Which 212 cab?

[Muzz]

Well, my 1515L is a 2x15 rather than a 2x12, but I can echo the reviews of the other Schroeders about their presence in the mix. An acquired and distinctive taste, but very very effective.

[tubbybloke68]

Hey Freddie, I've got two neox 112's and a super 12. In my honest opinion the two genz cabs give me a bigger, fuller sound than the super 12 with my shuttle 9,so a neox 212 would defo be loud enough I would say. The super 12 form factor is hard to beat though and of course it's British made which is nice too!

[GRAHAM SG1]

Its good to support british industry, I am waiting for a Barefaced Super Twelve T in that nice silver cloth, cant wait

[StraightSix]

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Its good to support british industry, I am waiting for a Barefaced Super Twelve T in that nice silver cloth, cant wait
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+1

[thumperbob 2002]

I have both 2 x 12 and 2 x 15 Schroeder cabs. Very light, ridiculously loud and cut through like nothing else. Sound crap at low volumes.

[molan]

I really like the Aguilar DB212 sounds great at volume.

For a really nice uncoloured sound the Bag End 212 is a great cab.

Both are pretty weighty though

[Musicman20]

My favourite all time 2x12 is the Aguilar DB212. My next cabinet will be 100% a Genz cabinet!

[machinehead]

[quote name='tubbybloke68' timestamp='1328356626' post='1525880']
I've got a super 12 with a shuttle 9, very light cab but a do find I have to eq it alot to get any bottom end 'presence' from it
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I wouldn't see that as a problem - surely it's the reason amps have an EQ section?

I don't have a Barefaced S12 but I do have a Barefaced Midget. The Midget is a fantastic cab so I'd imagine the S12 will be more than twice as good as a Midget.
For anyone who buys a cab based on selecting the one with the best driver and the best engineering the S12 has to be the one.

Looks are a personal thing and I like the Barefaced look, but I know some don't. But I'd say, if you buy another cab (rather than a Barefaced cab) based on liking its looks, you are losing out just so you can own a cab you find pretty.

All just my opinions but I hope they are helpful to the OP.

Frank.

[nottswarwick]

I know I've said it, but if you can find an EBS neo 212 give it a listen

[Count Bassy]

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My favourite all time 2x12 is the Aguilar DB212. My next cabinet will be 100% a Genz cabinet!
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This does not compute

[Musicman20]

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This does not compute
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I'll be keeping the DB212, and adding the Genz to my cab collection but not for a while!

[lawriemacmillan]

Epifani do an ultralite 4 ohm 2x12.
Aguilar GS212 is quite a deep sounding cab with snappy highs. The DB212 is warmer with a more pronounced midrange. Both recommended!

[REDLAWMAN]

I'd like to come in on this one as an owner of both a Berg' NV 412 & Barefaced 'Big-Baby'.

They're both absolutely top-class cabs in quite different ways.

If, like you, I were looking to acquire a 2 x 12, then I would go Barefaced without hesitation and I would opt for the 'Big-Twin', two 'Big-Babies' or a 'Big-Baby' & a 'Baby-Sub' combo.

You have to listen to these cabs first-hand to appreciate their immense capability. Initially, I simply could not get my head around even the basic notion that a 12 (plus a mid-range driver) could equal (let alone better) a 15 for my chosen criteria: now, I simply marvel that any sized speaker can produce/reproduce 'bass' as this cab' does.

Don't be put off by the suggestion that it's simply 'Hi-Fi', either; you can make it sound however you choose and that includes the finest reggae tones I've yet to hear.

[Leighton Allen]

you have to try a:

Aguilar 212 best cabs out there by a mile and you can pick them up pretty damm cheap..
EBS 212 is also worth a shout

[brensabre79]

+1 Barefaced Super12 - with or without the T.
It's been discussed on here before that the drivers in these are on paper a higher spec than most of the equivalent other makes (better handling of power, especially at lower frequencies). The handmade in the UK construction, personal service and 'nothing is too much trouble' attitude also make it a winner.
Oh, and it is an awesome sounding Cab!

[dave_bass5]

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I wish Schroeder still had a distributor.
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I got my first one direct from Jorg. Still worked out cheaper than buying over here.

[jacko]

I've been using a pair of EBS 212 neo's for quite some time and I doubt if I'll ever find a tone I like better. (to the point where my EBS 410 neo will soon be heading towards evilbay).

[rubykon]

Mind if I put the FMC Audio 2123 Neo in discussion. It´s a german manufacturer, pretty close to Glockenklang quality, tremendous bang for the buck. Any customization possible.
[url="http://fmc-audio.jimdo.com/bassboxen/2-x-12-boxen/"]http://fmc-audio.jimdo.com/bassboxen/2-x-12-boxen/[/url] It´s one of the most versatile speakers, I know.

[JTUK]

A good post. It is good that a few unknown makees..to our market.. are brought to our attention.

Since you raised the Glockenglang comparison, they look similar and suitably germanic..??

Not so sure about the styling myself from the pictures.. but there you go.

Thanks for the info

[Ant]

Matamp?

Just got two matamp 1x12s from a basschatter and they're rad!

[rubykon]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1329216100' post='1538799']
A good post. It is good that a few unknown makees..to our market.. are brought to our attention.

Since you raised the Glockenglang comparison, they look similar and suitably germanic..??

Not so sure about the styling myself from the pictures.. but there you go.

Thanks for the info
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Well, anything is possible... see here... [url="http://fmc-audio.jimdo.com/bilder/fmc-gallerie/"]http://fmc-audio.jimdo.com/bilder/fmc-gallerie/[/url]

If you don´t mind them being german, just for the looks, look here http://fmc-audio.jimdo.com/referenzen-test/tests-in-bassquaterly/

[JTUK]

[sup][size=5]I certainly don't mind german gear... played through some very nice Dynacord stuff more than a few times.[/size][/sup]
[sup][size=5]I am not so keen on the chunky look myself which is typical of, Glockenglang, for example, but then Boogie[/size][/sup]
[sup][size=5]were a fan of this as well.[/size][/sup]

[sup][size=5]Some nice looking cabs in that link. tho......[/size][/sup]

[sk8]

Another vote for the EAD Foundation. Truly awesome 212

[tauzero]

The EAD is an excellent 2x12. There's also a Tech Soundsystems ND212 for sale in the second-hand section at the moment which would be well worth a look, very good sound and nice and light.