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NV215

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by jacove, Nov 10, 2005.

  1. Nov 10, 2005 #1
    jacove

    jacove

    Apr 12, 2003
    Aalborg, Denmark
    Well, I have just placed an order for a Bergantino NV215! Having the NV610 right now and LOVE IT, I think I'll have some tonal flexibility with both these cabs.....and together!...phew, I just get dizzy thinking about it... :hyper: .... Bassically I just want a cab with some more booty and capility to fill the room, that's why I ordered. What amps do you guys use with the NV215, I plan to use the Aggie DB750. Do you use Auralex gramma pads or anything similar to get those BIG 15" off the floor, or isn't that a problem due to the sealed design?...
     
  2. Nov 10, 2005 #2
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    North central Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    Nice! Really, a great cab. My personal faves as far as amps go are either the Sadowsky SA200 or Trace Elliot V8. It rocks with pretty much any all-tube head, though. And of course, it will sound great with SS amps, too. I've powered it with a Walter Woods and a CA9 with several preamps, all to great effect.

    This is a relatively undiscovered gem, IMHO.

    Tom.
     
  3. Nov 10, 2005 #3
    jacove

    jacove

    Apr 12, 2003
    Aalborg, Denmark
    thanks Tom! I have appreciated the reviews you have made, it helped a lot when I should choose between the nv215 and nv425...I spoke to Jim also, he also recommended the 215 when I told him that I have the 610 allready
     
  4. Nov 10, 2005 #4
    metron

    metron Supporting Member

    Sep 12, 2003
    Denver
    I thought you had a 680/728 amp. What about using that to power both cabs? Now that would be impressive! :bassist:
     
  5. Nov 10, 2005 #5
    Big String

    Big String Supporting Member

    Apr 22, 2000
    Northwest Indiana
    When I had a NV610 it was the only cab I owned that did not benefit from the Gramma Pad, at least on the bottom for decoupling. It didn't set well either because of the wheels. I really don't think NV cabs need a decoupling devices, because of the sealed design. It always sounded the best just settin' on it's own. However I did use the Gramma atop the NV and it was fine and useful in that spot.
     
  6. Nov 10, 2005 #6
    jacove

    jacove

    Apr 12, 2003
    Aalborg, Denmark
    No, I don't have the DB680/DB728 any longer, unfortunalety, it was a damn nice amp!...The problem was I couldn't move it around by myself anylonger, it was just too heavy!....I miss it alot, but the DB750 is a really nice amp, that has 75% of the flavour, but half the weight....I'm very interested in the new sadowsky all tube, though!
     
  7. Nov 10, 2005 #7
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    North central Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    +1 on all counts.
     
  8. Nov 10, 2005 #8
    jacove

    jacove

    Apr 12, 2003
    Aalborg, Denmark
    I normally use the gramma's with the 610, I agree that the cab sounds a little more bassy when it is on the floor, but I still think that I can get a more defined low end by using the grammas and adding some low end from the amp...but I have only tested on a few venues, maybe I should do the test again. I agree that gramma do a more noticable job on different kind of cabs...I used it with the HT322, and it was a stunning difference....though, I could imagine that they would benefit more with the nv215 than the nv610 due to the more low end responce...have tried it, Tom?
     
  9. Nov 10, 2005 #9
    tombowlus

    tombowlus If it sounds good, it is good Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 3, 2003
    North central Ohio
    Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine
    To be honest, I have not tried the Gramma under the 215. I guess with the wheels on the bottom, I never really thought about it. But I will say that it does not get muddy/boomy at all when right on the floor, and to be honest, the lows are as tight as anything I have played. Of course, a Gramma on top is a must if you play a tube head/amp, IMHO.

    Tom.
     
  10. Nov 10, 2005 #10
    lo-freq

    lo-freq aka UFO

    Jan 19, 2003
    SW, OK
    Congratulations!

    Looking forward to your description of using the two cabs together.

    They should slam like a head-on collision of two freight trains driven by the DB750.
     
  11. Nov 11, 2005 #11
    DEVILMAN

    DEVILMAN Guest

    Nov 24, 2001
    New York,NY
    Excellent choice! I've never heard of one complaint yet. The 215 is one of THE best out there for S/S & tube heads that covers all the highs to lows, not to mention Jim B's killer customer service, "IMO". Tom B summed it up the best & it's a win/win situation with almost any style of music...

    ~S~