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What neo cabs are your favorite

chemojay

chemojay

Mar 6, 2008
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I have been running older heavy Eden cabinets for 20plus years. I run a 410 and a 210. The 210 is in need a of refresh.
I am thinking about getting something lighter. Probably go for same speaker combination. 3 x 210 cabinets would be ideal for being able to pick up each cabinet easier but then I know you run into having to have a 2ohm capable amp.
I know many of you are GAS addicted Gear Heads. Thought maybe you could give me your 02
 
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Whatever combination you do, I suggest selling the Eden cabinets and buy two identical cabs. I hope you are not planning on combining the Eden 410 (XLT or XST) with ANY other bass cabinet. You will not know if those two items will sound good together until you spend the money. None of us can predict the final result.

To be honest, I don't know if my cab has neo speakers, but it only weighs 54lbs. I have a Fearless 212 (Greenboy Audio); 212 plus a 6" midrange. Works great for a stage monitor or a small venue!

I suggest focusing on the weight overall and playing it with YOUR amp head and YOUR bass guitar.
 
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Just picked up a Darkglass 212 and it just kicks a$$!

4ohms and is loud and punchy.

43 pounds with the NEO speakers
 
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Gearhead17 said:
Whatever combination you do, I suggest selling the Eden cabinets and buy two identical cabs. I hope you are not planning on combining the Eden 410 (XLT or XST) with ANY other bass cabinet. You will not know if those two items will sound good together until you spend the money. None of us can predict the final result.

To be honest, I don't know if my cab has neo speakers, but it only weighs 54lbs. I have a Fearless 212 (Greenboy Audio); 212 plus a 6" midrange. Works great for a stage monitor or a small venue!

I suggest focusing on the weight overall and playing it with YOUR amp head and YOUR bass guitar.
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I am not selling my Eden XLT cabs. Also don't plan on mixing. Thanks for the reply
 
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Lightweight for sure.

I dumped n old Hartke 810 for the Darkglass. That box was 145 pounds!

Just looking to mix everything up; I needed a change.

Deeper sounding, better overall tone, less tinny sound.

The sound of these 12”s re pretty awesome, being I have always played 10’s since I started playing bass.

The tens now sound cheap to my ears.

Neve going back.
 
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The country/rock group I gig with went through a major downsizing of the amount of backline equipment we were using/hauling.
(We are going to continue to use the large JBL, FOH system.)

I moved from two Mesa M-6 Carbines and a Bergantino NV610 (for large stage, outdoor jobs), the M-6's and two Avatar 210 cabinets (for small, indoor jobs), to two class "D" heads and a single, Neodymium driver loaded, Bergantino CN212 cabinet.

I wasn't sure if I'd like switching from 10's to 12's, but the CN212 has proven to be one of the best equipment purchases I've made.
I was concerned two 12's wouldn't be loud enough or maintain clarity at higher volume levels.
It has more than covered every type of gig we've played since I got it.

Will it go as loud as the 610.....no.....but it's closer than you might think!
It sounds, (to my ears), great at all volume levels!
It has a slightly mid foward sound that sets in a live band mix perfectly.
It's a small cabinet, easy to transport, 31"H x 18.5" W x 15" D, weight 42 lbs.

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This is "my ears" all time favorite sounding combination, a SansAmp BDDI V2 > G.K. MB Fusion 800 with a line out to FOH. > Bergantino CN212.

(And bonus: :))
The SansAmp, Fusion head, CN212 cabinet (and not pictured, my back-up head, a G.K. Legacy 800) were all gotten used, in great to mint condition, at very fair prices, from the T.B. Classifieds.
 
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I played through a Hartke 410XL I got new in the late 80's for over 20 years. At 90lbs, now that I'm an older guy I decided to give these neo cabs a try and ended up with a pair of Bergantino 210s. Loved the light weight and modular aspect of that rig for transport, but can't say I ever loved the sound - to be fair I didn't live with the Berg cabs for too long because they were ruined by Hurricane Sandy flooding. When I purchased replacement cabs I ended up with a pair of Acme 112s. The boxes are light, but not as compact as the Berg 210s. Sound-wise I absolutely love the Acme's. I am a 5 string player, and to my ears the Acme's have more bottom. So long as I don't get flooded out again, I expect these Acme cabinets will be my rig for at least as long as my old Hartke 410XL.
 
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Clark Westfield said:
The sound of these 12”s re pretty awesome, being I have always played 10’s since I started playing bass.

The tens now sound cheap to my ears.

Neve going back.
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In my experience owning many various-sized cabs with 10s, 12s and 15s,

it's obvious to me that the design of the cab is what makes it sound the way it sounds...

the diameter of the speakers inside has probably the least to do with it.

If auditioning a cab, I would completely ignore the driver diameters and just listen to a cab for how it sounds instead of limiting myself for no reason. :)
 
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I used Eden cabs (210XLT, 210MBX, 212XLT) for about 15 years before deciding to move to lighter-weight cabs. I did a great deal of research, internet and hands on, made spreadsheets (I'm not happy unless I over-analyze). My main factors were weight, efficiency, and cost; and then freq response (not for low or high extension - I tend to roll off deep lows and turn off tweeters - but a relatively flat response across the rest of the spectrum); and also size/dimensions, aesthetics, etc.

I chose to order a RevSound RS212, and it has exceeded my expectations across the board.

But although it fits into the backseat of my little BMW, it's awkward to get it in and out. I then snagged a used RS115 and it has also exceeded my expectations.

And when I needed an ultra-portable, giggable cab at my retirement/vacation house, I ordered an RS28 from Dave. I had lower expectations for this one since portability was the main factor, but I'm blown away by how well it performs (feels and sounds like the RS115 but it's tiny! and under 20 pounds! what is this voodoo?!)

Before and since I moved to the RevSound cabs I've had opportunities to play thru Berg, Mesa, a few other high-quality neo cabs/rigs (I really like one buddy's Genz 212, another buddy's Subway 115)... there's some really great options available. I couldn't say if any are necessarily better than another or which is best, that's dependent on what factors are most important to an individual.

My answer might be different if I were using someone else's wallet, but you asked for favorite, RevSound is my favorite.
 
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chemojay said:
I have been running older heavy Eden cabinets for 20plus years. I run a 410 and a 210. The 210 is in need a of refresh. I am thinking about getting something lighter. Probably go for same speaker combination. 3 x 210 cabinets would be ideal for being able to pick up each cabinet easier but then . . . . maybe you could give me your 02
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Don't just stop at lighter. Think louder, better dispersion, great tone.

I used to run 3 Berg 112 cabs, then switched to Barefaced 112's (SM/SC) and with only 2 cabs had to turn the volume down.

I'm still running 2 112's (now SM/BB2) in a very loud blues rock trio with a manic guitarist. My 700 watt Aguilar never goes over 12 o'clock.
 
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Marko 1 said:
In my experience owning many various-sized cabs with 10s, 12s and 15s,

it's obvious to me that the design of the cab is what makes it sound the way it sounds...

the diameter of the speakers inside has probably the least to do with it.

If auditioning a cab, I would completely ignore the driver diameters and just listen to a cab for how it sounds instead of limiting myself for no reason. :)
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Whatever it is, either speaker size or something else, this Darkglass sounds better than all my 10 inch cabs.

Hartke or what have you, it sounds amazing and my band mates and buddies who came to the last gig certainly noticed.
 
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chris_b said:
Don't just stop at lighter. Think louder, better dispersion, great tone.

I used to run 3 Berg 112 cabs, then switched to Barefaced 112's (SM/SC) and with only 2 cabs had to turn the volume down.

I'm still running 2 112's (now SM/BB2) in a very loud blues rock trio with a manic guitarist. My 700 watt Aguilar never goes over 12 o'clock.
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I have done some research on many of the cabs mentioned in this thread now and the Barefaced has about got me sold, their youtube page has quite a bit of explanation.
 
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