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if the 'tape out' will send a signal to your bass amp (you will need an amp, not just the speaker) , you could set the tone controls with all the mids and highs turned down and the bass up to 'emulate' a sub. Why not give it a try? Experimentation is fun and useful.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1470542358' post='3106603'] Yowch that's ridiculously hungry. Are you sure it wasn't faulty? [/quote] yep, it even stated that in the manual; they fixed that issue in later models

if you run EMG's you'll get between 1500 and 2500 hours of 'on' time. I had a Celinder bass that would run through 2 9volt's in less than 4 hours; it needed the power supply plugged in all the time :-(

lots of good advice above, I would first verify that the cabs are in phase with each other, do you gain low end when you unplug one cab? That's a quick way to check. I think you would be happier with the 1x15" (as long as it's a good speaker) than any 4x8. I personally use 15"s and find them to be quicker responding and punchier than 10's and especially 8's. Almost always better to use the same cab when using multiples unless you are bi- amping, of course.

the classic 'smiley face' graphic EQ. I never use that sort of EQ, as all the mids just disappear and those are what's important when it comes to hearing the note value of the bass in a live situation.

I would say that you may not need anything near 1000 watts, though I understand if you are thinking of the inexpensive class D power amps, they seem highly over- rated power- wise; the good ones will be a couple thousand USD and up. If you want something small, I have had great success with a single rack space ART SLA-2 power amp. It gives 280/ side into 4 ohms or 560/ bridged mono into 8 though it will run 4 ohms bridged safely. It's deep and about 20 pound so not a 'micro' amp.

the only issue in my mind would be if there's a tweeter in the bass amp, you might want to be able to turn it off or down, at least. Try it, that's the only way to know; specs are less important than whether the listener likes it or not.

yes! that's a great speaker, I use the 15BX's and love them. If you like a snappy high end, you might want a tweeter but it's a great all around speaker for sure

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1437257339' post='2824727'] Right. That doesn't mean that some Class D amps might not be anemic, but don't blame it on being Class D, blame it on poor design by the manufacturer. Powersoft wouldn't be where it is if there was something inherently deficient about Class D. [/quote] I disagree, the K10 running my dual 15" wedges sounds great, it's also nearly $10,000 for 2 channels! The Class D bass amps on the market are largely just plain 'cheap' and sound like it.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1447096337' post='2904854'] By 4dB to be precise, which isn't worth the bother. As equally valid a question is what is the point of 500w amps? If I manufactured amps I'd make the size differential between models at four times the power rating, say 50w, 200w, 800w. [/quote] But 3dB is DOUBLE the acoustic energy, right Bill? Sounds like a lot, eh?

[quote name='tonewheels' timestamp='1433117120' post='2788061'] This is all very well but it's very subjective. Objectively, a beer crate is the ideal solution. You can't argue with science. [/quote] does the tone change if you leave the beer in the crate? How about just empty bottles? :-)

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1432736215' post='2784412'] You'll start losing floor coupling at about 2.5 feet off the floor, so don't go higher than that. If it's still hard to hear tilt it back. A keyboard stand is a bit too high. The same applies to the distance to the wall behind the cab. Placing the front of the cab more than 2 feet from the wall will not only reduce boundary reinforcement off the wall, it will cause a response dip. That can be of use on boomy stages. The correct distance from the wall can put the dip at the boom frequency, cancelling out the boom. [/quote] well said. I prefer keeping them on the ground but I will stack vertically when using 2 small cabs. Bill, I would like to create a dip around 200hZ but 1/4 wave is closer than the 2 feet mentioned? Or is 200 too high to be affected by the cab/ wall relationship? Thanks!

[quote name='henry norton' timestamp='1264263779' post='722287'] A 'cheapo' 2 piece alder body is no less likely to sound 'good' than an exotic sandwich of brazilian mahogany with quilted maple facings and wenge centre stripes. It needs to be carefully dried to about 6 percent moisture content and then kept in a relatively dry indoor climate 'til it's used. There's really not that much more to it except for allot of smoke and mirrors from some luthiers. [/quote] yes! My Kubickis are alder...my unbelievably great sounding 1962 Precision...alder..My custom made Roscoe basses...alder with fancy and thin top veneers for looks...etc., etc., etc..... my least favorite basses I've owned or played...anything with wenge. purpleheart, blah blah blah or other exotic "tone" woods. Great looking pieces of furniture, though....:-)

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1432252441' post='2779817'] That comes across as a bit personal. Is there some history of conflict here? Frank. [/quote] absolutely, he pulled the same crap on Talkbass website; lording scientific knowledge over all else; everyone is sick of his drivel there and now he's polluting this website with the same acedemic elitist approach. Now that he wants to compare actual bass playing, I'm so happy!! :-) still waiting for those clips to back up your statements Mr. F. :-)

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1431607112' post='2773102'] The interpretation of what the two 'sides' stand for depends on which you're on. Those on the purely subjective side who deny the benefits of objectivity make the assumption that engineers wear white coats, work in laboratories, and wouldn't know an E string from a pickup. I don't own a white coat, and I don't have a laboratory. My work clothes are well imbedded with sawdust, as is my 'office'. I don't know how long Alex has been a bassplayer, but I have been since 1965, and not immodestly would put my chops and ears up against [i]anyone[/i] elses. Just because I know how gear works doesn't mean I don't know how to use it. [/quote] oh, this is gonna be great! Please, please Bill post some of your best bass playing clips; I can't wait!! :-)