Modman Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Hello everyone! I am having a bit of a dilemma. I currently have an old Trace Elliot 2x10 bass cab (200watts @ 8ohms) running with a peavey tour 700 (700 watts @ 4ohms). Now the Trace Elliot weighs the same as a small hippo and I am obviously not getting the full power out of my amp. So, I have roughly £500 to spend on some new cabs. preferably running at 4 ohms (2x 8 ohm cabs or 1 x 4 ohm cab). Since the budget is fairly small my choice is limited so bang for buck is essential. I also use a 5 string bass so I would need cabs that could handle the low B as well. I am guessing to that the 2nd hand market would be a good place to look too. At the moment, I have been looking at the EBS Classic line 112's but their height is a little concerning. Also the Fender rumble 112's. Basically, I'm looking for opinions, suggestions, ideas etc to help me have a better informed choice. Cheers Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Not entirely sure of your sound goals but for a budget of £500, I'd be looking at 2x Aguilar GS112's with horns. That would give you 600w in cab capacity if you ran both and would draw 500w at 4 ohms which is standard for a lot of amps. You'd have to be a bit careful if you ran with a 770/4 head but should be fine if you weren't OTT with FX.. The lows on these cabs are very very good and would have no problem putting out a thunderous low B, IME. In terms of lows, best cabs I've used, altho the DB212 does very very well there as well. I'm not looking for that sort of low end anymore... but the 2x112 config make them an easy carry/load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I'd go for a new (with trial period) Barefaced Retro Two10 ... not sure how well it handles low B but certainly light weight & also comes in 4 Ohm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modman Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Well I am in a Funk/Soul function band so my sound isn't that rawkus. Just after a really well balanced sound across the spectrum that isn't going to break my back/balance. Thanks for your help so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 IMO the Barefaced Retro Two10 is a good idea. Email Alex at Bearfaced and he'll tell you if it will or won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Check out the TKS cabs and see if your budget can stretch. They are superb sounding and finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1428944955' post='2746255'] IMO the Barefaced Retro Two10 is a good idea. Email Alex at Bearfaced and he'll tell you if it will or won't work. [/quote] This. It works superbly for me but I only play a 4 string Edited April 13, 2015 by Jazzneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) I am very happy with my TC electronics BC range of cabs. I have a 210 and a 212. Together thats 500w in 4ohms and you could go for 2 x 212s instead.Now they have been replaced by the newer models you can pick up SH ones very cheap and they sound great. Edited April 13, 2015 by bonzodog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1428945250' post='2746258'] ..... and finished [/quote] Care to explain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrs2k Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 If you like a bit of DIY, then build a fearful 12/6 , you will never look back. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1428944955' post='2746255'] IMO the Barefaced Retro Two10 is a good idea. Email Alex at Bearfaced and he'll tell you if it will or won't work. [/quote] +1 - Alex will ask you the right questions and tell you if the retro 210 will work for you or not. I've just had 2 super compacts from him and I couldn't be happier. Extremely lightweight and sound incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzjames Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 +1 for Aguilar 1x12 cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vailbass Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I would highly recommend a couple small single 15" cabs loaded with either JBL k or e speakers or EVM's. These speakers respond much quicker than 10's and have much more low and mid response. The modern 10" speakers respond very slowly, especially for slap or pick sounds. That's because of design compromise trying to make a 10" speaker reproduce useable low freqs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 A pair of TKS 112s. I doubt you'll get better for the money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 For the budget I'd be seriously looking at the Barefaced Retro 210. If you could stretch then maybe a TKS 212? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1430066081' post='2757654'] A pair of TKS 112s. I doubt you'll get better for the money.... [/quote] That's about £700 though, and the OP's budget is around £500... Quite a big difference for us bassists on a budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modman Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Well luckily the wife allowed a budget of £600 and I found myself some Bergantinos (HT112 & EX112). Definitely worth the upgrade, every note just sings beautifully. Definitely won't need anything else for long time to come. Cheers everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Modman' timestamp='1430125339' post='2758081'] Definitely won't need anything else for long time to come. [/quote] Ha! We've all said [b][i]that[/i][/b] before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badderer Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) [quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][b][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?app=forums&module=forums§ion=findpost&pid=2758081"][/url]Modman, on 27 April 2015 - 09:02 AM, said:[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Definitely won't need anything else for long time to come.[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] [quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ha! We've all said [/font][/color][b][i]that[/i][/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] before... [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [/quote] YEP!!!! give it a couple of weeks! Edited April 27, 2015 by The Badderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1430120234' post='2758019'] That's about £700 though, and the OP's budget is around £500... Quite a big difference for us bassists on a budget [/quote] Ah, forgot about the recent price bump. Fair point.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modman Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Haha you say and my amp has recently been giving me grief and I instantly starting "window shopping" for a replacement... GAS GAS GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Modman' timestamp='1430125339' post='2758081'] Well luckily the wife allowed a budget of £600 and I found myself some Bergantinos (HT112 & EX112). Definitely worth the upgrade, every note just sings beautifully. Definitely won't need anything else for long time to come. Cheers everyone! [/quote] Good choice. I had a link to a pr of SL112's for £600. I think they were in Walsall... They would have got my vote as SL112's came second in our recent limited 12" demo.. Price was right and I'd pay £100 more for them than for the GS's which I've seen for around £500... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 it isn't often it is great to be in Sweden from a bass equipment point of view, but you can get a pair of second hand TKS 112 in Sweden for £350 at the moment. I know, as I was shopping around for some. You don't get better speakers for that price Imho, albeit not the latest design/look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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