Fender Rumble 115 is pretty light from my experience... rated at 600 watts if I remember correctly? Definitely worth checking out
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Lightweight 15" cab that isn't a backbreaker?
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Yep, I'm always sceptical about power ratings of cabs ...Revsound RS115 is only 25 lbs., 32 lbs. for the RS115T. No personal experience with it, but the brand is well liked.
RS115 | RevSound
The new RS115 and RS115T are the latest and lightest Revsound single 15 cabinets. Loaded with a Celestion Neo 15 they are not your dad's 15. The driver does what a 15" driver does with the speed and responsiveness of a 12". The voice of the BN15-400X reminds me of the old JBL D140 which I...www.revsound.net
RS115T | RevSound
The new RS115 and RS115T are the latest and lightest Revsound single 15 cabinets. They are compact with a a thick rich and articulate voice. Loaded with a Celestion Neo 15 they are not your dad's 15. The driver does what a 15" driver does with the speed and responsiveness of a 12" . It fits...
The Quilter BB800 is rated as follows:
Power Output: 450 watts-8 ohms, 800-watts-4 ohms
There probably aren't that many single speaker cabinets that can handle that much power.
2 things...800/4. Not sure you'll get anywhere near a useable 800w without something sounding pretty awful...and you don't want to get into that territory because it will be hard to discern, ime, whether its the amp or cab stressing. Don't mention effects here either.
(I am aware of a couple of class D amps that cut out when 'overdriven'... this can be both good and bad)
And 2, I have a 600w 4ohm 210...and that performs so well with 600w big transformer amps so a really good cab maker like Vanderkley is one I'd vouch for. Its the MNT series...and they do a 1200w...!!!! but I've not needed to go there. I think the amps will break up before the cab on my experiences so far.
And pushing an 800w amp hard in small spaces means a lot of volume...too much imv.
This cab has relegated 2x112 cabs rated at 500w combined and a 310 at 750w.
The 12's are ceramic and have the edge on tone..I have 2 sets and both sound better than the Neo's but the Neo's have a weight and power advantage.
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It’s 300 watts RMS. 600 watts is a program/peak number and is essentially meaningless.
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Power ratings of cabinets depend on how the company specifies their numbers. There are honest, solidly technical ratings and there are optimistic marketing driven ratings.
In many cases, just like with speakers, the ratings of power annoys are accurate and honest but it depends on the company’s philosophy. As far as the class D topic goes, I find that the ratings in class D amps from quality companies are pretty accurate and honest but, no different than the lead sled amplifiers, there are plenty that do not live up to their ratings as well. In fact, the lead sled amps tended to be over-rated more often than class D IME.
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Yep, which is why my 210 at 600w only means that it has handled everything my amps have thrown at it..and that is just context and indication, but by no means proper measurement.
So, I value that sort of experience over 'ratings'..
I generally regard them as meaningless until you have got them to work for you...or not.
So, I value that sort of experience over 'ratings'..
I generally regard them as meaningless until you have got them to work for you...or not.
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Subway 115 is my choice. I bought one and was astonished by it. This is not a typical 115 sounding cab. It is truly full range and I loved it so much I bought a second one.
As I said meaningless ...unless you can trust them.
And who knows if a cab can handle your load until you prove that in the real world.
You can't even be sure what the amp is producing when at 1 o clock on the gain/master. So you learn that your cabs can handle that once you have survived it.
Of course, some makers have more integrity all round than others regarding numbers they put up.
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There is a difference between understanding a spec. and trusting a spec.
I know awfully well what a Subway cabinet (for example) can handle, in detail too. That's what I get paid for, and when I put a number on the spec, it's something that we stand by and it's also clearly defined as to how the number was derived.
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...because if a company is going to offer more than a 90 day or 1 year warranty and stay in business, it's pretty important that their products are fully capable of delivering their rated performance night after night. IME Mesa products live up to their ratings and do so reliably over the long haul.
I trust them to the point that I know they work.
Can I measure the spec matches what they say...no, and why would I want to..
If its loud enough, thats spec number 1.
If I'm running a 600w amp pretty high on the dial into a 600w 210/4 and it handles it...then I'm believing what they say and I'll back that product...and by extention, that company.
Conversley.........
Over the years, I've used a lot of stuff...and the reason I use the stuff I use today, is because it performs better ...almost without exception..to stuff I used before.
Can I measure the spec matches what they say...no, and why would I want to..
If its loud enough, thats spec number 1.
If I'm running a 600w amp pretty high on the dial into a 600w 210/4 and it handles it...then I'm believing what they say and I'll back that product...and by extention, that company.
Conversley.........
Over the years, I've used a lot of stuff...and the reason I use the stuff I use today, is because it performs better ...almost without exception..to stuff I used before.
By pure coincidence… this pic came up in my FB reminders. Made me think of this thread. These are the 2 from the avatar.From your avatar, I'm assuming you convinced two girls that you are a lead guitarist!?!
I have two of them (Subway 115). A great cab. One is an enough for most gigs, two can handle anything. They are loud and sound great.There really is no need to look any further. It's the most amazing 1-15 that I've ever laid ears on.
Same here. Two can handle anything gig. They look cool stacked.
I'm sure someone mentioned these, but they will give as good or better output SPL and as good or better lows than most 15" and generally balanced tone, even though they are 12" cabs.
Barefaced Super Compact (or Super Compact T) or Big Baby.
They are very lightweight (SC = 21.5 to 23.5 lbs; BB = 30 to 32 lbs).
The SC does not have a High Frequency driver, which some prefer (the T indicates added High Frequency driver).
Barefaced 12XN Bass Cabs
I have a GK Neo IV 115. 40 lbs, great sound durable as hell.
Surprised no one mentioned the Aguilar SL 115. They are about 34 lbs and sound awesome.
Surprised no one mentioned the Aguilar SL 115. They are about 34 lbs and sound awesome.
