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Should I change from a 115 to a 210?
- Thread starter HelpImaRock
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different frequencies "project" differently.
but if you point the thing at your ears = all the frequencies project differently...at your ears! another way to do it: keep your cabinet where it is and just bend over to hear it better. either way: good luck with your projections!
I am aware that 2x10 technically equals a 1x15 but they just feel different to me, doggone it. BTW I voted pizza, Canadian Bacon and Mushroom please.
It all about what you think sounds better, personally I like 2x10's. But in your case I would do what others have suggested and aim it at your head. There are tons of companies that make stands for that specific issue or you can make your own. I always try different things and settings with basses, effects, amps, speakers before I give up on them or purchase something else. Has saved me tons of $$ in the long run. The one good thing is most music stores will allow you bring the item home and you have like 30 days, so if the stand does not work, buy a 15 and try that, if not return, lol, and buy a 2x10.
You should not change; you should purchase the 2x10, then place it on top of your 1x15... done! LOL
@HelpImaRock: the first sentence above is correct. However, the second sentence is incorrect. You do not need to be a certain distance away for the E wavelength (or any other wavelength) to "develop" to be heard better. It's fully developed as soon as it leaves the speaker, and your ears will receive the full effect of its sound, regardless of the distance between the speaker and your ears. (If that weren't the case, then we would never hear any bass from headphones.)
@HelpImaRock: the above statement is correct. The reason is, the larger the speaker diameter, the more it beams. Beaming means focusing its higher frequencies in a narrower imaginary cone that broadens its diameter as you increase distance from the speaker. Since your 15" speaker is aiming at your calves, your calves (and the audience) are enjoying the full frequency spectrum from the cab because they are located within that imaginary cone of sound. But your ears, which are located outside of that imaginary cone, are only receiving the lower frequencies because of the beaming of the higher frequencies. That's why the cab does not sound loud enough to you. That is why so many TB'ers are recommending either elevating the cab, or tilting it up some.
Hope that info helps!
Barefaced 212.
And pizza. Half cheese, half roni.
Edited- Barefaced Super Fifteen
Or, best one-cab solution: Greenboy 151566. Turn down and get that sound right up near yer ears.
And pizza. Half cheese, half roni.
Edited- Barefaced Super Fifteen
Or, best one-cab solution: Greenboy 151566. Turn down and get that sound right up near yer ears.
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Put the 115 on a milk crate. That will put the speaker up around the level of your ass. It still won't be high enough for your ears, so if you stick your head in your ass, you will be able to hear the sound perfectly. Problem solved!
Factors
- SPL (sensitivity)
- Impedance
- Freq Response
- power rating
Personally, I prefer sealed 10s and jump between 210 and a 410 cab depending on the venue. I do have a 115 ported cab that I use occasionally but it has a really nice EV speaker. I also have been know to use the 210 (or 410) on top of the 115 but haven't needed to do that in a few years.
The sonic differences I mention are generalities and not necessarily what you will experience. I find the sealed 10s nice, punchy and tight, the natural smooth rolloff of the lows are easily tuned by way of your EQ. I generally like the way they 'feel' as I play. The 115 is a bit less 'punchy' and feels slightly looser but that's probably more a perception than reality LOL. I also feel I hear the 10s better on stage, the 15 'seem' to throw better to the audience.
It's important to make sure the specs the new cab is better than the one you're replacing... SPL should be as loud, impedance should be similar and the power rating should be similar.
- SPL (sensitivity)
- Impedance
- Freq Response
- power rating
Personally, I prefer sealed 10s and jump between 210 and a 410 cab depending on the venue. I do have a 115 ported cab that I use occasionally but it has a really nice EV speaker. I also have been know to use the 210 (or 410) on top of the 115 but haven't needed to do that in a few years.
The sonic differences I mention are generalities and not necessarily what you will experience. I find the sealed 10s nice, punchy and tight, the natural smooth rolloff of the lows are easily tuned by way of your EQ. I generally like the way they 'feel' as I play. The 115 is a bit less 'punchy' and feels slightly looser but that's probably more a perception than reality LOL. I also feel I hear the 10s better on stage, the 15 'seem' to throw better to the audience.
It's important to make sure the specs the new cab is better than the one you're replacing... SPL should be as loud, impedance should be similar and the power rating should be similar.
