If you can stretch to get one of these I think you would be well served. Unless there is something you love about 4X10 I personally like a 12 or 15 stack.
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Need to choose cab
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No, I'm not set on 4x10. I've looked at the Genzler on zzsounds and I'm considering it as well. I just don't know if it will work for a rock outfit. We don't play absurdly loud and most clubs are mid to small size where we play. If we do an outdoor gig I can always go direct as well.
It's not one of the options you mentioned, but my 4x10 of choice is a TC Electronic RS410.
Edit: I wouldn't call it light...
Edit: I wouldn't call it light...
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IME I'd rather have a great 2X12 than a good 4X10. You might be surprised how much those Faital 12's kick. If you guys are super loud are you looking at 4X10's to eventually add a second for an 8X10 Stack? Then it would make more sense I think to go 4X10.
There are two ways a square 410 box can broadcast 'clean midrange.
Either a .5 alignment à là Barefaced.
Or a dedicated mid driver with a crossover. Never seen one.
Either a .5 alignment à là Barefaced.
Or a dedicated mid driver with a crossover. Never seen one.
Out of the two I personally prefer the Eden, they have a nice sound. I used one many times with different heads but I've always been able to get the warm but clear sound from the Eden, nothing wrong with the Fender either it's just personal preference.
"I've looked at the Genzler on zzsounds and I'm considering it as well. I just don't know if it will work for a rock outfit..."
No worries, mate. It'll work for any outfit.
No worries, mate. It'll work for any outfit.
True but the sound more than makes up for that in my opinion. Although weight is a consideration, it just doesn't trump the sound you get as far as I'm concerned. My single 410 cabinet (DNS-410) is 79-lbs, but it replaces a 115 + 410 stack (approx. 115-lbs) that I used before. The sound is an order of magnitude better (clearer, more articulate, and MUCH louder) and I never need to lug around an 810 even for festival gigs. Take weight into consideration but don't give it primary importance or you may regret it down the road.
As others have said, you really need to take your bass and amp and go play both of these to see what fits you the best.
Yep, in the end it's going to come down to that. I might do that next week and let you guys know what I decided.
Hello friends.
After much research on bass cabs (mainly 4x10s and 2x12s) I have finally settled for the Genzler MG212T Magellan Bass Cab. Considerations were many: Price, Weight, Size, Speaker Brand and venues that I mostly play.
The main factors that swayed me for the Genzler cab were the speakers and then the weight.
Everywhere I read about the Faitals were positive reviews and granted, I'm going on reading articles, reviews, speaker specs and watching some videos but at some point I figured, it was worth taking a chance and since there is no store (as far as I know) that has them for me to try out, I took the plunge. Another consideration was that I can return them within 45 days after purchase if I don't like them.
The cab will arrive this coming Friday so I'll have some time on the weekend to give them a first run. I will let you know what I think.
Thank you kindly for your thoughts and suggestions.
Freddy.
After much research on bass cabs (mainly 4x10s and 2x12s) I have finally settled for the Genzler MG212T Magellan Bass Cab. Considerations were many: Price, Weight, Size, Speaker Brand and venues that I mostly play.
The main factors that swayed me for the Genzler cab were the speakers and then the weight.
Everywhere I read about the Faitals were positive reviews and granted, I'm going on reading articles, reviews, speaker specs and watching some videos but at some point I figured, it was worth taking a chance and since there is no store (as far as I know) that has them for me to try out, I took the plunge. Another consideration was that I can return them within 45 days after purchase if I don't like them.
The cab will arrive this coming Friday so I'll have some time on the weekend to give them a first run. I will let you know what I think.
Thank you kindly for your thoughts and suggestions.
Freddy.
That is exactly what I purchased. Cab should arrive Friday. I'm exited about it!
I'm going to play with it over the weekend and I'm going to post my findings afterwards.
Cheers.
