Should I use the top or bottom cabinet?

[Park Chorong]

There is this rehearsal studio which I go to, their bass rig consist of one bass head and two 4x10 cabinets.

They only allow us to use 1 cabinet at a time. So in order to get a generally good bass tone shall I use the top or bottom cabinet?

 

[beans-on-toast]

The top cabinet. You can monitor better because it’s elevated and is closer to your ears.

 

[-Stingray]

^^^^^Pretty much this. It'll also help decouple the cab from the ground (useful if it sounds too boomy).

 

[Park Chorong]

^^^^^Pretty much this. It'll also help decouple the cab from the ground (useful if it sounds too boomy).

The top cabinet. You can monitor better because it’s elevated and is closer to your ears.

Thanks for the input. I went into the studio and used the top cabinet and I was satisfied with the sound.

I thought of doing a comparison. I find out the Speakon cable they have is short I could not connect it to the bottom cabinet to compare. But if there is a chance to only just use the bottom cabinet would it improve the bass frequency?

I do not really play slap and pop though.

 

[g-dude]

Tell them you're only planning to use the top half of the top one, and the bottom half of the bottom - and it's not your fault if they can't get the middle speakers not to fire.

 

[Wasnex]

I generally prefer to elevate my cab and tilt it back to aim at my head. Many people hate this approach.

So the best choice depends on the situation and the type of tone you want...try it both ways and choose the option you prefer.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Thanks for the input. I went into the studio and used the top cabinet and I was satisfied with the sound.

I thought of doing a comparison. I find out the Speakon cable they have is short I could not connect it to the bottom cabinet to compare. But if there is a chance to only just use the bottom cabinet would it improve the bass frequency?

I do not really play slap and pop though.

Using the bottom cab will not improve the actual low end. Sit on the floor at ear level and listen. How you hear the sound varies depending on where your ears are relative to the cab. It also sounds different to the other players. Room size plays a roll as well. Concerning the speakon cable length, the amp does not need to sit on the top cabinet, especially for testing.

 

[-Stingray]

Thanks for the input. I went into the studio and used the top cabinet and I was satisfied with the sound.

I thought of doing a comparison. I find out the Speakon cable they have is short I could not connect it to the bottom cabinet to compare. But if there is a chance to only just use the bottom cabinet would it improve the bass frequency?

I do not really play slap and pop though.

Generally speaking, a cab on the ground will have a coupling effect and WILL provide you more bottom end. If your bass sounds thin, I would definitely try this to see if it improves your sound.

 

[agedhorse]

Generally speaking, a cab on the ground will have a coupling effect and WILL provide you more bottom end. If your bass sounds thin, I would definitely try this to see if it improves your sound.

Not much if any in a small room, the other boundaries are just too impactful. What does happen is the player heard a loss of high mid frequencies which may be perceived as greater low end, but then it’s harder to hear what you are playing too.

 

[4StringDave]

I prefer my cab on the ground as I want to hear the whole band, and my sound within the whole, and not just me blasting away in my own ears.

I'd try both before deciding.

 

[Clark Westfield]

I have been experimenting with 2 heads and 3 cabinets and came up with this setup for home practice.

The 210 on top makes it easier to hear, and the volume level is more manageable.

With both heads, it had been effective in my small basement studio.

The 212 and 410 are just overwhelming in this small space, but do provide nice support for the 210.

 

[SkylineFiver]

I have been experimenting with 2 heads and 3 cabinets and came up with this setup for home practice.

The 210 on top makes it easier to hear, and the volume level is more manageable.

With both heads, it had been effective in my small basement studio.

The 212 and 410 are just overwhelming in this small space, but do provide nice support for the 210.
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