Killstarz Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hey, so I had a thread up last week discussing orange cabs to run with my OTB500 head and i got the info I was looking for from it (cheers guys). I'm starting to consider alternatives to orange cabs. So, what's good these days? im looking to spend no more than about £600 (for one or a pair). More than happy to go for pre owned. I play in a 90s alternative rock band (pearl jam, nirvana etc) but I often dep for a wedding band so need something that is loud, yet versatile and obviously that I can run with my current head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 This might be a nonsense idea, but the best cab I've ever owned was a Tech Soundsystems 4x12. Tech Soundsystems, became Tecamp, which is now Eich. German engineered bass gear. Light and VERY loud with an Orange Terror, although a little on the large side (a bit bigger in every dimension than a 4x10). I know there are a few out there so it might be worth a wanted ad in the classifieds section. The 4x10 equivalent is supposed to be excellent too. Both sell for well under your budget as they are relatively unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomed Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I've used quite a varied range with mine, the best results I've had are with my own cabs obviously, but I've never really used anything that's sounded terrible other than a Hartke xl 4x10. Peavey of various models have always been good, Ashdown abm was ok, Ampeg was quite nice, I will say it does shine through my Four10, it sounds massive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thanks for the recommendation but I think I'd like the flexibility of a couple of 112s or a single 1x15 as those 4x10s can be a bit big and weighty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Given the variety of music you do I`d look for something as clean/flat/uncoloured as possible, seeing as the OTB doesn`t have the most flexible of eqs. So avoid anything with a really coloured sound, or any cabs that have a fair bit of high-end roll-off, such as Markbass. The Ashdown 112s in the Rootmaster range look to be quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 I've potentially got the opportunity to pick up a pair of Aguilar db112s. Anyone got any experience with putting the otb500 through this setup before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 [quote name='Killstarz' timestamp='1480853790' post='3187534'] I've potentially got the opportunity to pick up a pair of Aguilar db112s. Anyone got any experience with putting the otb500 through this setup before? [/quote] No, but a gs112 sounded great with it. The dB cabs use the same driver tuned slightly differently so I'd say they'd probably sound great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 [attachment=233582:orange.jpg] sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I have an OTB (with Mullard Valves to tame the beast) and run it through a Barefaced Super Compact. Small, light weight, extremely loud and sounds fantastic. You can always get another cab at a later date but you won't have to! Have a chat with Alex Claber at BF. Nice guy who really knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I have the OBT500 and a SP212. My OCD wont let me have mismatched amp to cab combos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Barefaced Compact/Super Compact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 When I had my OTB500 I ran it through a TC Electronic RS210 and an RS112. I loved the combination. I only got rid of the OTB because it was one of the ones with the hotter than Hell DI's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Runs perfectly through my Ashdown 4x8 600w cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1481558634' post='3193275'] Barefaced Compact/Super Compact [/quote] Used this with an OBT. It sounded great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 [quote name='Killstarz' timestamp='1480853790' post='3187534'] I've potentially got the opportunity to pick up a pair of Aguilar db112s. Anyone got any experience with putting the otb500 through this setup before? [/quote] I regularly gigged an Aguilar DB210 cab, both with my OTB500 and AD200B before that. It was always more than enough/plenty loud. I hardly turned up far on either amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloyd1979_uk Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) I would also recommend Barefaced, I recently bought a Big Baby 2 and it's a very nice match for my OTB. Edited December 14, 2016 by lloyd1979_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killstarz Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 thanks guys. A lot of food for thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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