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Saw your other post on it. Did you try altering the port orientation (floor vs side)?

No, did not do that, but should have. It sits so low to the ground, for some reason I didn't want to make it even flatter by turning it, even though it would not have lowered the actual speaker much if at all to do so. I do remember you said you liked it on its side, with the bottom port firing out to the side, so I will try that. I do now that with that bottom port down onto a solid concrete/titled floor, it projected wonderfully. I also, on a whim, got this fitted for a tophat so I can pole mount it. I thought maybe there'd be situations where having it elevated might he handy. We'll see. That's probably a $50 option I won't use much, but I thought, what the hell, this will be one tricked-out One10, what with the silver grill option and cover, too. You only live once. If you live like Keith Richards, once is enough.

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Hey guys, Happy Holidays.
I have been kicking around a new modular rig and the Barefaced line seems interesting. I play active and passive basses, mostly classic rock and blues consisting of two guitars and a drummer.
Right now, I am mainly using a Mesa Subway, TH 500 or GB Streamliner through a Berg CN212
I like the Berg but miss my old Berg AE112s that made up a nice modular rig.
The Barefaced cabs seem like a good fit where I can use one cab for smaller gigs and at the practice space, and add another for larger venues (if it knocks the CN212 off)
Looking for recommendations as I have been thinking Super Compact, but also have seen good things about the BB 2.
I really don't know if I need the high end of the BB 2 and actually prefer a more "vintage" cab, but I have not had the opportunity to try any Barefaced products.
Feedback would be appreciated
 
The BB2 isn't "un-vintage" really... the horn is pretty mellow and can be rolled off such that the frequencies from the horn go back to the driver instead ( a lot of cabinets, if you roll off the horn, you just lose those frequencies; this cab redirects the frequencies). So, it'll go vintage, but can also be a bit more modern. Even when full on this is not a too-bright sound. But from what you describe, Super Compact might be a good cab for you. Smaller than a BB2 by a little. Some guys on here have the Two10 which is an excellent modular set-up (one, or two). Personally I have a One10 for practice and small to medium gigs (but it actually puts out a lot of volume and low end), and the BB2 for larger ones. Just one BB2 takes a lot (800W) and can rattle a room, it's 29 pounds. And its awesome to have just a 15 pound One10 for many situations.
 
Where do you typically run the tweeter on the CN212?

I also use a CN212 for pretty much everything but have been wanting to grab a smaller cab that will still do most of what the CN212 can handle on it's own. I emailed Alex to ask what he thought and he said without a doubt go for the Big Baby II for what I was looking for.

I just got it a few days ago and haven't had any chance to really mess with it yet but I'm pretty excited about it. Alex wass also curious how the volume levels compared, leaving me to think that he's fairly confident that the BB2 on it's own will be pretty close to the CN212 which just sounds crazy to me.

I'll have a few gigs in January where I'll really be able to get the BB2 into it's own element and see what it can do.
 
Thanks, agree about rolling off the horn. Just do not know if I should take the horn route (BB2) in case I miss the lack of high end on the SC.
I personally like 12s more than 10s (I have a Berg 210). I just want to have the option of pairing properly if I decide to use 2 cabs.
 
Where do you typically run the tweeter on the CN212?

I also use a CN212 for pretty much everything but have been wanting to grab a smaller cab that will still do most of what the CN212 can handle on it's own. I emailed Alex to ask what he thought and he said without a doubt go for the Big Baby II for what I was looking for.

I just got it a few days ago and haven't had any chance to really mess with it yet but I'm pretty excited about it. Alex wass also curious how the volume levels compared, leaving me to think that he's fairly confident that the BB2 on it's own will be pretty close to the CN212 which just sounds crazy to me.

I'll have a few gigs in January where I'll really be able to get the BB2 into it's own element and see what it can do.

Dave W, typically I run the CN212 horn on about 25%. I would love to get some feedback on the comparison to the BB against the CN212 and if you plan on adding another cab after the comparison
 
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Hey guys, Happy Holidays.
I have been kicking around a new modular rig and the Barefaced line seems interesting. I play active and passive basses, mostly classic rock and blues consisting of two guitars and a drummer.
Right now, I am mainly using a Mesa Subway, TH 500 or GB Streamliner through a Berg CN212
I like the Berg but miss my old Berg AE112s that made up a nice modular rig.
The Barefaced cabs seem like a good fit where I can use one cab for smaller gigs and at the practice space, and add another for larger venues (if it knocks the CN212 off)
Looking for recommendations as I have been thinking Super Compact, but also have seen good things about the BB 2.
I really don't know if I need the high end of the BB 2 and actually prefer a more "vintage" cab, but I have not had the opportunity to try any Barefaced products.
Feedback would be appreciated


The Super Compact vs. BB2 is more than just the tweeter/horn/driver. The BB2 is a bigger box and it gets more low end extension. It's a noticeable difference at low volumes. I haven't had a chance to push the BB2 at high volume yet. The SC produces plenty of lows, but the BB2 produces more.

The SC is pretty small and portable. The BB2 is a couple of inches deeper and it makes it seem noticeably bigger than the SC. It's not crazy big, but if you stack them next to each other, the BB2 does seem "big" by comparison.

The 210 might be a way to go. It isn't extremely voiced, but it is more traditional sounding and very complimentary. It gets as loud as the Super Compact, according to Alex. It gets more highs than the SC, but nothing crazy high. I had a 110 and loved it. I only sold it to upgrade to the 210 (pending).

If you decide on the SC, there are three in the classis right now (one is mine, two are from map and he has upgraded cloth grilles), and BF might still have the holiday pricing on the new ones. It's a good time to buy a SC :)
 
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