Yes, I am. Just compared to similar offerings. But I'm a broken and picky man. I believe they're as good as everyone says, I'd just never get a 112 that weighed 30+ lbs.
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Subway cabs any good?
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Yes, I am. Just compared to similar offerings. But I'm a broken and picky man. I believe they're as good as everyone says, I'd just never get a 112 that weighed 30+ lbs.
Well the Subway 112 is listed at 32.9...I could be a smart%@&, but that type of thing is frowned upon around here,so...ok to each his own!
They're just awful 
I will be adding a 210 to my 115 when I need the power. But for now the TT800 and 115 is killllller.
I will be adding a 210 to my 115 when I need the power. But for now the TT800 and 115 is killllller.
I hear ya ,it sucks so much, but I can’t stop playing it must be that insanity thing!They're just awful
I will be adding a 210 to my 115 when I need the power. But for now the TT800 and 115 is killllller.
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I think they're great sounding cabs, and we'll put together. I had a 115, but didn't keep it. It was larger than I wanted to transport with a deep footprint.
They kick and will pair perfectly with your new head.
also you can pick *most* of them up one handed, I’m not sure who said these are heavy... take your pick based on needs/preference all the ones I’ve owned and tested sound great.
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With the TT800 into both the SW 112 and 115 I feel tonal bliss. However, having purchased the 112 alone back when it first released, if I had a do-over for a single cab solution I’d personally pick the 115 between the two for its heft. Can’t comment on the 210.
After adding the 115 in subsequent years I feel really excellent balance through the cabs in combo, and a simple tweak of the mids and HPF in both the Boogie and Subway channels will get you to wherever you need to be in the mix.
After adding the 115 in subsequent years I feel really excellent balance through the cabs in combo, and a simple tweak of the mids and HPF in both the Boogie and Subway channels will get you to wherever you need to be in the mix.
Obvious by your thread title.
It's worthwhile to read through the forums. There are a lot of Subway users here.
Thanks for the replies, think I'll save up for the 215 cab, see how it compares to the 18. That 18 is remarkably loud and full and clear compared to the 610. I was always told to get into the real sub territory you need somewhere around 18 in. Otherwise they're woofers and not subwwoofers, don't know if this is true or not. I'm curious how the peavey will sound compared to the 215. 15 are what most pa use for a reason, why doesn't mesa make a subway 18? Just curious. And again thanks, Trevor
It seems to offer the most out of any bass amp I've ever ran. Most amps won't push full capacity until they're in the 2 ohm range. Mesa is supposed to do that at four, but I'm a creature of habit and like to run two four ohm cabs
I hate most bass amps. I’ve been involved in retail, manufacturing, and distribution for years, and yes, I’ve tried them all. Most of them I’ve used onstage, too. They’re often poorly made, incovenient to use live, seemingly voiced by guys with crack pipes stuffed in their ears, and appear to be a joke played upon bassists at large by the MI industry at large.
That said, the Mesa Subway series sounds amazing onstage as well as at home. They’re practically idiot proof. Well built, with no garish graphics or useless bells and whistles, they get the job done well, are solidly put together, and the amps and cabs are almost weightless. The range was designed by a guy who actually knows what the heck he’s doing, which is rarer than most realize.
Strangely enough, I think that the 15” cab is the best sounding of the bunch, but they’re all winners. Anyway, highly recommended!
That said, the Mesa Subway series sounds amazing onstage as well as at home. They’re practically idiot proof. Well built, with no garish graphics or useless bells and whistles, they get the job done well, are solidly put together, and the amps and cabs are almost weightless. The range was designed by a guy who actually knows what the heck he’s doing, which is rarer than most realize.
Strangely enough, I think that the 15” cab is the best sounding of the bunch, but they’re all winners. Anyway, highly recommended!
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Not true. There are 8" subwoofers that can do ultra lows, and other 8" drivers you can't use below 100 Hz. There also 18" subwoofers specifically designed to do ultra lows, and others it's not safe to use below 100 Hz with any kind of power. The size of the driver has nothing to do with what kind of sound comes out of it, nor how much power they can take.
Take the time to read the specs on these cabs at the Mesa website. Also, sit for a while and have a listen to the videos they've posted (with a good pair of headphones). These cabs are designed for bass guitar and have been lab and field tested.
It's a good decision cost-wise by the way. You can't build an equivalent product for the price. Mesa's service and support is also first rate.
Oh I'm definitely hooked on mesa now, and that's after one practice. I'm thinking subway 215, and go from there. No more ampeg from me
Consider the Subway 2x12, it's 4 ohms. Two of them would be unbelievable, that is if you really want to go 2 ohms.
I've played my first gig in Dallas with the ampeg svt2pro, and the peavey 118 and 1810. Never has the 118 sound so good, every amp I set on left me feeling like it was a pos. I've played through swr, ampeg, custom, fender,even pa systems and its amazing how good the 18 is withthe boogieamp. So my thoughts are 215 and compare the two cabs. When I run it with ampeg 610 the 118 stands out. I'm totally impressed with boogie amp. I'm old too and prefer the cleaner sounds I get from this head.
Here's Phil McKnight's review
Checked it out. They sound good... but not any better than my GZRs... to each their own, however.
