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Markbass 151HR cab and 104HR

MascisMan

MascisMan

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Nov 21, 2003
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#1
Anyone own either or both of these cabs? What bass/amp are you using with it? Happy about the purchase? Regret?

Im thinking of getting one of these two cabs to stuff underneath my Markbass CMD102 combo.


Thanks for your help!
 
#2
Just curious why you don't have the 151P on your list?

I have the same combo and the 151P is the one I'm considering. WIll extend my bottom-end, weighs about 15lbs less than the HR and $100.00 less.

The difference between the 151's is a tweeter and the combo, IME, is plenty bright already.
 
#3
Thats a good question.

The width is good (for stacking the combo on top). I guess the main thing was that the 151HR would be more versatile in the future as a stand alone cab (if need be).

However, what are your impressions on the 151P? The 151P box looks to be a little more shallow than the 151HR. Does it provide less lows because of this?
 
#4
MascisMan said:
Thats a good question.

The width is good (for stacking the combo on top). I guess the main thing was that the 151HR would be more versatile in the future as a stand alone cab (if need be).

However, what are your impressions on the 151P? The 151P box looks to be a little more shallow than the 151HR. Does it provide less lows because of this?
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151P should stack just fine. The 102P Combo and 151P are the same line. Also, remember the combo is designed to tilt back so the horizontal base is narrower.

Both the 151 P and HR are rated down to 40hz so "bass" should be the same. The 151 P rolls off at 18khz while the 151 HF extends to 20khz. My guess is that's the tweeter in the HF at work.

I've never compare the cabs side-by-side so I can't evaluate the listening experience. All I an do is compare the specs.

Both cabs are 8 ohms, so I can't imagine why one would be better than the other or different in a future rig (again except for the tweeter in the HR).
 
#11
The 104HR is a nice pro-cab.

Full range and nice sound out of it. It is easy to carry and enough for most gigs.

I also like the compression driver, it really adds same nice sparkle to the tone.

I cannot comment on the 151HR, but I usaually find the 15 cabs too nasal for my taste. Good luck with the hunt!
 

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