Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

[gtirard]

Anybody order a One10 Activier yet? Im srsly considering one

I don't think that Barefaced has communicated about an Activier option for bass cabs yet, except today on Facebook:

But yeah, the Activier is available for One10(T) cabs.

It's a great option when you are looking for an active bass cab, but it's too bad it's not available for 12XN cabs… yet?

 

[Low Class]

Yes.

What makes you think there's a big difference? For me, the Super Compact is the best cab in the world, I wouldn't trade mine with a BB3. It's plenty for my needs too, and I like the tone so much that I don't see how I could prefer the BB3. More extended lows and highs would be too much for my taste.

I went from a Super Midget to a Super Compact T to a BB3. While the first 2 cabs are pretty awesome the BB3 is in another class above. By far the best cab I've ever played through, and Ive played through a lot.

 

[John D Harris]

I went from a Super Midget to a Super Compact T to a BB3. While the first 2 cabs are pretty awesome the BB3 is in another class above. By far the best cab I've ever played through, and Ive played through a lot.

I prefer the lightness & compactness of the SC; plus I don't need the HF driver.

The Super Mini is OK, but a bit compromised as to total output compared to the other two 1x12's.

 

[Mayo Fan]

I went from a Super Midget to a Super Compact T to a BB3. While the first 2 cabs are pretty awesome the BB3 is in another class above. By far the best cab I've ever played through, and Ive played through a lot.

Wow, that's quite the testament. Would you care to elaborate? Is that tone, dispersion, power?

 

[Low Class]

Wow, that's quite the testament. Would you care to elaborate? Is that tone, dispersion, power?

All of the above.

 

[FunkHead]

Wow, that's quite the testament. Would you care to elaborate? Is that tone, dispersion, power?

The BB3 & BT3 aren't very voiced IMO. They put out what you put in and get that tone very loud. One persons best may be a very colored Cab and we all have different ears. I like to think my BT3 is the best Cab ever made and I'll have it forever. But I can't speak for everyone else.

 

[gtirard]

The BB3 & BT3 aren't very voiced IMO. They put out what you put in and get that tone very loud. One persons best may be a very colored Cab and we all have different ears. I like to think my BT3 is the best Cab ever made and I'll have it forever. But I can't speak for everyone else.

This makes me think it's too bad that Barefaced only proposes the Activier option for the One10 currently, because One10+Activier+TopHats options looks like a perfect mini PA system, but the One10 is a colored cab (not ideal for a PA).

So I'm sure there's a great use case for the One10+Activier, but it's probably not optimal to use as a mini PA. Let's wait for the upcoming "full run down of how these can be best utilised".

My guess: I'm sure it would sound great with a tube preamp pedal (Sushi Box and the like), maybe even an active bass directly?

 

[ahc]

Barefaced did offer an active cab a few years ago. It was the "FR800", a BB II with an 800 watt amp inside. IIRC Alex discontinued it because the module he was using became unavailable. Google "Barefaced FR800" and you'll find some info.

 

[Steve Park]

I'm looking for real-world feedback on the Super Mini T but don't see this cab discussed that much.
Can you offer some?

Compact, loud, and uncolored are the generalities I get from the various descriptions.
I'm looking for something more neutral/clear sounding than my One10T but with a similarly great output/size ratio.
The SM wattage is plenty for my recreational needs.

 

[gtirard]

I'm looking for real-world feedback on the Super Mini T but don't see this cab discussed that much.
Can you offer some?

Compact, loud, and uncolored are the generalities I get from the various descriptions.
I'm looking for something more neutral/clear sounding than my One10T but with a similarly great output/size ratio.
The SM wattage is plenty for my recreational needs.

In case you don't know it already, this video helps understanding the difference between all their small cabs:

 

[Steve Park]

In case you don't know it already, this video helps understanding the difference between all their small cabs:

That's a helpful video. It would also be helpful to hear anecdotal experiences with the Super Mini

 

[tombowlus]

Barefaced did offer an active cab a few years ago. It was the "FR800", a BB II with an 800 watt amp inside. IIRC Alex discontinued it because the module he was using became unavailable. Google "Barefaced FR800" and you'll find some info.

I still have (and love!) the FR800 I reviewed back in 2018. Great cab!

 

[ole Jason]

So I'm sure there's a great use case for the One10+Activier,

I think it would work well for upright bass where a ton of volume and the extended lows from a larger speaker/cab aren't really desireable or needed.

 

[1983L2000]

I still have (and love!) the FR800 I reviewed back in 2018. Great cab!

Was it using the same Hypex module as in the Jule Monique Tardis or M700?

 

[coyoteboy]

One10T-Activier ordered.

High hopes.

 

[tombowlus]

Was it using the same Hypex module as in the Jule Monique Tardis or M700?

Not sure. I'd have to check with Alex and Jule.

 

[coyoteboy]

I think it would work well for upright bass where a ton of volume and the extended lows from a larger speaker/cab aren't really desireable or needed.

It works well for electric bass where punch and presence are paramount, and the lows from my One10 are quite well extended thankyouverymuch.

 

[ole Jason]

It works well for electric bass where punch and presence are paramount, and the lows from my One10 are quite well extended thankyouverymuch.

Ah maybe it wouldn't work so well for upright then. Kinda disappointing but I'd still like to try one.

 

[coyoteboy]

Ah maybe it wouldn't work so well for upright then. Kinda disappointing but I'd still like to try one.

My point was that its a remarkably versatile speaker. I would not hesitate to put some db through it I regularly put eub and e-cello through it and its great.

 

[tombowlus]

In case you don't know it already, this video helps understanding the difference between all their small cabs:

That was a great comparison! All of the cabs sounded great in their own right. Based on that video, I think my favorite was actually the One10T. That being said, the BB3 is probably the closest to my FR800, which I know and love. Still, that One10T is very impressive!