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    [quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1416778219' post='2613561'] Only at small signal levels. Maximum output is determined by the driver xmax. That's usually the same for 4 or 8 ohms, so maximum output is also the same. [/quote] While this is usually true in practice, it's not always the case. Sometimes maximum output is limited by what the amp is able to deliver, in which case a 4 ohm cab can be very worthwhile.
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    I seem to have hit a nerve......
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    No, but some of my best friends are.
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    Is he a Barefaced user? I imagine he appreciates their light weight.
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    Did someone mention feet falling off?
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    [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1416752567' post='2613164'] sooo this!! [/quote] I am reminded of a song by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. I have a white one, so to that!
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1416760708' post='2613264'] I've had the same cab in 4 and 8 ohms ( 212 config ) and they sounded pretty different...to the point that I loved the 8ohm version and I've never really been that convinced about the 4 ohms version.. seriously...!! [/quote] Actually, the 8 ohm and 4 ohm versions of drivers are often different enough for it to affect the sound. So that makes sense.
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    So how exactly do you measure the impedance of a big door ......?
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    Last try before eBay then.
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    Very good deal. Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2-KKoAtP9Y
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    [quote name='molan' timestamp='1415309487' post='2599168'] I like both and would happily gig either. The MB feels a bit cleaner and articulate but it doesn't have the lovely vintagey warmth and roundness of the TH. [/quote] Brilliant - thanks!
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    [quote name='dood' timestamp='1415292300' post='2598903'] The later 15" XLs were indeed upgraded to 300W RMS as I understand it. £180 for a pair of speakers of this quality is actually very good and Korg are brilliant. Buying a pair will give you a 600W cabinet and it'll happily spank a lot of 2x15's out there. A single 3015LF from Lean is £175. Case dismissed [/quote] You're paying a premium for the neo magnets with the 3015LF. A driver with a ceramic magnet will cost half that. Case reopened. But yes, get the Celestions if you can.
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    What - no takers at that price? Times must be hard.
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    You won't need to alter the tuning of the cab. Just leave it as it is. To find the volume of the cab, multiply the three internal dimensions - height, width and depth.
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    Pm'd
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    That looks pretty bad. If the coil is open circuit there's not a lot you can do yourself. If that were my cab, I'd get myself some new drivers. The cab looks well built, it's plywood, and £200 - £250 invested in premium drivers will get you a system that will outperform just about any 2x15 out there. It's unlikely that you'll have to retune the cabinet - you just have to find some drivers that suit the cab and perform well with bass. Most people, I realise, will just go for a new cab. Alternatively, check eBay for used drivers as Phil suggested. You can often pick up 15-inch drivers for peanuts. Interestingly, someone in your area (Exeter) is selling a pair of nice Celestions on eBay - collection only. They are not the latest and greatest, but they are in the same league as your Hartke's. Just over a day to go and still at 99p. Better not post the URL - just do an eBay search for Celestion K15-200. Those will get you up and running again and give you time to decide how to proceed.
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    Molan, what's the difference between the TH500 and the Little Mark 3, in your estimation?
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    Dunc bought a USB hard drive from me last week. A very easy man to do business with.
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    Dave came by to pick up a couple of electronic gizmos from me this week. It was a very straightforward transaction. Thanks, Dave.
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    As long as the coil is moving freely you can generally patch up a damaged cone. I obviously don't know how badly cracked it is, but you might consider using some Araldite on it.
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    I'd have a listen to them first. You can't believe everything you read on Basschat.
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    Just to demonstrate that this is a Basschat bargain, one of these exact units has just sold on eBay for £111. Here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281481146726?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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    Try this: http://tinypic.com/?t=postupload Upload your image here and you'll get a URL to post in your message. Works great.
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    I went through a period of trying difference preamp/power amp combinations, finally ending up with a Behringer parametric equaliser (and a Carvin power amp). I have two of the Behringers, which is a bit silly, and I also have some other preamps that I don't use any more. Read on. [u][b][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Behringer Ultra-Q Pro PEQ 2200 Parametric Equaliser[/font][/size][/b][/u] I got turned on to this preamp after using a TC Electronics bass preamp, which was exactly the same as their parametric equaliser but with 'Bass Preamplifier' screen-printed on the front. When I tried to get another one after foolishly selling it, I discovered that they can go for silly money. However, this Behringer is just as good, and costs a lot less. It has five separate bands of eq, each with adjustable width and depth. There's a defeat switch for each band as well as an overall eq defeat switch. It offers more equalisation options than you will ever need in a lifetime of bass playing, plus variable low pass and high pass controls to cut out rumble and hiss. Inputs are balanced or non-balanced - the bass plugs straight in - and outputs are also balanced or non-balanced. I've used it to drive a pro power amp, in my effects loop, or as an effects pedal in front of a bass amp. I've not done it personally, but as there are two balanced outputs, you should be able to use one to drive your power amp and the other as a DI out. It's quiet and transparent, and can obviously be used for PA or recording. I'm keeping my second one but you can have this for £45. [u][b][size=5]Studiospares Preamp/DI 458190[/size][/b][/u] If this had Aguilar printed on the front, it would cost another £100. The Studiospares preamp is an active DI box with a fully featured preamp section that works wonderfully for bass. I hear it is also good for mics as it appears to be popular with the recording fraternity as a mic preamp. Anyway, as a bass preamp, it has bass, treble and midrange controls, plus a handy notch filter that you can adjust between 100 and 350Hz. There's also a 'Shape' button that does the Trace Elliot thing. Two separate inputs with their own volume controls, effects loop, balanced and unbalanced out. Powered by a 9V battery or power supply (neither of which will be supplied). Metal case. Very good condition. £20. [size=5][u][b]Behringer PB100 Preamp Booster[/b][/u][/size] This was designed as a boost pedal for guitarists, but it works surprisingly well as a no-frills bass preamp. It can easily drive a power amp and has Bass, Treble and Gain controls to let you to tailor your sound. It's transparent and quiet. This one is as-new and comes in its original box. £10. I'll post any of these at cost.
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