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Markbass CMD 102P additional cabinet: which one?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Tyler13, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. Dec 5, 2007 #1
    Tyler13

    Tyler13 Guest

    Aug 1, 2007
    Italy, Milan
    Hi eveybody,I'm new in this forum and I write from Italy, the Markbass country

    I'm a happy owner of the MB combo 2x10 and I'm gonna buy an extension cabinet in order to get a more powerful rig

    I'm very indecise among these MB cabinets:
    104HF or HR
    151HF or HR or Traveler
    102HF or traveler


    Otherwise I've a GAS for the new head R500. In this case I'd buy a new cabinet, maybe the new CL106 or one 104

    Greeting from Italy :)
     
  2. Dec 5, 2007 #2
    YCBass

    YCBass

    Aug 29, 2007
    SoCal
    Hi, when I get an extension for mine I think it will be a 102 - either the Traveller or the HF. The thought of getting a 104HF or even the Traveller 104 sounds great but IMHO it'll defeat the purpose of why I got MB to begin with - to go smaller and lighter. I also tried the 151 but I liked the sound of the 102 better, seems to sound deeper (to my surprise).

    Phat Daddy; who was responsible for me really considering this combo; went with the 104HF... I'm sure he will chime in if he sees this thread.

    Either way you can't go wrong, MB rocks!
     
  3. Dec 5, 2007 #3
    Tyler13

    Tyler13 Guest

    Aug 1, 2007
    Italy, Milan
    And what about the MB R500?
    Does it have sense to sell the combo for this head? I love the warm tube sound but however I want something light
     
  4. Dec 6, 2007 #4
    figuredbass

    figuredbass Supporting Member

    Jul 11, 2007
    NYC vicinity
    Would you consider the Traveler 121H? I know that cabinet won an award, and is only 34 pounds. And I believe 2 - 12's @ 500 watts should be enough for virtually every situation.
     
  5. Dec 6, 2007 #5
    phat daddy

    phat daddy Guest

    Jun 16, 2006
    Tampa Bay, FL
    I've got the 104HF with mine and I love the result. Very powerful, full range sound. I would suggest that any way you go, get an HF cab because the CMD 102P is front-ported. This way the look and sound of the cabs would match. These cabs generally have a more pronounced low end by design. The 102HF looks to be a really cool cab as well (as you can tell I'm a big advocate of 10" speakers).

    What's up, YCbass!
     
  6. Dec 6, 2007 #6
    Tyler13

    Tyler13 Guest

    Aug 1, 2007
    Italy, Milan
    I knew that the CMD102 is rear-ported, am I wrong?

    I haven't considered the 121 because I don't think that 2x10+1x12 would be a nice couple...

    Phat Daddy, isn't the 104HF too heavy to transport?
     
  7. Dec 6, 2007 #7
    Njxt2

    Njxt2 Guest

    Nov 7, 2007
    Limoges/France
    And what about a nice 1x15 ?
     
  8. Dec 6, 2007 #8
    Tyler13

    Tyler13 Guest

    Aug 1, 2007
    Italy, Milan
    Yes, it' one of my options :)

    151HF or HR or Traveler
     
  9. Dec 6, 2007 #9
    figuredbass

    figuredbass Supporting Member

    Jul 11, 2007
    NYC vicinity
    Oops...you're right. I confused the 102 combo with the 121 combo - sorry. :oops:
     
  10. Dec 6, 2007 #10
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    MB recommends combining rear and front port speakers. I'd go for 10"s in your case. Then again, I don't like 15"s so don't listen to me ;)
     
  11. Dec 6, 2007 #11
    Tyler13

    Tyler13 Guest

    Aug 1, 2007
    Italy, Milan
    Which one between 104HF and 102HF?
     
  12. Dec 6, 2007 #12
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Depnds on how much air you want to move. I would think they both are quite capable of doing that. And for my purposes, a 4-10" rig is well more than enough air I'd have to move.
     
  13. Dec 6, 2007 #13
    Tyler13

    Tyler13 Guest

    Aug 1, 2007
    Italy, Milan
    My other option would be sell the combo and buy a R500 head + a 4x10 cabinet but I don't know if it's worth
     
  14. Dec 6, 2007 #14
    phat daddy

    phat daddy Guest

    Jun 16, 2006
    Tampa Bay, FL
    The CMD 102P is definately a front-ported enclosure. The port is in the form of a large vent underneath the two 10's. There are no ports in the rear. If you're going strictly on moving a good amount of air along with portability, the 102HF would be an obvious choice. If you don't mind a little lifting, the 104HF isn't too heavy and moves a lot more air. I've got pop-out casters on mine, makes moving around a cinche.