No, use 4/8, 2x8 ohm cabs.....I have the same setup. Just for info, I also use a d800+ di pedal....it has nice voicing with the one10s with deep and bright switch on
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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club
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I thought I'd need to use the 2 ohm setting to send a bit less power to each cab, but I'll stick with 4/8 and not drive it too hard.
I run 4/8 even with one cab, handles it fine...just use your ears. I'm considering adding a 3rd cab for louder gigs, that would be a 2 ohm setting on the amp
BF One10 cabs are 8 ohms each. So set the amp to 8 ohms for one cab and 4 ohms for both cabs.
I believe the switch is in the same position for both 8 and 4 ohm settings.
Only use the 2 ohm switch if you are running 4 One10 cabs.
Just be aware the benefit of using the 2 ohm switch, especially with a single One 10 cab, is that it limits the maximum power output to about 300 watts or thereabouts. This was actually suggested by the designer of the amp in the Mesa subway thread. It provides an additional level of security that you will not blow the speaker, and without any audible change in tone. It is still more than enough power for a One 10, and is the setting I have always used with my One 10. Of course, you can simply leave the amp switched to 4/8 ohms and rely on your ears to avoid speaker overload, this is what I do with my Two 10. Be aware that Alex suggested it is easier to tell when a twelve speaker is being pushed too far than a ten, since the tens have a baked in tone which might disguise it whereas the twelve is as close to neutral as I have ever heard.
Used my One10 last night as a vocal monitor, along with my spare head (TC BQ500). Very pleased 
Lead singer was using a cheap low powered monitor that was pushed to the max and distorting like crazy whenever he pushed it. Set up the One10 and had crystal clear vocals with loads of head room. These things are so small i now take it to every gig as it comes in so handy for monitoring, guitar, bass etc
I know the 10's are seen as the coloured tone cab option from BF, but you can still get some pretty uncoloured sounds from them, particularly compared to mass produced cheap speakers in other amps.
Lead singer was using a cheap low powered monitor that was pushed to the max and distorting like crazy whenever he pushed it. Set up the One10 and had crystal clear vocals with loads of head room. These things are so small i now take it to every gig as it comes in so handy for monitoring, guitar, bass etc
I know the 10's are seen as the coloured tone cab option from BF, but you can still get some pretty uncoloured sounds from them, particularly compared to mass produced cheap speakers in other amps.
Thanks for the advice. I know the One10 can handle some power, but the 2 ohm option definitely sounds less risky.
Just have to say, my little Super Midget kicks some serious butt. Have done a number of medium/loud gigs with it and it has performed nicely. Lots of good comments on my t-t-t-t-tone.
Lowendtech
Happily trending in my own peculiar direction.
From what I understand, the Two10 is much closer to 3 ohms than 4. Two One10's would be the same. Agedhorse has suggested using a D series amp at the 2 ohm setting for these cabs. This came up in discussion several months ago but I don't remember which thread it was in. I've used my WD-800 in both impedance settings with no issues but I now use it pretty much exclusively in the 2 ohm setting. And it's loud as snot and I don't worry about it getting pushed.
Has anyone heard anything new about a Barefaced bass amplifier? I am holding off any future amp purchase at the moment in case a Barefaced one is close. On an semi-related matter, as someone who lives about as far away from England as you can get, I watch international flights being grounded as some countries close their borders and wonder how this is going to affect delivery times.
They just posted this on IG with a brief mention. I haven't heard anything else.
As mentioned a few posts back, I recently traded my SC for 2 One10s with a fellow TB member locally. I'm really digging the sound of 2 of these together, but I unfortunately can't turn it up too loud in my condo. The One10 was my first Barefaced cab, and I'm glad to have it back x 2!
Do you notice much difference on volume between the 2 x One10's and the SC?
Can't beat the portability of the One10's, comes with me to most gigs now, whether i'm using it or not
I found I was able to push a Two10 about the same levels as a SC (for my needs). I would guess two One10 cabs should be similar.
Random comment from the peanut gallery - I have a One10, a Two10s, and SuperTwin. I'm amazed at how good the One10 sounds at low volumes. Out of the three, I think it sounds best for low volume practicing and I've done acoustic gigs and electric band rehearsals with it. Such an amazing little piece of kit that can cover a huge volume range extremely well.
My heads are Mesa D-800+ and Traynor SB500H and I play passive Fender jazz basses with flats and a Mustang PJ with rounds.
My heads are Mesa D-800+ and Traynor SB500H and I play passive Fender jazz basses with flats and a Mustang PJ with rounds.
The One10 is amazing, I was on the fence between another One10 and a SM and I went with a SM under the assumption that it will get as loud as 2 x One10 (I don't want to switch to a Two10 as the One10 is very suited for small gig, this thing gets LOUD and I've gigged it in small bar with no issue). And in the bedroom it's a great practice cab!
