Markbass Cabinets: Help me to choose

The MB 102HF is actually the only Markbass cabinet that I've tried paired with the MB LMKII head.
It sounded great! I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of low end it was capable of producing. I would go with the 102HF. I like the sound of a single 15 but typically only when paired with 10' or 12's.

 

Buy a 2x10 first. Then get the 1X15 if you think you need more bottom, or add another 2x10.

 

I have the STD 102HF and the Traveller 102p and it's a great pairing.

I gigged with just the 102p tonight and although it sounded really good, the 102HF has a much bigger sound and would cover virtually all of my gig needs by itself. The cabinets really shine when paired though.

Having said that the other option might be good too (I've not tried the 151HR).

 

I voted the 15". As I gigged with a single EV 1x15" for years & I find they DO provide plenty of tops as well as bottom end punch. BUT IF the 2x10" does supply plenty of low end -ROOM FILLING ( important IMHO) punch- then try that 1st. IMHO I'd get the 15" 1st -knowing this'll supply ALL the BOTTOM end [ this IS bass guitar after all ] & power for the band-the last thing U want is for it to sound thin & 'lacking' in the bottom end-then get the 2x10" later to give U some top end snap etc..
Just my 2c.

 

I don't play a 5 string but the current STD102HF (the double ported version ) has real chest thumping lows.

I don't know what version of the cab you are looking at - is the new version shipping yet?

 

No problems with the B with the 102HF, plenty of lows

 

Are you able to get to a shop and try these for yourself? Once you have it narrowed down to MarkBass, like you do, you really just need to try out different combinations of cabinets and see what sounds best to your ears.

Good luck,
Liam

 

I tried the 102P on a gig by itself, it just didn't have the huevos grandes to get the job done by itself. I tried the 151P in the store, it was a lot louder, and had a fuller range than the 102P. If I was doing nothing but jazz, the 102P would be a great choice, but playing rock I'd go with the 151P and 102P together, or the 102HF paired with the 102P. That's my opinion, anyway. Best case, money no object, the 151HF and the 102HF.

 

I have a Traveler 102P and a Traveler 151P. As stated above, the 151 is way punchier, and it handles much more power. It is also a very fast 15", which makes it perfect as a standalone (also due to the adjustable tweeter that is featured too).

I don't see the point of getting two different 2x10 cabs ; having one 2x10 and one 1x15 gives more versatility, IMO.

Hope this helps
Jay

 

^ Yup. What he said.