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Thunderchild!

Ok here goes, long time reader, first post.

I have a Hartke LH500, and im seriously thinking about getting the thunder child, im concerned about the LH500 matching up to the Thunderchild. Thoughts on this?


From the Thunderchild:

Type: Two-way vented bass guitar cabinet
Impedance: 4 ohms, fairly smooth aside from the bass impedance peaks
Efficiency: 95 dB/1 watt, based on Thiele/Small parameters
Thermal Power Handling: 450 watts RMS, 900 watts music program
Displacement (cone area x one-way linear excursion): 496 cubic centimeters (more than most 15's)
Bandwidth: 56 Hz to 18 kHz plus or minus 3 dB (with normal port tuning), -6 dB at 48 Hz, no upper bass bump. Top end extension switchable to a gentle rolloff at 3.5 kHz, and tweeter can also be turned completely off.
Crossover: About 2 kHz, no significant response dip in crossover region
Radiation pattern: 90 degree constant directivity in the horizontal plane from the crossover region on up
Port tuning options: 50 Hz normal (both ports open, -3 dB at 56 Hz, fairly steep rolloff); and Qtc = .53 box with both ports sealed (-3 dB at 100 Hz, gentle rolloff)
Dimensions: 22" tall by 14" wide by 14" deep; net internal volume 1.7 cubic feet
Weight: 34 pounds

From Hartke:


500 watts of power @ 4 ohms
Classic 12AX7 High Voltage Class-A tube preamp circuit
Bass and Treble Shelving, plus mid-peak EQ controls
Selectable brite switch for added high frequency response
Selectable limiter switch with LED indicator
Front panel XLR balanced direct output
Rear panel 1/4-inch effects loop
1/4-inch output connectors
Two-rackspace metal chassis with steel faceplate and handles
 
I guess the only issue is that the LH500 is about the same size as the entire TC cab. It should sound great, but aesthetically be a bit strange with that big head on the top of that little cab. If that doesn't bother you, have at it!
 
yeah i plan on getting a small head, however i have to plan out my purchases, cab first, followed by the head

It is a great cab, and like any cab, has its own sound. The TC is fat and throaty down low, and very organic/smooth up top. It will get quite loud and stay full and deep and even if you can get 400 or 500 watts or so into it, and the form factor is wonderful (34 pounds, the recessed handle on top, tall and narrow versus short and squat, etc.).
 
yeah the 34LB's is what draws me, ive got an ampeg 6x10 and i just cant keep getting it in and out of the honda, im tearing my seats up :/

That's a BIG cab, and most likely voiced very different from the TC. The TC is an amazing 112, but it is just a 112. It is not going to replace a 610 if you are really cranking.

There is a lot of info on this cab, including clips, posted in the Audiokinesis mega thread. Might be worth a read to get a bit better feel for the tone and performance of this great little 112.