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Most under rated 210 IYO

DougD

DougD

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Sep 19, 2002
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I'm just wondering (yes i searched). In your opinion, what is the most under rated 210 that you have come across? I'm talking in terms of low end, portability and power handling. Not the high-priced cab of the week here on Talkbass. But a solid or great performing 210 that most people overlook. Whats on the top of your list of hidden gems?
 
#3
Baird6869 said:
I really like the TC Electronics RC210.

Inexpensive, fairly light and seem to sound great with any head (I have used Aguilar, Genz Benz, Ampeg, GK, MB, TC, Mesa, Traynor, etc).
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Yes I've heard a lot about that cab here on TB. It seems to be a good cab, but I'm looking for something that does not have a mega thread or has been on the TB gear dojoure list (which TC cabs were at one time)
 
#6
This is, of course, biased, but my Marshall DBS 7210 is easily one of the best sounding cabs I heard. Big and heavy for a 210 and not the lowest voiced cab either, but it can shake the walls if needed.
 
#10
I've always felt that the Mesa/Boogie PH210 never got the love it deserved. Yeah, it's bigger than some of the competition, but it sounds bigger, too (and since it uses neo-based drivers, it's not ridiculously heavy).

Another 2x10 that doesn't get a ton of attention, but is very high on my list, is the Glockenklang Duo.

The EA-NL210, Bergantino AE210/HS210/HD210 and TecAmp S210 are all quite good, but perhaps not enough of a "sleeper" brand for you. :smug:

If you have a lot of watts and don't mind the weight, the Wayne Jones 2x10 is darned impressive, too.
 
#12
EV B-210. I used to have two of them, what a great full, deep tone. EV rarely advertised them so they pretty much were under the radar along with it's siblings, the B-410 and B-115. Not the lightest 210 made but one of the best sounding, IMO.
 
#14
Hartke 2.5 XL. I believe it is the best cabinet they have made. Strange that it was discontinued. Very deep and loud enough to handle a medium sized gig alone. Probably not a big seller but it should have been. Not to be confused with the 210 xl, a very different animal.
 
#17
BassmanPaul said:
Acme B2 without a doubt! I own four but only ever need a pair in a vertical stack. :)
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Ooh, good call! Acme cabs are a little power hungry, but power is cheap and plentiful nowadays, and Acmes are an incredible bang for the buck. Very even and balanced sounding. :cool:
 
#18
kelleysdad said:
Hartke 2.5 XL. I believe it is the best cabinet they have made. Strange that it was discontinued. Very deep and loud enough to handle a medium sized gig alone. Probably not a big seller but it should have been. Not to be confused with the 210 xl, a very different animal.
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Bam! Another great call! I remember when MikeBass brought one of these down to a GTG I had in my basement. It really blew me away, and it definitely held its own in the company of a number of higher priced cabs. That's a darned good cab. :cool:
 

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