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New Bergantino Neo Line; Pt. 2

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I was *this* close to buying a CN212, but ended up wanting the modular setup. I'm not disappointed. They make for an easy schlep as is, but I also snagged one of these guys at Costco last weekend for $19.99. Folds up and requires almost zero packing space in my car.

WIN.

5sg.

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The Magna Cart!!!!. I now have two of these things. Every musician should own one of these.
 
Jazz4,
You mentioned pairing with your HD112, just an FYI the CN112 is a 4ohm cab.

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Sorry, I'm an idiot I thought he was talking pairing a 2 with a 1.

I just reread his post and realized he was talking 1 & 1.

Even stupider, I wrote 112 in my response... That was just a typo.
Please disregard everything I just said. Lol
 
I will be shocked if you are not totally pleased with the CN212! Keep us posted!

For an uber portable 2X12 it held up quite well despite some pretty hard playing but overall it performed admirably. I still think a 410 has more muscle down low but it sacrifices some of the more open upper midrange response that this 2 X 12 cabinet really delivers nicely.
 
I had a great time with the cab last night. Takes eq really really well. It put a nice pillow under the band but I could hear every note. The biggest test for me is at the end of a two hour gig when everything can get "smeary" in your ears and head... Not last night.

The TH500 was set at: gain 9, drive 11:30, mid freq 9, mid 1:30, bass noon, treble 2. Tweet on cab at 10:30. Depending on the tune I adjusted bass at the bass. The band is a 5 piece drum, guitar, key, sax, and bass. All originals.

I loved how effects sounded through the cab. My Octamizer has never sounded better. Clear and pounding. Filter twin had a ton of detail and was dripping funk. I usually dislike using chorus, but It stayed focused and didn't get too "swimmy." Great upper mid detail on every effect.

It was one of our best gigs in a room we all know well. Everyone thought the bass sound was a huge reason. The clarity was stunning... Again all while pumping bass. I could go burpy finger style to slap to thick and chewy all with hand and pickup placement. It reacted superbly to everything I threw at it.

At the end, the sound guy said he never really had me in the mains and the cab covered the room without being overly loud or boomy. He saw me go to pick it up and asked if I needed a hand... Nope.
 
I just got a HD212 and love it. I thought about getting another HD212. But after reading this, should I get a CN212 instead.

So is a CN212 + HD212 CaptainWally (tm) approved or approved by any one else. 2 ohm's is ok.

Dude! Are you looking to destroy a small planet or something? :)

Can't say myself, other than to extrapolate the 112 experience, which, as noted, is favorable.
 
Since we're talking about mixing and matching.....opinions on how a CN212 would pair with an AE212?

I still haven't gigged it yet, but I thought they paired up fairly well when I put both together with an SVT for an hour or so.

The next time we play a large outdoor show and I have the ability to bring both cabs I will. I know we're playing some huge party in October, but I haven't been told if it's inside or out yet...
 
Since we're talking about mixing and matching.....opinions on how a CN212 would pair with an AE212?

I wouldn't.
The CN212 is probably going to "fill in some holes" that the response on the AE212 presents, while the AE212 is going to widen the low end for sure. I wouldn't be surprised if the AE212 disappears somewhat because the CN Series seems more efficient to my ears but I can't be quoted as I'm not sure of the specs. AE = big wide deep warm smooth hi-fi, CN= punchy focused more mid bass content. I don't think that in the end, the pairing would realize as much benefit as pairing two CN212's together. THAT would be a slamming rig. Just my .02
 
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