What cab to ad

[bubinga5]

Need a cab to add to my Agy 212...I was going to get an another Aguilar 212 as i borrowed one that had to go back, but i was wondering what else i should consider that would fit the 212....

My experience and knowledge of amps/cabs is not great....
Thanks

Edited July 22, 2009 by bubinga5

[Stylon Pilson]

The problem with pairing a 112 (I assume you meant 112, and not 121) with a 212 is that if they are the same impedance, then each speaker in the 112 will be taking twice as much power as each speaker in the 212.

Have you considered a second, matching 212?

S.P.

Edited July 22, 2009 by Stylon Pilson

[bubinga5]

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='547812' date='Jul 22 2009, 04:42 PM']The problem with pairing a 112 (I assume you meant 112, and not 121) with a 212 is that if they are the same impedance, then each speaker in the 112 will be taking twice as much power as each speaker in the 212.

Have you considered a second, matching 212?

S.P.[/quote]
No i meant 212 AARGHH..... i would be after a 212 but could you recommend a few makes that i could use alone or match with the Agy..

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[Stylon Pilson]

You could use any make, but there's no telling how it will sound until you try it. Is there any particular reason why you are opposed to getting a matching Aguilar 212, or is it just curiosity?

S.P.

[bubinga5]

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='547851' date='Jul 22 2009, 05:17 PM']You could use any make, but there's no telling how it will sound until you try it. Is there any particular reason why you are opposed to getting a matching Aguilar 212, or is it just curiosity?

S.P.[/quote]Curiosity...

.A Quick Q...My aguilar is 500 watts at 4ohms and 250w at 8 ohms...my 212 is 600watts at 4-8 0hms and i wanted to run a 112...300 watts at 8ohms is this not possible..or would i have to run them in parallel....Excuse my lack of knowledge..

[Uncle Balsamic]

Either replace all of your cabs with something new or get another of the same (in this case aguilar 212). Those are pretty much the only options, it's nmot really worth it mixing different cabs as it might not work too well.

Edited July 22, 2009 by Uncle Balsamic

[alexclaber]

Hang on, is your 2x12" 4 ohms or 8 ohms?

Alex

[JTUK]

if it is the DB 2x12..then you can add the DB 2x10 and that sounds like a great complimentary cab, IMV..power-wise and looks.

If your Ag is a GS, then you have less options from a cosmetic POV.. maybe look at the Berg 2x10 which is near fit but you might have to check whether the cab would be stacked on its side and whether that is a problem.

[Musicman20]

Personally...I opted for 2 DB212s....as a large rig instead of an Ampeg which I got rid of. These bury the Ampeg....but mainly in the thick yet articulate tone. Loving Aguilar gear.

[bubinga5]

I guess im looking for something a little smaller..

[Musicman20]

If you have an 8ohm 2x12...I think you can just add an 8ohm [u]1x12 [/u]with no problems....I dont see why not...anyone else know?

[Uncle Balsamic]

The 112 I think would get twice as much power as either of the speakers in the 212. Take that as you will.

[bubinga5]

[quote name='alexclaber' post='547918' date='Jul 22 2009, 06:04 PM']Hang on, is your 2x12" 4 ohms or 8 ohms?

Alex[/quote]4ohms or 8 ohms Alex..i have to ad a cab that is 4 0hms, am i right?

Edited July 22, 2009 by bubinga5

[Uncle Balsamic]

You're cab will be either 4 ohms or 8 0hms. If it is 8 0hms and your amp can deal with a 4 ohm load, you are able to add another 8 ohm cab. 2 x 8 ohms in parallel = 4 ohms.

If your cab, however is rated at 4 ohms, you will need to buy a whole new set of cabs if you want more speakers.

[JTUK]

[quote name='bubinga5' post='548039' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:36 PM']4ohms or 8 ohms Alex..i have to ad a cab that is 4 0hms, am i right?[/quote]


If you are going to link a lower powered cab together on a mono output, then make it a higher impedance that the more powerful cab...that way more power should go to the bigger more powerful cab by way of the speaker resistance (ohms)

I do think that a 2 x12 and 1x12 is a bit of a mismatch powerwise tho.. and I'd be wary

It would matter less with a stereo output and you would have some output control on the master volumes..

[alexclaber]

If your cab is 8 ohms you can add a second 8 ohm cab. If your cab is 4 ohms you cannot add another cab. Your cab cannot be both a 4 ohm cab and an 8 ohm cab, it has to be one or the other. If you add another cab it should have similar excursion limited power handling or it will fart out prematurely - that means any current 1x12"s on the market are unsuitable, likewise almost all 2x10"s. Plenty of 2x12"s and a few 1x15"s that could keep up but whether they'll prove a good match sonically is a case of trial and error.

Why do you need another cab? Most players would find that 2x12" loud enough.

Alex