Markbass Casa - 2x15 or 4x10 cab?

[Tamas Ritter]

Hey Guys, It might be a difficult question to answer online but unfortunately, I have no option to audition these cabs anywhere. It seems I have an opportunity to pick up a Markbass Casa head, I am a big fan of Michael League and I am generally going for more old-school tones, not much slapping if at all so it seems fitting.
I know Mesa and Bergantino are the hot stuff right now and I have a Mesa guitar amp so I would happily go that way but these are out of stock everywhere in Europe. So, the question is what might steer you away from picking the Markbass 2x15 classic cab (new) over the seemingly default pairing with the 4x10 Casa cab (new) or I also have an opportunity to go for a used Mesa Traditional Powerhouse 4x10.
I play a 1x15 combo right now, I think I prefer the form factor and looks of the 2x15 and in general, like the sound of 15s but it changes from cab to cab. The 4x10 is a bit cheaper and seems to be the "factory pairing" so I am just not sure how much it is tuned for that and how the head would pair with the 2x15. Any help in appreciated!

 

[SJan3]

I've not heard them but I'd think that the Casa head and 2x15" Classic cabinet would pair very well and have good low end as it is a ported cab. The 4x10" is sealed so more mid focused, punchy, maybe not as efficient. I do love the look of these cabinets and I think the bass community has missed out by not giving these cabs a go.

 

[LiptonJigglers]

I have the original 152 Mark Bass cab with the black B+C(?) Speakers. If the new one is anything like it, grab it.
I play 70s punk, garage, swampy blues style. Kinda like a mix between Captain Beefheart, the Scientists and the Birthday Party. I don't slap or pop or noodle the bass like a lead guitarist. Straight out driving rhythms... fingers, no.picks.
Every band ive been in, has insisted I use this rig as all other cabs just don't cut it or provide the chest thumping, air movement, this delivers... our band is called Fat Mammoth for a reason...
The Markbass (and others) 410s 212s simply don't deliver the goods. 210s is just unimaginable.

 

[Marko 1]

Markbass 2x15 classic cab (new)

According to MarkBass those have been discontinued,

but if you can get one, I'd go with that.

 

[Tamas Ritter]

Yeah, you are right these are supposed to be discontinued but there is one shop in France that still has a few laying around apparently.

 

[August West]

I've not heard them but I'd think that the Casa head and 2x15" Classic cabinet would pair very well and have good low end as it is a ported cab. The 4x10" is sealed so more mid focused, punchy, maybe not as efficient. I do love the look of these cabinets and I think the bass community has missed out by not giving these cabs a go.

I agree with this. I have the Casa head and 104 cab and I am tempted to pick up a 2x15. The sealed 4x10 is more mid-focused. I like a fuller low end. If you're after a big pillowy low end, go with the 2x15.