Painy Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 In my ongoing quest to find a new lightweight rig I've started to look at the possibility of a single cab solution - probably a 2x12. Amongst others I'm looking at the Tecamp 212 cabs but not sure if the smaller S212 would give me the lows I need or if I'd be better off going for the slightly bigger M212? The quoted frequency responses (for what they're worth anyway) are down to 40Hz for the S212 and 38Hz for the M212. My current cabs are Ampeg 210 & 115 (love the sound - not the size/weight) and my band is a loud rock covers band so I need some heft but not sure what real difference it's likely to make between the 2 cabs. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xroads Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I have never compared the two directly, but own the M212. It is a great allround cab, plenty loud, and very easy to carry (due to the height/width ratio). I would not want less low freq response though, as the neo drivers give a bit of upper midrange emphasis. Hope that helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radchenko Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I revently bought a Tecamp S210 4 ohms. I had a 210svthe Ampeg years ago. Tecamp cabinet is much better, it has the Perfect tone, clear but warm, and really powerfull and headroom in only 17'5 kg. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks guys. There's only about £30 difference in price between them on Thomann so probably worth going with the M212 if I do go down the single cab route for the sake of getting maximum lows. Good to hear some positive stuff about the Tecamp cabs too as there seems to be plenty of love for their amps like the Pumas but I've not heard so much about the cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 There is a very comprehensive thread on talk bass and the view from those who know is the M212 is the best bet I have a M212 and it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I've had both the M212 and the S210 Both very good cabs but I would say that they are quite bright and if I was buying again I would get another M212. They don't go very well with bright amps though - but when I had an old Ampeg the M212 was stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 No-one will be able to notice the difference between a 38hz tone and a 40hz tone. Most amps don't have tone controls that low anyway so really it's a case of trying them and seeing which one you prefer the sound of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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