SisterAbdullahX Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I think it's time I owned up to it, can't hide it any longer...I think I'm in love with 15" speakers. I know it's not cool but why fight it? Even the crappy Carlsbro or whatever it was 1x15 rehearsal room combo tonight sounded great, full, deep, clear. I just can't get my head around it! Those Baer 15s look nice, as do the TKSs. Heaven help me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppaul Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 If it sounds good to you, then it's good, I just put my 15 under my 410, and was surprised by the extra bottom end (I know the TB guys are gonna cringe) I'm gonna leave a couple days and see what happens \m/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Had my Ampeg B115E for several years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpherMako4 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I also like 15's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Indeed. Nothing less than 15 inches here as well. Sometimes two of them, but usually just the one. My fave driver is the Kappalite 3015 which ive been using for the past 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I've been gigging two Tecamp 15" cabs since the start of the year, and I must say they sound the biz. They each have a 4" driver as well, which sweetens them up a touch. Here's one from a little "cave time" day I had a couple of weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I too have a love of 15" speakers, I know I know that there's plenty on here that say you can shift just as much air with 2 x 10" but a 15 just sounds gutsier to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomed Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 15 or death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Way back in the good old days before I found Basschat and developed incurable GAS, I only had two cabs. These were the Hartke 115XL and 410XL. Most of the time I only gigged the 15 and it sounded beautifully deep but also punchy and even slap cut through as clear as you'd like. And it was a much easier schlep than the 90lb 410. Edited March 1, 2016 by Sparky Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 With trepidation, and a touch of inspiration from Mr wallbassist, I've ordered 2 new Eich 115XS cabs, which are virtually identical to those Tecamp cabs. Should be here in 2-3 weeks....... I say trepidation, because I have it in my mind (somewhat unwarranted I know) that 15" speakers are big, slow and old fashioned sounding (whatever the hell that is!). But I really know this isn't the case and I'm so looking forward to receiving the Eich cabs. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I've used lots of cabs over the years, but funnily enough the ones that I end up hanging on to are the ones with fifteens in them. I just like the sound of those cabs. Whether that is purely down to the diameter of the driver is questionable, but it is true nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I deliberately opted for Barefaced Dubsters (2x15) when they were a new(ish) model. They more than made up for my six Tannoy 15s, and I don't ever see me looking seriously at anything else (although the recently 'announced' Barefaced 18 sub might be fun)... .....stop it.....stop it now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 No room for 18's here, move along now!! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='deksawyer' timestamp='1456840605' post='2992756'] No room for 18's here, move along now!! D. [/quote] 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) [quote name='deksawyer' timestamp='1456831084' post='2992579'] With trepidation, and a touch of inspiration from Mr wallbassist, I've ordered 2 new Eich 115XS cabs, which are virtually identical to those Tecamp cabs. Should be here in 2-3 weeks....... I say trepidation, because I have it in my mind (somewhat unwarranted I know) that 15" speakers are big, slow and old fashioned sounding (whatever the hell that is!). But I really know this isn't the case and I'm so looking forward to receiving the Eich cabs. D. [/quote] I'm looking forward to you receiving those Eich cabs as well cos I wanna know what you think of them! By the way, how will the Eichs differ from the TecAmp 15s? Do they have a tweeter or 4" paper cone? And how many pennies? Edited March 1, 2016 by SisterAbdullahX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) [quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1456833157' post='2992621'] I deliberately opted for Barefaced Dubsters (2x15) when they were a new(ish) model. They more than made up for my six Tannoy 15s, and I don't ever see me looking seriously at anything else (although the recently 'announced' Barefaced 18 sub might be fun)... .....stop it.....stop it now...... [/quote] Barefaced dubster here as well. I use it to stress test buildings and put loud drummers in their place. For smaller venues a Shermann custom build 15/6/1 Kappalite 3015LF. Both are adequate the 3015LFs do like plenty of Watts. Edited March 1, 2016 by 3below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Bag End S15-D very nicely voiced all rounder - small but a bit of a lump by modern standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 Yeah, every time I play through a 15 I find myself loving it, yet when the time comes to buy a cab I always think better go for 10's. Just don't have the courage of my convictions! I seem to have been conditioned into thinking a 15 will always be lacking something..."what if I need a Marcus Miller tone at any point? 15s can't do that! Or what if I need more mids? They can't do that, better with 12s..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1456861113' post='2993024'] Yeah, every time I play through a 15 I find myself loving it, yet when the time comes to buy a cab I always think better go for 10's. Just don't have the courage of my convictions! I seem to have been conditioned into thinking a 15 will always be lacking something..."what if I need a Marcus Miller tone at any point? 15s can't do that! Or what if I need more mids? They can't do that, better with 12s..." [/quote] Problem solved. Just succumb to GAS, have one of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1456824101' post='2992490'] I've been gigging two Tecamp 15" cabs since the start of the year, and I must say they sound the biz. They each have a 4" driver as well, which sweetens them up a touch. Here's one from a little "cave time" day I had a couple of weeks ago [/quote] Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1456862115' post='2993032'] Problem solved. Just succumb to GAS, have one of everything. [/quote] Down that path divorce lies...😧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='deksawyer' timestamp='1456831084' post='2992579'] With trepidation, and a touch of inspiration from Mr wallbassist, I've ordered 2 new Eich 115XS cabs, which are virtually identical to those Tecamp cabs. Should be here in 2-3 weeks....... [/quote] I feel another amp/cab get together coming on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='largo' timestamp='1456863828' post='2993075'] I feel another amp/cab get together coming on.... [/quote] Oooooh. Great idea. We'll have pizza this time too... D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1456858708' post='2992985'] I'm looking forward to you receiving those Eich cabs as well cos I wanna know what you think of them! By the way, how will the Eichs differ from the TecAmp 15s? Do they have a tweeter or 4" paper cone? And how many pennies? [/quote] I sure will let you know! Having sold my Tecamp M212 a few weeks ago to the very nice Derek from Edinburgh, I'm having to use my rehearsal cabs for a gig there this coming Friday - 2 heavy-ish Yamaha BBT210 cabs and a Mesa D-800. Not looking forward to lifting those cabs unless some miracle delivery arrives by the end of the week from Germany. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingsta Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I love a good 15, but more for gigging than for home practice. I find you need to be pushing some air with a 15 before they really come to life. So er yeah I have one of everything... 2x10 & 1x15 & 2x12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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