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(these discussions are so often so very interesting...)
wintremute
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We know you're serious. We also know that there is a serious line in the sand where one side is completely against mixing cabs, and the other thinks there's nothing wrong with it. They're so serious about it, heated arguments ensue. So I'm seriously waiting to see how this thread goes.
wintremute
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Having two different brands/models of 15" cabs COULD (not always) result in phase cancelation and other issues to to different frequency responses and cabinet tuning.
In other words, two non-matching cans COULD sound worse than one.
However, if you go with to of the identical cab, they will respond the same and have the same frequency response. In essence, you will all but double your volume of the same tone.
Mixed drivers (aka different size speakers) conversations here often turn into arguments. People will post anecdotal evidence that their 1-18" cab paired with a 6-8" cab sounds like the left hand of God on a 20 foot Steinway. Then another guy will post a pic of multiple driver cabs with several different sized speakers that are designed to work together and chaos ensues.
In your situation, you already have one cab. My suggestions are these...
1) Get another one just like it.
2) Sell that one and get two matching cabs.
3) Sell that one and get one super-duper cab that will handle all of you volume needs.
Best of luck either way.
In other words, two non-matching cans COULD sound worse than one.
However, if you go with to of the identical cab, they will respond the same and have the same frequency response. In essence, you will all but double your volume of the same tone.
Mixed drivers (aka different size speakers) conversations here often turn into arguments. People will post anecdotal evidence that their 1-18" cab paired with a 6-8" cab sounds like the left hand of God on a 20 foot Steinway. Then another guy will post a pic of multiple driver cabs with several different sized speakers that are designed to work together and chaos ensues.
In your situation, you already have one cab. My suggestions are these...
1) Get another one just like it.
2) Sell that one and get two matching cabs.
3) Sell that one and get one super-duper cab that will handle all of you volume needs.
Best of luck either way.
I think so. I've tried the 210 and 115 setup and do prefer the matching cab set up. Just my ears. Many like the opposite with unmatched. Try it both ways. See what you like.
I tried the 2x10 + 15 setup and the 15 ended up being the alpha cab... so I added another 2x10 and sold the 15... eventually I sold them and got two 2x12.. I've been satisfied ever since ... for now 
Hi Countrybass
identical twins are perfect if you like your sound, just buy the same cab that you have (easy!!!
)If you want to change your sound, try as many combinations as you can before buying!
Try those with your amp and the cab you have and with your band! (not so easy!!!
)Otherwise you might be disappointed by the result
may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
I gigged a Mesa Boogie 210 + 115 with EV's for many years. Then a Berg 210 and 112 rig. Both had a great sound and were successful combinations. So cabs can be mixed.
Advice will probably mean more if we know what cab you already have.
Advice will probably mean more if we know what cab you already have.
Thanks for all the replies...it gives me a lot to think about. I like the sound I'm getting so getting the same sounds like solid advice. I don't have a music store here the closest one is over 3 hrs away so I don't have the luxury to try anything out. That's why I'm asking for advice. The amp and cab are both Carvin...I am very satisfied with the quality. I just came across some extra cash and decided to add a cab to my rig.The weight of my 15 is about 30 lbs...I was looking to keep the weight down as much as possible,that's why I'm looking at a 15 or 2 10s.
Absolutely. For larger gigs, I use an Accugroove Tri112 and Tri110. These are 3-way cabs, so I stack the 110 horizontally on the 112 in such a way that the woofers, mid range and tweeters are all vertically aligned. It works beautifully.
I've also mixed cabs from other manufacturers that didn't sound so well, so it doesn't always work.
In addition to knowing what cab you already have, it would be helpful to know what you feel is lacking in the 1x15 that you think the 2x10 will do for you? What aspect of your sound are you trying to address?
Are there any local players who you can get together with and try different amps and cabs?
If you can't do that, your safest bet, if you "love" the sound you're getting right now, is to get another cab like the one you already have. That is the "less risk and get more of what you know" option.
If you can't do that, your safest bet, if you "love" the sound you're getting right now, is to get another cab like the one you already have. That is the "less risk and get more of what you know" option.
