Mesa Subway Combination Recommendation

[ELG60]

My rig for last night's job: Works great. Tilt and roll. Cab weighs under 60#.I can get it, my equipment tote, and 2 basses in on a hand truck in one load.

 

[Medicine Man]

The subway 15 is a gem. I would get one and see if you even need a second.

 

[Element Zero]

I have subway 410s and 210s. Using D800+. The nice thing about using 2 210s is the height since the speakers are diagonal. I have been using this rig for over 2 years/ 200 shows and it has been dead reliable and sounds amazing.

The 210s horizontally and 410 up top is just one of many dreams of mine. For now, I just “settle” with this

 

[ezstep]

In the Subway line, I have two 1x15's and a single 2x12. Two 15's sounds HUGE and is quite remarkable. LOUD, plenty of lows, plenty of clarity. But,the single 2x12 is also quite remarkable. LOUD, plenty of lows, plenty of clarity. Hmmmm...... I would say over the past two years that I have gigged with the 2x12 about 90% of the time, indoors or out. I would say that it depends on how much p.a. support you will have available.

First world problem. lol

 

[Laklandfan]

I like the subway 15 cabs , and most gigs I do especially with PA support one cab is enough. It sounds great and I’ve gotten compliments from a few other bass players about it. Haven’t tried the 10s though, but I could see a 210 being interesting.

I’ve been using double 115 setup for years, but I’ve wondered about trying a 2x12 to be louder than 1x15 but shorter/lighter than 2x15. I wish the 212 had the tiltback wheels like the 2x15 though. My drummer prefers when I only bring 115 on a gig though.

 

[agedhorse]

I don't understand the urge to mix different cabs, even if they are 'designed to work together'. If you start with a very good sounding speaker cab, what are you trying to accomplish by adding another, different sound source? If you want/need more volume, add more of the same type of cab; they'll have a better chance of coupling advantageously than two dissimilar sources. IMO, the only remotely plausible justification for mixing and matching cabs is to try to compensate for response deficiencies in the cabs -- deficiencies that the Subway speaker systems don't really have.

Personal taste, for example a 115 + 210 has a different mid character with a rounder low end.

 

[Redbrangus]

Personal taste, for example a 115 + 210 has a different mid character with a rounder low end.

OK, I'll bite. Than what?

 

[Element Zero]

OK, I'll bite. Than what?

Probably than 2 115s

 

[agedhorse]

OK, I'll bite. Than what?

The 210 has a different mid character than the 115, getting the 210 on top of the 115 at ear level gives a different experience that some players prefer over 2 x 115's. The 112 also has a different mid character, both are a little more aggressive but in different ways. Some of it is also texture, not just tone.

 

[BobKos]

I have (2) Mesa amps (TT800 & WD800) and originally I had a set of 115 Subway speakers. I recently added a 210 to each 115 and put a subway amp in front of each stack. These rigs each sound best IMO with the 210 / 115 combination. If you are used to the 410 (my other amp is (2) 410 Edens), the 210 subway would be my first stop or if you can swing both get a 210 / 115 stack as described above. Good stuff.

 

[Bushrod Johnson]

I have 2 1x12’s with a D800. Lightweight (33 lbs each), flexible and sounds great. Perfect in both a smaller bar (1 cab) and large hall (2 cabs).

 

[eweise2]

I went with a 2X12. My rational being that its fairly easy to carry and I wouldn't need anything larger ever (and cheaper than buying single speakers).

 

[One Way]

115 and 210 work well for me. I particularly like the Subway D800+ too

 

[murphy]

I have (2) Mesa amps (TT800 & WD800) and originally I had a set of 115 Subway speakers. I recently added a 210 to each 115 and put a subway amp in front of each stack. These rigs each sound best IMO with the 210 / 115 combination. If you are used to the 410 (my other amp is (2) 410 Edens), the 210 subway would be my first stop or if you can swing both get a 210 / 115 stack as described above. Good stuff.

I used Eden 410 XLTs for years...and with 210XLTs...but the most glorious sound at that time was when I added my Bergantino HT115 under the Eden 410XLT.....The ultimate sound!

OK....now back to Mesa.........

 

[murphy]

I particularly like the Subway D800+ too

I have one of those too...and it is my favorite amp.

If I could lift and carry an SVT or Fender Super bassman etc.....well...

 

[Derek Kay]

A 1x15 plus a 1x12 is my favorite combination.
It gives me a wider spectrum, satisfactory impedance & wattage, and easy porterage.
It gives me choices for small, medium and bigger venues.

 

[petch]

A 1x15 plus a 1x12 is my favorite combination.
It gives me a wider spectrum, satisfactory impedance & wattage, and easy porterage.
It gives me choices for small, medium and bigger venues.

This. ^^^^^

 

[bucephylus]

I’m fortunate to have (2) of the 115’s AND (2) of the 112’s.

This provides lots of options. Most of my gigs have substantial FoH delivery to the audience, with the stage rig mainly providing stage mix. Stages come in different sizes and shapes; so, I use different configs, depending.

I will say that the 112 on top of the 115 provides excellent tonal options; though the main thing is that these cabs are incredibly well designed, with all sounding excellent. I am less interested in the cork sniffing diffs as time passes; since those differences just don’t seem to affect my stage mix voice a whole lot.

 

[ad9000]

I'm surprised to see only one other recommendation for the Subway 212. I love mine - it's loud enough to handle any situation I find myself in, even occasional outdoor or festival gigs with a pretty loud 8 piece band, yet it has a relatively small footprint and is a very manageable weight (52 lbs but it seems lighter). I personally prefer using a single cabinet over multiple ones, so the 212 fills the bill for me 100%.

 

[Pontiac Thrasher]

I'm selling my SWR900 and (2) 4x10 Goliath cabs to reduce weight. Still considering Markbass but leaning toward Mesa Subway Cabinets. I'm primarily a classic rock player. Looking for recommendations on a 1x15 with a 2x10, or should I get (2) 1x15's?, or maybe a 1x12 for my second cabinet when needed? I'd most likely buy the TT80 if I go with Mesa.

This pair of stacks would do it, and offers flexibilty.

Love the 112's, played this for awhile today and totally enjoyed it, and love the TT800s too : )