVT-410HLF, since I don't have a decent 410 currently, and put a few $$$ into the Peavey 215 to make it look nice, and more gigging friendly...

Yeah, I'm not afraid to put a few bucks into my gear, hahaha!!!


- georgestrings
 
#206
georgestrings said:
I'm actually thinking of flipping the Mesa PH215, as it really doesn't get alot of use... If I do, I'll probably buy another SVT-410HLF, since I don't have a decent 410 currently
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That’s to bad because the PH215 is a nice bass cab, but it is big and heavy and if you don't like/use it. However, both the fEARless Dually and Barefaced Super Fifteen (215s) are smaller and half the weight of the SVT-410HLF.
 
#209
Joe Louvar said:
That’s to bad because the PH215 is a nice bass cab, but it is big and heavy and if you don't like/use it. However, both the fEARless Dually and Barefaced Super Fifteen (215s) are smaller and half the weight of the SVT-410HLF.
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Oh, it's a real nice cab - it's just that my PH810 is perfect for my main gig these days, and has been for the last couple of years... I guess I don't think of size and weight as much as others, since I just don't think of the PH215 as being all that "big and heavy"... I must be in better shape than alot of people here, because moving a good sized bass cab really doesn't concern me in the least - it probably doesn't hurt that my band's backline is trucked to our gigs, and most of our load ins are pretty easy... Still, I would have no problem moving any of my cabs in my F150, and came to the conclusion years ago that I spend around 5 minutes loading in for a 4 hour gig - I'd rather suffer a little inconvenience at load in time to enjoy the next 4 hours of playing...

Regarding the SVT-410HLF: I've already owned a couple, and really liked them - they provide a smaller alternative to my PH810, without giving up the low end I like so much... For some of my fill in gigs, the SVT-410HLF would be just about perfect...

What can I say - I've been playing a long time, have played several thousand gigs, and know what I like and what works *for me*...

Lastly - did you get dropped on your head as a kid??? - because you sure repeat yourself alot...


- georgestrings
 
#211
georgestrings said:
Oh, it's a real nice cab - it's just that my PH810 is perfect for my main gig these days, and has been for the last couple of years... I guess I don't think of size and weight as much as others, since I just don't think of the PH215 as being all that "big and heavy"... I must be in better shape than alot of people here, because moving a good sized bass cab really doesn't concern me in the least - it probably doesn't hurt that my band's backline is trucked to our gigs, and most of our load ins are pretty easy... Still, I would have no problem moving any of my cabs in my F150, and came to the conclusion years ago that I spend around 5 minutes loading in for a 4 hour gig - I'd rather suffer a little inconvenience at load in time to enjoy the next 4 hours of playing...

Regarding the SVT-410HLF: I've already owned a couple, and really liked them - they provide a smaller alternative to my PH810, without giving up the low end I like so much... For some of my fill in gigs, the SVT-410HLF would be just about perfect...

What can I say - I've been playing a long time, have played several thousand gigs, and know what I like and what works *for me*...

Lastly - did you get dropped on your head as a kid??? - because you sure repeat yourself alot...


- georgestrings
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Ok I get it - YOU like 10s more than 15s, but you don't need to be rude about it - do you? :eyebrow:
 
#217
georgestrings said:
Oh, it's a real nice cab - it's just that my PH810 is perfect for my main gig these days, and has been for the last couple of years... I guess I don't think of size and weight as much as others, since I just don't think of the PH215 as being all that "big and heavy"... I must be in better shape than alot of people here, because moving a good sized bass cab really doesn't concern me in the least - it probably doesn't hurt that my band's backline is trucked to our gigs, and most of our load ins are pretty easy... Still, I would have no problem moving any of my cabs in my F150, and came to the conclusion years ago that I spend around 5 minutes loading in for a 4 hour gig - I'd rather suffer a little inconvenience at load in time to enjoy the next 4 hours of playing...

Regarding the SVT-410HLF: I've already owned a couple, and really liked them - they provide a smaller alternative to my PH810, without giving up the low end I like so much... For some of my fill in gigs, the SVT-410HLF would be just about perfect...

What can I say - I've been playing a long time, have played several thousand gigs, and know what I like and what works *for me*...

Lastly - did you get dropped on your head as a kid??? - because you sure repeat yourself alot...


- georgestrings
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The 410HLF is a bit too huge down low for me, at the expense of mids. But if those huge lows are what you need, it definitely excels.

Why do you not find yourself gigging the PH215 often? Just not moving enough air? If I wasn't already building myself another 2x15 cab I'd be interested in buying your mesa one, I've heard they're nice.
 
#218
majortoby said:
The 810 is what it is, and that's certainly not a problem :D But, I'll be the first to admit, I am a sucker for 15"s. I dunno, they just seem to be "my thing"......and until Eminence releases something equivocal to a 3010HO, I seem fairly convinced that 2 3015's are all ANYONE ANYWHERE EVER could possibly need :D
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Yeah, I think I'm the same way. I mean, driver size doesn't really have that much effect on how the cab sounds, but 15"s are just, "my thing," as well.

Two 3015s? If I was going to use them, I'd use four.
 

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