Markbass 1x12 combo with 1X15 extension?

[GM10]

Has anyone got or had this set up? would it work? I'm aware that a 1X12 extension is more popular.

Edited May 23, 2015 by GM10

[BassBus]

I use that exact rig. Works very well indeed. Huge sound. 2 1x12" cabs would certainly be more portable though.

[GM10]

I'd just use the 1X15 for gigging which isn't that frequent. I'm not technically minded enough to know why the 2 x1x12s are so much more popular. Is it more about logistics than anything else?

[xgsjx]

If you can, go for the 1x15 combo with the 1x15 ext cab. The reason being that if you're using 2 different sized drivers, you're letting yourself in for dead spots across the audience (unless you have them so one is just producing lows & the other mids & highs) and [url="http://www.mojomusic.ca/Current_Events/files/scary_monster.jpg"]other things[/url].
The reason 12's are a popular choice is that they have a better dispersion than a 15 & usually have a smaller footprint.
A good 2x12 setup is gonna be loud enough for most venues (though I found a good 2x10 covered all I needed).

[GM10]

Thanks. I already have the 1x12 combo with a LM Rocker 500 head. You've helped me decide where to go with this. I'll wait for a 12" extension to come along. Buy one from new if I have to.

[machinehead]

I used to have a CMD121P and an older (smaller) 1 x 15 traveller. Seemed to work well enough. I never had any adverse comments from punters or complaints from sound-men.

Still, the New York 1 x 12 would be my first choice for that combo as they will match well for certain and they are the same size.

Frank.

[molan]

I used the 121 combo with the 151 cab for a few gigs and it always sounded fine. Matched quite well really.

[4-string-thing]

I've just bought a 12" combo from Ambient (great guy and a great amp) got it home, sat it on a cheap Skytec PA sub in the living room and tried it out.... Sounded great, so I plugged in the 1x15 sub..... Still sounded great, added something (not really sure what though) Obviously it was only at living room level and the Skytec thing really isn't a great bit of kit but even so, it will definitely work!