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What do you pair with your 2x12s?

uaudio

uaudio

Apr 11, 2008
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Arizona
#1
I've used a 210 + 115 for a long time. I never use either of the cabs separately - feels like there's too big a hole in my sound. Recently I've considered selling them off and getting a 4ohm 212 so I can use just one cabinet for portability. I like the way the 212 sounds by itself...

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But of course, I always like the bigger rig for the power. And my recently acquired Big Block 750 doesn't reach full power until a 2ohm load. So do you go with 10s, 15s, more 12s? I play mostly hard rock, covers, and some harder edged Christian rock.
 
#11
I pair my 2X12 up with a 1X18
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+1 -- Only my 118 is a BagEnd ELF (extended low freq). Think of it as a 210 and a 115, only with enormous cajones.

Frankly, a second 212 would be a good alternative too. It'd give more emphasis to the detailed, compact sound of the 12s. Depends on what you want. I think 212s are more versatile than 210s. I'm not a slapper, so ultra-detailed top end is not as critical to me than most. If you don't need what 10s give you, 212s penetrate the mix better and are easier to hear toward the back of the room than 210s. :D
 
#13
Thanks for all the help, guys. I pulled the trigger on a 4ohm Mesa Vintage Powerhouse 212 this morning. I've never been a fan of the "Mesa Engineering" logo, so they're swapping in a "Boogie" logo, like they have on the old Mark series.
 
#14
I might be an oddball here but I used an Aguilar GS212 paired with a Peavey ProTour 2x10. Both were ported/vented with horns. Absolutely amazing sound. The Aggie is a 600 watt cab and the Peavey at 800 watts. It needed a little power,but it was heart-pounding! I've used 2x10's,4x10's,1x15's,2x12's and I've never heard a more full tone. -Luke
 
#15
mikedarctuesday said:
I always heard that a 210 paired with a 212 is a great combination.
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+1. I recently tried this after I noticed my sound from the PA had more presence and sparkle than my amp did on a gig. So I borrowed a decent 2x10 and took it to rehearsal. Everyone preferred the sound of both cabinets together to either by itself.

At volume the 2x10 sounded good but a bit thin on the bottom. The 2x12 had authority but lacked a certain shimmer on top (besides the clicky transients from the tweeter). Together they hit 2 ohm for more headroom and complimented each other beautifully sonically. :D
 
#16
I'm leaning in the direction of the 210 when it comes time to pair it up. I need to hear the 12s by themselves first, since the BB750 has a real aggressive rock, mid-heavy tone that I've reined in with a 15 and 10s. We'll see.
 
#19
Given that you like the way the 212 sounds alone I'd go that route. I'd keep the 210 and 115 so that when you need max power and air moving ability you'd have it. I'm assuming both the 210 and 115 are 8Ω, so those 2 connected with a Y cord would =4Ω Avatar makes a 212 that is well though of here on TB and the company is great to deal with. I use their 112 cab, 75% of the time alone and am very happy with it.
 
#20
I have a 212 and sometimes use a 115. The 212 IMHO has almost as much volume (if not the same) as a 410 and I use the 115 to round it out. Quite honestly, it is almost overkill, even if I'm playing at a festival, it is too loud with the 115. I'm running a glockenklang uno 115 and double 212 powered by a mackie 1400 with an aguilar DB680 or demeter.... I've also tried this with an Aggie DB728 and it has insane volume and body... I don't care what type of music you are playing
 

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