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Need lighter cabs

#84
Larry99 said:
So getting old and blah blah blah need lightweight cabinets blah blah blah...
Any other options beside Markbass and Aguilar? ...by that I mean 15s in the neighborhood of 35 lbs.
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The [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] by DNA is a pretty special 115 cab. It will handle 450-watts rms and that gives it a max SPL of 130db. It also has a very clear and unusually articulate sound, sort of like a 112 on steroids. Weight is 42-lbs, which isn't the lightest, but also far from the heaviest and, best of all, putting out 130db with just the single 115 cab means you probably won't be needing a second one. Street price is $749.
 
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#85
Kipp Harrington said:
"I'm being told I'd have to wait 4-6 months if I ordered today."

Some things are worth waiting for... just sayin'
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Not if I need them before then.

I can't show up for high profile gigs with shabby old gear and say "but I'm getting better stuff in a few months". That's a good way to be told "don't worry, I'll have a new bass player by then".
 
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#90
BassoSaku said:
Vote to Barefaced from here as well. Outstanding and lightweight cabinets.
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Dave W said:
Another vote for Barefaced. Been playing their stuff for years and have never been disappointed. Same with Bergantino actually.
I haven't tried the Mesa Subway stuff myself but they get rave reviews here. I wouldn't hesitate to check them out.
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Based on TB reviews, I'd check out the subway 15" cabs if it HAS to be a 15.
I used to play 410, then 2x 115, went from there to 2x 212 because 115 was often not enough where 212 would suffice. Then I discovered barefaced with their ridiculous claim that one of their 112s will easily keep up with a normal 212. I bought one and tested it against my Aguilar 212 and found it to be true (in my environment, YMMV) that at super high volume levels, the 212 started to change its voicing (the bass could not keep up with the mids). My barefaced cab was able to get to the same perceived volume, but kept its near flat response.
I did not test out how far I could push the cabs because I only had around 450 Watts per channel available and both cabs were taking that without problems.

I bring both cabs to most gigs, and then leave one in the car, just to be sure. It is weird, because most gigs I play with an amp require solid volume and I usually brought a 410, 215 or did the same with 212 cabs (bring both, then check if one is enough).
 
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#91
el murdoque said:
Then I discovered barefaced with their ridiculous claim that one of their 112s will easily keep up with a normal 212. I bought one and tested it against my Aguilar 212 and found it to be true (in my environment, YMMV)
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Those cabs are insane. I had a couple of cabs going head to head with Barefaced and the surprising thing was that they both were VERY much quieter than the Barefaced. Same amp, same cables. Very Noticeable difference.
 
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#92
lomo said:
If your budget permits, Barefaced...lighter than Mesa and Berg per volume output, but pricier...they have 2 lines...one with 10" drivers for more classic, coloured sound, and one with 12" drivers for near flat response. The Mesa 115 weighs about 40 lbs. The Barefaced BB3 weighs just about 30 lbs (one hand carry) and can match the Mesa for both volume and low end extension IME, but with less colouration. The BB3 will fill a small bar on its' own.
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I replaced my Mesa Boogie Powerhouse cabs for barefaced cabs. No regrets
 
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#96
lomo said:
Which BF cab(s) do you have? I have a One10 and a BB3. I do wonder whether I'd prefer a 2nd One 10 with tweet over the BB3 for louder situations....and the right answer is probably "sometimes yes and sometimes no", depending on the bass and head.
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I had a one10 and sold it for a Super Compact and a Super Midget. I'm not too keen on tweeters.
I would like a pair of one10's to go along with them. For home practice and for a rig with an even smaller footprint.
 
#97
lomo said:
Which BF cab(s) do you have? I have a One10 and a BB3. I do wonder whether I'd prefer a 2nd One 10 with tweet over the BB3 for louder situations....and the right answer is probably "sometimes yes and sometimes no", depending on the bass and head.
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That is the correct answer, as a pair of One 10's won't really give you more output than a single BB3. It will sound different, and it will put one cab up higher, but those will be the main differences.
 

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