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Just out of curiosity

#2
Ampeg's 810 was very popular but many people didn't want to lug an 810, so some cut them in half. After a while, cab companies started offering them, and they caught on because you could get maximum speaker area in a relatively small cab with 10"s.
 
#3
We're minimalists with typically less strings and smaller speakers. Seriously though, I think the 10's were more tight, punchy and handle low end frequencies very well. I prefer 15's simply due to volume on stage. I "feel" the 15's better than I can the 10's. I'm not about to get into a volume war on stage with 2 guitar players (although I know I could win). So I tend to feel the floor vibrate, and I can't quite explain it but I can even "feel" if I play out of key (not that I've ever done that, LOL).
 
#4
I think volume is justa twist of the wrist but yeah 15's definitely give away more vibration onstage. IMHO 10's have more presence.

not to change the subject but

I tried running outta my tech 21 without an amp or cab the other night and I hated it. IEM are crazy enough but hey, you gotta have some vibration n movement of air going. the rest of the band agreed. It was strange without it.
 
#6
I prefer this 4x10 for guitar.

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#8
ZachariahLee said:
We're minimalists with typically less strings and smaller speakers. Seriously though, I think the 10's were more tight, punchy and handle low end frequencies very well. I prefer 15's simply due to volume on stage. I "feel" the 15's better than I can the 10's. I'm not about to get into a volume war on stage with 2 guitar players (although I know I could win). So I tend to feel the floor vibrate, and I can't quite explain it but I can even "feel" if I play out of key (not that I've ever done that, LOL).
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That's one of my favourite things about playing bass. Not only can you hear it but you can physically FEEL it.
 
#11
i went to a (2)12 setup for a while, but have come back around to (2) 2x10's (vertically stacked)
Ultimately I like the responsiveness and cut of the 10's better.
I also played a (2) 15 setup on gigs, but it was harder to cut through with it, even though I did feel it more.
 
#12
JimmyM said:
Ampeg's 810 was very popular but many people didn't want to lug an 810, so some cut them in half. After a while, cab companies started offering them, and they caught on because you could get maximum speaker area in a relatively small cab with 10"s.
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Lol! The only actual answer. Not much more to be said anyways.

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