NJE Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hello, I have just picked up a Eden WTX260 head and I cant wait to get using it but I need a cab to go with it but have no idea what to get. I got the amp from Happy Jack who gave me some good advice as far as cabs go, but still considdering what will be best. Points to considder: 1. The cab should be 4ohm. The amp (like most) will run at top voulume at 4ohms. Now I have read that this is a loud amp and will produce the goods through a 8ohm but I would rather just get a 4ohm to start with and get the most out so I have the power if i need it. Also I cannot afford to be changing in the near future (I just bought a house) 2. I dont really know what the different make cabs are like. I have only really ever used Ashdown at length with a few brief moments with EBS, Markbass and EA. How different do EBS sound against Aguilar for example? 3. I have a limited budget to get a cab. I have around £300-£350 to get a cab so i am pretty much looking at secondhand. There are a couple I have my eye on but I would probably not be able to try them out. Bass Direct are fairly close to me but I dont want to go there and waste thier time as I would not be able to afford any of their cabs new! Portability is not a huge problem ( I am quite young) and I dont really have a preference on speaker size but like a nice smooth tone and not too fond of really sparkling high end. I will need to compete with guitar, drums and Keys playing fairly chilled music so no metal or anything. I have made enquiries about a EBS 2x12 and Aguilar 2x12, any opinions on these? Any help gratefully received. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Barefaced compact sounds like a good match, although it isn't a tiny cab. The sound is pretty "traditional" but with more mid range definition, which I think would suit an Eden well (if is sounds anything like a WT300?). I wouldn't worry too much about 4ohms in this case, as the compact is a "loud" cab, it was plenty powerful with my IA Clarus . I love EA cabs...but they can be pricey even used, and older versions are a bit heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hi, Funnily enough Jack who I got the amp from has been using barefaced if I recall, and said they were fantatsic. Unfortunately the cheapest cab is still £100 over my very top budget otherwise they would be top of my list to check out for sure. I wish I could afford all the gear i want but i guess a few of us on here are in that position. Cheers, Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ok - look out for a used EA CXL112? - I think they go for around £350 used, although pretty rare because they were exceeeedingly expensive new in the UK. My favourite all-round cab, although it seems a bit unforgiving when you first try it. Not very light (42-44lbs?) but good size. I used mine with an Eden WT300 and it was great, could cope with surprisingly big rooms...for about 20 mins until the Eden overheated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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