FINALLY someone asked what my dog thinks. I carefully reviewed the video, and she clearly displays a preference for the Rumble.
So, does that speak in favor of it or against it?
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Video Review 1x12 cabs: Fender Rumble 112 vs. Aguilar SL 112
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FINALLY someone asked what my dog thinks. I carefully reviewed the video, and she clearly displays a preference for the Rumble.
So, does that speak in favor of it or against it?
SanDiegoHarry, I get what your saying. Your preaching to the choir. I currently own 3 Berg cabs and 2 Fender Pro cabs. Unfortunately, non of them are neo's and and I recently had hernia surgery from carrying them, hence the hunt for lighter speakers. While if I had to I could spend $2000 on a pair of Bergs or something of comparable quality, I prefer not to as I am playing mostly low profile gigs and I, and probably you if you were there, would know the difference if I was playing through a pair of Bergs, but nobody else. The only reason I have not bought the Rumbles, I feel there is something I'm missing. No there not Berg good, but they are more than adequate for the bar gigs I do. I am not a Ruble fanboy, but I can buy four Rumble cabs for less than 1 Berg. If they don't wok out, no big deal.
Puppy clearly favored the Rumble ... especially during the Barney Miller'esque riff early on ... I thought he/she almost had a ' detective Fish' type pose with the head hung a bit ...
Doug Parent
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After doing this straight across comparison (which is very helpful), I would have been interested in see you mess with your settings a bit to see what other kind of sounds you could get out of that Aguilar. Obviously the EQ you used for the Fender was not the right EQ to use with the Aguilar.
Is that why your cadillac is the archetype of the luxury sedan, instead of the S class?
Just resting on the name at this point. Happens in nearly every industry.
Indeed. And fools will pay twice the money for "name." I did it once--but got wise. I don't throw hard earned money away. Got a big backyard to pay for....lololololol
Indeed - just as fools will confuse bedroom tone with gig tone.
None. I don't need to - I have good kit as is.
But the premise of this thread was to compare recordings made in relative isolation - as in, NOT in the mix, in a club or on stage. As is well known, the bass / cab / amp that sounds really dandy on the floor or bedroom may not sounds so great in the mix. And frankly, I have zero interest in using budget gear if I can avoid it. I'd rather have well-used high quality gear than brand new budget gear. If you are content with a rumble rig for gigging, then that's great - there's room for everyone. I am pretty sure that I would not be, based on the few rumbles I've played and seen being used on stage.
So--then how can you be so sure that your amazing gear is really "all that" if you haven't compared?
I am sure it is somewhat better--but from my experience in comparing the Rumble to more expensive gear, there isn't enough difference to justify the cost.
btw--what kind of Mercedes do you drive?
Don't know about anyone else, but if I decide to buy a few Rumble Cabs, my Rumble cabs will ride to the gig in the same Mercedes Suv as my Bergs do.
I think the arguments here may be missing the point......for me it's a tone vs value equation. It is my belief, for example, that a $900 cabinet should sound a near equal percent "better"(to me) than a $300 cabinet. In other words it should impress me x3 more than the cheaper option. If the $900 cab sounds maybe only a little better...like 5-10% better....im not going to pay 300% more to get a much a 5% better sound.
Problem is, there are many many more variables that make a $700 (the actual price of that Aguilar) cabinet worth twice the price of a $300 cabinet. None of which can be understood through a low volume test via a YouTube video.
That being said, after hearing that video I'm thankful for my Mesa cabinets
IMHO, The Aguilar sounds much better than the Rumble.. it reproduces more bass response, based on the video posted. And it is smaller, and as you say, lighter. Likely a much better standalone cab for gigging a single 12. You can always roll the bass off, but if the cab doesn't reproduce low range accurately, it won't be possible to attain it effectively
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Yes, for sure. The smaller, more responsive company (Aguilar) really appeals, and is why I first leaned towards Ag. Also, made in the U.S. And then the Apple effect (I just made that up): If you walk into an Aguilar "store", whatever you buy, it will be quality. You won't get ripped off. You don't have to be "on guard". The price point is higher than many (like Apple laptops), but they're all good choices.
In contrast, Fender as a company has good years and bad years. Like Dell computers. (Will the laptop be awesome, or will it melt a hole through your pants?) It's a case of buyer beware, and educating yourself a lot more. There are some years and models to stay away from.
Not to say the SL/GS 112's are perfect — e.g., there are no feet on the side opposite the handle, so you can't set it down without damaging the deluxe & expensive exterior treatment.
I hear you! Adding in deep bass will tap an amp's energy. But I probably should have mentioned: I'm currently in a 50's rockabilly band. And playing upright half the time. It kinda kills me not to have the deep bass — I used to play hip hop, latin & reggae. But the Rumble is probably better for my application.
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