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Mesa Boogie PowerHouse 2X10 and 1X12

#21
Chowderboots said:
Mesa Diesel cabs are the tightest sounding cabs I've ever heard.
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IMHO: Diesel cabs have the "old school/Ampegish" tone with a bump around 250Hz and not much above 1Kz... This is why MESA gets categorized as a "rock" product.

Powerhouse cabs are more "full range" and cleaner to my ear with a "smoother" tone that sounds awesome for any style... :cool:

IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO IMHO :cool:
 
#22
There's reason you're seeing a lot of all-Mesa backlines these days, usually with heavier bands.


They're amazing sounding, they're loud, tough, and mean.
Not to mention, they look incredible. Mesa makes really really really good stuff. Most people will tell you they make the best guitar 4x12 out there,
apparently they also make the best bass 4x12 too. I want one, I've heard nothing but rave reviews on them.
 
#23
I was very curious about how my Powerhouse 112 looks inside. So, if anyone is interested too, here are some shoots. Eminence custom speaker, input terminal looks like a part of my computer. Everything is so tight and perfect there, the best attention to detail I've seen.

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#25
I had a PH 2x10 for a while (as well as 2x12, 4x10, Diesel 1x15). I felt like it has more of a mid/low mid orientation than the 4x10. I bet that two of them stacked would sound different next to the 4x10, with the 4x10 being more "open."

Can't go wrong with it.. I bet it's a perfect complement for the PH 1x15. I gigged once with the 2x10 on top of my 2x12 and wasn't blown away (4x10 > 2x12 IMO), but it sounded good of course.

My issue with the 2x10 (and 2x10s in general) is that it's just not a high volume, room/venue filling beast. I didn't feel like it has a chance by itself next to a loud metal drummer. You can't expect miracles out of it!
 
#26
This seems like a good thread for a question that just popped into my head. I've been looking at light cabs for easy transport, but also know that the bulk and dimensions are much of my issue (I've posted before about my injury/recovery). Much as I've been lusting after things like fEARfuls, there aren't any near me to try. I've been a Mesa user (M6 head, PH115, and PH212 which I recently sold) for a while, and I like the sound I get.

I started thinking that I have the strength to hoist a 210. I can't hoist my 115, but I think it is mainly because of the dimensions. This got me thinking about things like using hand carts for hauling, and now I'm starting to think about a Mesa 210 as my next cab. The idea of a 210 and my M6 on a cart seems plausible for small gigs/rehearsals, and the 210+115 should have plenty of output for bigger noise when the time comes. Am I in the ballpark here, or is that magical thinking?

How do PH210 users set their cabs up when using them stand-alone? Vertical, horizontal, elevated? Have any of you paired them with a PH115, and what sort of results did you get? (yes, I've seen the thread/s about mixing cone size).
 
#28
I just got a ph210 and it beats the hell out of my orange 410. The lows are big and tight and I love the tweeter controls so you can control how much you need the bass to cut as per the room. Can't wait to pair it with a 12 or a 15.
 
#29
I've owned the Mesa WA since it came out paired with the older silver face PH 2x10 and PH 1x15. No matter where I play in or outdoors get compliments on my bass sound. I've played everything and will not sell my Mesa for anything. They are clean and can handle whatever you throw at them. Mesa Rulz others Drool!
 
#30
MoWBass said:
And what do you think about two PH210? That should be 4 ohms set up.
Has anybody tried two PH210? Is it load enough as an ampeg 810?
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I only have one PH210, but I'd have to think that two of them would be ridonkulous. In fact, I just may have to order me a second one...

But keep in mind, four 10's versus eight 10's isn't really a fair fight. With proper amplification, the 810 should still be louder. Now, three PH210's (which are ported) is probably a more fair fight - or alternately, a PH610. Hmmm... I do have a PH610 and an Ampeg SVT-810... :ninja:
 
#31
When store-trialing my GK 700RB-II, I compared the Neo cabs with the PH212.

The PH212 was almost like defying physics. It moved so much air that it was literally blowing my pant legs like a flag in a gale wind. It was an absolute monster! I stared at it a long time before finally going with the Neo 212-II. Why? Weight and Cost of the Mesa were both 50% higher. I just couldn't rationalize the delta particularly in the face of weight I really didn't want to deal with.

I think of the PH212 as my gold standard 212 cab. The Neo 212-II measures up nicely, but it is outclassed by the PH212 if weight and cost are no object.
 
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#32
I owned a ph210 and loved its tone even more then the ph410. I didnt keep it because it's not a practical stand alone cab in that it can't be put on its side easily and is usually only found in an 8 ohm configuration. It's heavy at 70 pounds, difficult to manouver, and too deep to easily fit onto a back seat. It would be great paired with another cab but the shape is awkward.

I bought a pair of PH112 cabs and have not looked back. The tone is fantastic, at about 42 pounds, they are easy to carry and fit easily on the back seat of my car side by side. One cab sounds very big and full for a single 12 but the pair sounds downright massive! Great cabs. I can't believe they don't sell mo of them.
 

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