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I own a nice SWR Goliath Jr. cabinet that I will never part with. The problem is that, at almost 59 years old, I can sort of lug it around but it's hard to lift it up to pack it into my car or anywhere else. So I went out and bought this cabinet, which is 44 lbs and a bit more luggable:

TC Electronic K-210 2 x 10" Bass Cabinet with 1" HF Driver

The problem is, of course, it's not the SWR and doesn't sound nearly as good, and so the outcome is that after gigging with it for a while I'm back to lugging the SWR around and begging for help with it. Band mates don't seem to mind, but I do. I have a little Fender Rumble Combo for small rooms, which is great, but for larger rooms, I need something. Currently running a GK 400RB into it but I'll likely be replacing that with more power at some point.

Any thoughts on a better sounding cabinet that is in that same weight range (45 lbs or less)?

Thanks!
 
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Location?

Voice makes a big difference. Judging from your OP, it is going to be a big factor in your decision. You may be near another TBer that has a boutique cab that you can try. There are some amazing cabs that can do loud, and are ridiculously light. BUT they aren't going to be stocked in music stores, and probably won't turn up on the local CL.
 
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basscooker said:
Location?

Voice makes a big difference. Judging from your OP, it is going to be a big factor in your decision. You may be near another TBer that has a boutique cab that you can try. There are some amazing cabs that can do loud, and are ridiculously light. BUT they aren't going to be stocked in music stores, and probably won't turn up on the local CL.
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I'm in Sacramento, CA and yes, I really need to hear it. Ideally, I'd want to hear it in the mix but I know that's not feasible. If i can A/B it against something I already know, like my rumble, I can at least get a sense of how the tone compares.

Doing some searches on the stuff already mentioned, I'm getting the understanding that this is going to be hard to do :) I'm not even finding anything used online that I could take a chance with.

The Aguilar stuff looks great but probably out of my price range unless I save up my ducats. The RevSound is more my speed, price-wise.
 
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Have you considered just getting a hand cart to roll the cab around? You'd still have to heave the cab in and out of your trunk though.

As far as replacement options, I would highly suggest Markbass. Their cabs have a low-mid bump that makes them sound pretty similar to SWR (to my ears.) They are also all neo driver cabs, so they are light. If you buy used, Markbass is not that much more than other brands.
 
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I already use a hand cart. You're right, I still need help getting it from the cart into the car. It needs to be lifted at that point and I am stubbornly independent about asking for help. I'll look into those Markbass cabs. Thanks!
 
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4 ohms may paint you into a corner. If you end up liking it, but find you need more power at times, depending on your amp you may be SOL.

Also between that price and tax/shipping there are used boutique options that are in that price range used.

Not trying to dissuade you, but that isnt a snatch-it-up price for that cab.
 
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basscooker said:
4 ohms may paint you into a corner. If you end up liking it, but find you need more power at times, depending on your amp you may be SOL.

Also between that price and tax/shipping there are used boutique options that are in that price range used.

Not trying to dissuade you, but that isnt a snatch-it-up price for that cab.
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There's an 8 ohm version of that one, as well. I just posted that link to show the cab. I have a friend who works at the local GC but if he can't cut me a deal then I'd probably look for one used - if I decided I like it enough. I still like the boutique options but wondering how to shop for those.

ETA: My gut is telling me to check out the RevSound.
 
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Lol I didn't even notice that wasn't a used listing haha. No wonder I thought the price was rather ambitious.

The first place I'd look for the boutique options is in the classifieds here. You could post a thread seeking Sacremento TBers with Barefaced, Audiokinesis, Fearful/fearless and others willing to give you a listen... Also could watch for a GTG in the area.
 
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LBS-bass said:
There's an 8 ohm version of that one, as well. I just posted that link to show the cab. I have a friend who works at the local GC but if he can't cut me a deal then I'd probably look for one used - if I decided I like it enough. I still like the boutique options but wondering how to shop for those.

ETA: My gut is telling me to check out the RevSound.
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Don't forget to check out your local CL. For whatever reason, used cabs are always a hard sell on the used market. You can get some killer deals by cutting the middleman. Never be afraid to lowball either. Contrary to what some people think, lowballing is not a personal insult.
 
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LBS-bass said:
I own a nice SWR Goliath Jr. cabinet that I will never part with. The problem is that, at almost 59 years old, I can sort of lug it around but it's hard to lift it up to pack it into my car or anywhere else. So I went out and bought this cabinet, which is 44 lbs and a bit more luggable:

TC Electronic K-210 2 x 10" Bass Cabinet with 1" HF Driver

The problem is, of course, it's not the SWR and doesn't sound nearly as good, and so the outcome is that after gigging with it for a while I'm back to lugging the SWR around and begging for help with it. Band mates don't seem to mind, but I do. I have a little Fender Rumble Combo for small rooms, which is great, but for larger rooms, I need something. Currently running a GK 400RB into it but I'll likely be replacing that with more power at some point.

Any thoughts on a better sounding cabinet that is in that same weight range (45 lbs or less)?

Thanks!
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Markbass has some great cabinets with 6" and 8" speakers. They sound amazing, and get surprisingly loud. Maybe try looking into something like that.
 
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LBS-bass said:
I own a nice SWR Goliath Jr. cabinet that I will never part with. The problem is that, at almost 59 years old, I can sort of lug it around but it's hard to lift it up to pack it into my car or anywhere else. So I went out and bought this cabinet, which is 44 lbs and a bit more luggable:

TC Electronic K-210 2 x 10" Bass Cabinet with 1" HF Driver

The problem is, of course, it's not the SWR and doesn't sound nearly as good, and so the outcome is that after gigging with it for a while I'm back to lugging the SWR around and begging for help with it. Band mates don't seem to mind, but I do. I have a little Fender Rumble Combo for small rooms, which is great, but for larger rooms, I need something. Currently running a GK 400RB into it but I'll likely be replacing that with more power at some point.

Any thoughts on a better sounding cabinet that is in that same weight range (45 lbs or less)?

Thanks!
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I've built a few lightweight cabinets to replace the old press board/lead cabinets.
If I was you: I would duplicate the dimensions, use lightweight foam sandwich panels and install the speakers and hardware from the old cabinet.
Best of luck with this.
 
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