I just got the CMD102P IV and I'm loving it. However I'm in the unique position of having a little more money to burn and I'm thinking of adding a cabinet, and would like some thoughts. I'll be keeping it MarkBass, but would like to hear some reasons for single speaker cabs vs. 2 or 4 speakers, Traveller models vs. the newer MBR58 models, etc. All thought are welcome.
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MarkBass Cab Recommendations
- Thread starter dkissfan1
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Bump....
I guess I've narrowed it to the Traveler 102P or the Standard 102HF, but I'm not sure if I need front or rear ported. 4 speakers seems overkill for my needs. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
I guess I've narrowed it to the Traveler 102P or the Standard 102HF, but I'm not sure if I need front or rear ported. 4 speakers seems overkill for my needs. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
both will pair nice and both are a popular companion for the combo. Traveler is lighter, the 102HF has a better horn (sadly, you cannot turn off the one in combo) and will provide a little more heft.
as for rear vs front ports on MB cabs, the TB consensus is their front-ported ones are more bass-heavy, or perceived as such. a rear port usually doesn't get in the way, but sometimes it does (like if you tilt it). per MarkBass it's safe to combine cabs with rear and front ports.
I have a 58R cab, but not sure how it matches the old combos. beware, once you'd get your hands on them, you'd also want all your cabs that light, and a cmd102p would seem to you a heavy monster.
as for rear vs front ports on MB cabs, the TB consensus is their front-ported ones are more bass-heavy, or perceived as such. a rear port usually doesn't get in the way, but sometimes it does (like if you tilt it). per MarkBass it's safe to combine cabs with rear and front ports.
I have a 58R cab, but not sure how it matches the old combos. beware, once you'd get your hands on them, you'd also want all your cabs that light, and a cmd102p would seem to you a heavy monster.
Thanks for the info! I was considering the 4x10 also, but it was way overkill and would’ve just been for looks.
I was debating a single speaker cab too, but I think the matching one might be better.
I was debating a single speaker cab too, but I think the matching one might be better.
You've been a big help with my recent purchase decisions. I appreciate it.
It arrived today and sounds great.
Strange question though: I can't tell an audible difference when I adjust the tweeter volume on the cab. Is it really that subtle, is there something I'm doing wrong, or is it possibly not working?
Strange question though: I can't tell an audible difference when I adjust the tweeter volume on the cab. Is it really that subtle, is there something I'm doing wrong, or is it possibly not working?
It was used and “excellent” from GC. It looks brand new and still has the stickers on it. This particular bass is passive, eq at 12 on the bass and 1:00 on the amp.
Ok, I'd return it. Regardless of it's physical condition, maybe the original owner put a hurting on it and returned while still under warranty. If you're sure the horn is dead, get your money back or another cabinet while you can.
It's a bit of a risk buying pre-owned gear if you can't test 1st. Sorry you're dealing with this issue but GC should take care of you.
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I’m going to spend a little time with it this afternoon and make sure. To be clear though: how drastic is the difference in sound when adjusting this? I haven’t owned this cab before, so I don’t have any experience with it.
Never mind, crisis averted. I tested it with no instrument plugged in and it’s clearly got a hiss when the volume is turned up, so I was just over analyzing I guess.
thanks for the help.
thanks for the help.
I wouldn't say, the horn is like very sparkly, but disabling it surely should make everything above 3.5kHz be non-present.
with tone all the way cw, old school at all the way ccw and treble not subdued you should hear some difference.
however if you're trying this without unplugging the other cab, you might hear the highs from the non-defeatable tweeter of the second cab.
That's probably a factor. I don't have a separate head to test the cab apart from the combo, so I'm getting the combo highs in there. But, I was able to test it this morning and I'm confident it's working. Just couldn't really give it the attention it needed yesterday with all the kids running around breaking things.
just unplug the stock cabinet, there's a plugged in jack at the bottom, where you plug the power cord
power off the combo before plugging and unplugging, as it's a jack connection
p.s. this is also the way to go, if you'll need to plug into some efficient 4 ohm cabinet
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Just got this combo about a few weeks ago and just played out with it
for the first time this last Saturday at an outdoor festival ! I was very pleased with the tone and coverage area.
I have an old GK 400rb and an SWR 4x10 that I have used for years.
I wasn't sure how well combo would work so I set both up. Turned up I didn't need the GK.
That got me thinking maybe an ext cab maybe a good idea for future use.
I ran the DI to the sound system with great results. I was impressed.
Plus the 26. lbs was impressive as well. My SWR is 8ohms so that got me thinking if
it would work with the combos one 12? or maybe I'll look for an additional 12.
Any thoughts on that?
Oops, just noticed a different combo than mine but thought I'd chime in.....sorry!!
for the first time this last Saturday at an outdoor festival ! I was very pleased with the tone and coverage area.
I have an old GK 400rb and an SWR 4x10 that I have used for years.
I wasn't sure how well combo would work so I set both up. Turned up I didn't need the GK.
That got me thinking maybe an ext cab maybe a good idea for future use.
I ran the DI to the sound system with great results. I was impressed.
Plus the 26. lbs was impressive as well. My SWR is 8ohms so that got me thinking if
it would work with the combos one 12? or maybe I'll look for an additional 12.
Any thoughts on that?
Oops, just noticed a different combo than mine but thought I'd chime in.....sorry!!
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Try this. DO NOT PLUG AN INSTRUMENT IN BUT MAX THE AMP MASTER, GAIN, TREBLE KNOB and put your ear near the tweeter. Now turn the tweeter attenuator up and down. You should hear the tweeter hissing to variable levels. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! AGAIN, DON'T HAVE ANY INSTRUMENT PLUGGED IN THAT COULD CAUSE ANY POPPING THROUGH THE TWEETER. I don't want you to hurt your ears. You may not have to get too close to hear the hiss if the treble, gain and master are maxed.
