discreet Posted February 12, 2017 Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) [b][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]NCD - Barefaced Two10: UPDATE[/font][/b] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][url="http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/retro-two10.htm"]http://barefacedbass...retro-two10.htm[/url][/font][list] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Dimensions:[/b] 15" X 24" X 13" (38cm X 61cm X 33cm)[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Weight:[/b] 28lbs (13kg)[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Sensitivity[/b]: 98db[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Usable Frequency Range:[/b] 30Hz - 6kHz[/font] [*][b]Drivers:[/b][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] 10CR250 10" X 2[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Amp Power:[/b] 100-500W RMS (safe up to 800W with clean sounds)[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Output:[/b] -125db[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Impedance:[/b] 4 ohms[/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Price:[/b] £519 + shipping + cloth grille = £588[/font] [/list] [b]UPDATE:[/b] I've now given the cab a good gigging and my impressions are thus:[list] [*]It go very loud [*]Dispersion is superb, bass can be heard everywhere on stage and in the room [*]It's very light and portable and the build quality is excellent [*]The 4-ohm version is the perfect one-cab gigging solution - for me [*]Baked-in tone is lush, almost 'vintage' - but with fast attack, clarity and articulation [*]Handles huge amounts of power without farting - big lows on tap if you want them [*]Perfect for my thing, which is a P Bass strung with La Bella Flats [*]Barefaced customer service second to none [/list] I play with a drummer who can get loud (too loud), but so far it has not been deemed necessary to go FOH with the bass. I can be clearly heard in the mix at all positions in the room. This using a 500W @ 4ohms Markbass SA450 with the master set no higher than the 10 o'clock position. So I've had it a while, gigged with it for a while and in conclusion - I don't have cab GAS... at the moment. If for some insane reason I needed to get louder (why??) I'd buy another Two10 and an Ampeg V-4B 100W valve amp. Now that would make your nose bleed. Recommended. Edited February 12, 2017 by discreet Quote
discreet Posted February 15, 2017 Author Posted February 15, 2017 [quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1487148717' post='3237429'] What position are you using it in? [/quote] Vertical, as per pic. Quote
chris_b Posted February 15, 2017 Posted February 15, 2017 Remind me, when it's upright. . . . which one is the full range speaker? Quote
discreet Posted February 15, 2017 Author Posted February 15, 2017 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1487154047' post='3237497'] Remind me, when it's upright... which one is the full range speaker? [/quote] I've no idea, I'll have to give it a listen and find out. Whether used horizontally or vertically it makes little difference to the dispersion, which is excellent. Quote
discreet Posted February 15, 2017 Author Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1487168455' post='3237709'] How does it compare to the 69er? [/quote] Hey Tel! Sound-wise it's broadly similar - it has that 'sealed cab' vibe. You could seamlessly use a Two10 for a small/medium gig if you're using a 69er for big gigs. Having said that, I believe you could do fairly sizeable rooms with it depending on what sort of band you're in. Obviously you could use a Two10 anywhere if you're going FOH. You'll definitely be heard on stage... You might need a stand for it, or angle it up a bit if you're used to the 6X10 being somewhat closer to your ear-holes. Edited February 15, 2017 by discreet Quote
Handwired Posted February 15, 2017 Posted February 15, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1487159062' post='3237589'] I've no idea, I'll have to give it a listen and find out. Whether used horizontally or vertically it makes little difference to the dispersion, which is excellent. [/quote]Not according to Alex Quote
discreet Posted February 15, 2017 Author Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1487189612' post='3237969'] Not according to Alex [/quote] 'Sideways or upright - your choice! The Two10 cab be used horizontally for maximum thump or vertically for increased clarity. Dispersion is equally good either way around.' This from Barefaced's website. I can tell you from experience that dispersion is good vertically, but I haven't used it live horizontally, so can't comment on that. Edited February 15, 2017 by discreet Quote
Dood Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1487154047' post='3237497'] Remind me, when it's upright. . . . which one is the full range speaker? [/quote] The one at the opposite end to the port. So stood up, the top speaker is full range. Edited February 16, 2017 by dood Quote
chris_b Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1487259314' post='3238450'] The one at the opposite end to the port. So stood up, the top speaker is full range. [/quote] Cheers Quote
discreet Posted February 16, 2017 Author Posted February 16, 2017 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1487259314' post='3238450'] ...stood up, the top speaker is full range. [/quote] Thanks Dan, I did not know that. Quote
Dood Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1487264454' post='3238501'] Thanks Dan, I did not know that. [/quote] I can't remember if I mentioned it in my video review, but you can tell the difference up close anyway! Quote
Dood Posted February 16, 2017 Posted February 16, 2017 On a related topic, I recorded video footage for the Retro One 10 yesterday, there's a picture on my Facebook page and Instagram - @DanVeallBassist Quote
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