Rich

[quote name='alexclaber' post='679923' date='Dec 10 2009, 09:21 AM']Hi Rich, I'm going to turn this into a useful example. Let's say that when you were looking at your Nemesis you were also looking at another cab. Here's the specs for the Nemesis (assuming this is the right model 15, they've been through a few different models): Power Handling 250 Watts RMS Freq. Response 38hz - 18khz Impedance 8Ω Sensitivity 100dB SPL@1W1M Weight 42lbs[/quote]Mine's the older one with a slightly different spec, but that's not really relevant [quote]And lets say you were looking at another cab with the following specs: Power Handling 350 Watts RMS Freq. Response 35hz - 18khz Impedance 8Ω Sensitivity 101dB SPL@1W1M Weights 48lbs So you might think so yourself, well the latter cab is a bit more powerful, a bit more sensitive and goes a bit lower, so it's worth the extra weight. But let's assume that Vd was also quoted. For the Nemesis = 350cc For the Brand X cab = 250cc This means that despite the Nemesis looking like it'll be less loud and fat according to the original (and very open to marketing abuse) specs, it will actually produce greater low frequency SPL. Alternatively you could have an excursion limited power handling figure added to the specs (which would be likely to show the Nemesis as having more) or a true low frequency sensitivity figure (ditto). The product of these two figures would show the Nemesis as having better performance. Alex[/quote] Aha. So to use a motoring metaphor, judging a cab purely on things like sensitivity and frequency is a bit like judging a car purely on horsepower and 0-60 time... the first car has more horse and a quicker 0-60, but when you look closely at the second car it has more torque and a better 30-70 time, which in reality is far more useful. Have I got that right?

Call me a bit of a luddite, but the only specs I tend to look at these days are power handling (just to make sure the amp doesn't woefully over- or under-power them), impedance (amp compatibility), sensitivity (for a rough guide to 'loudness', and yes I admit this is possibly a red herring) and weight. Especially weight. I made the decision to have a go with the Nemesis 1x15s based mainly on back-friendliness! Obviously there will be many folks who will eagerly want to know every single spec, almost right down to the designer's preferred socks. For this reason alone, maybe it's worth researching. But there will also be many of us for whom 'Vd' will really only ever be something we sniggered about in the playground when we were 12.

Given the ludicrous prices Deep Impacts have been going for on fleabay, I'm tempted to flog mine and get the MB unit instead, and pocket the change

[quote name='dood' post='678006' date='Dec 8 2009, 03:07 PM']But what is more wierd? Talking to your pets as if they even remotely understand a word you are saying. Owner: "Who's a good boy? Are you a good boy? Is that your toy. huh? go get it - go on!" Dog: *blank looks*[/quote]

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='676440' date='Dec 7 2009, 08:53 AM']I'm hoping for a twin neck t bird, 4 string fretted/fretless.[/quote] Wow, twice the neck dive!

[attachment=37854:shuke_sc_small.jpg] The real thing, not a replica please [attachment=37855:sexonwheels.jpg]

A few years ago, the immediate answer would have been "Yeah, Wapping". Ahhh, they were good days. *wistful sigh*

I used to subscribe to Amnesia Monthly. They were always forgetting to send it out in time, & often it never turned up. But I didn't mind, as I'd forgotten I was expecting it. [size=1]Look, it's first thing on a Monday morning and that's the best I could do, OK..?[/size]

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='675604' date='Dec 6 2009, 12:39 PM']3Oth aniversary eh, I wonder if they'll get the original band back together for that.[/quote] It'd be a must-see... but I get the impression that Phil Gould would rather stab himself in the scrotum with a rusty cheeseknife than work with Kinger again.

Might go to the Bristle Col Snawl on the 13th.

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='674602' date='Dec 4 2009, 11:39 PM']I'm also operating a rat on a stick!!![/quote] "OHHHH NO YOU'RE NOT!"

I went to see the local am-dram musical society's xmas show earlier on. They were very good, some excellent singing and hoofing, but let down badly by their pit. The bassist was especially awful, I don't think he managed to put two correct notes side-by-side all night. I wanted to punch the fecker.

Nice review James, thanks Could you amend the title and remove the word 'REVIEW'? That way, it will be listed alphabetically under 'O' rather than 'R'... Ta

Looks better than the real thing Very nice work.

[quote name='OldGit' post='673140' date='Dec 3 2009, 01:23 PM']Right! Every body back the studio.. Let's do it all again with Chris![/quote] What, now? God, yes please. It'd make a darned sight more sense than what I'm doing today.

Sibob's right, it looks stunning. Even if it is dead. Twice.

So the current list after Golchen is: acidcool1986 Rich Bassassin Zombywoof Bassmingo Kirky baboom

Bagsy me on the list too pleeeease

Was two Shuttles actually.

[quote name='TheRev' post='670007' date='Nov 30 2009, 02:10 PM']And that was all from you![/quote] [i]Moi[/i]? oh surely not. Well, maybe for 10 seconds or so.

[i]"The new Live Series is now "the standard" by which all affordable bass enclosures are to be judged. Features include all new components, more compact cabinet designs, and are geared to deliver power performance and value to beginners, students, and professionals alike. All models have been carefully calibrated to perform under the demanding riggers from today's bassists. Even our new "Edge Lift" cabinet handles speak to this "new standard" from Genz Benz Enclosures. A large single 15 in. enclosure that easily stacks under our LS 210T or LS 410T models. It delivers tight low-end punch and clarity. This model is a powerful sub cabinet or a great performer on its own. Rated Power: 300 Watts RMS. Components: One GBE 1560 woofer. Available in 8 ohms only. Technical Info Power Handling RMS: 300W Frequency +/-3db: 55-4K Hz Sensitivity 1W/1M: 98 db Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm Weight: 61 lbs. Dimensions (H x W x D): 24.5 x 25 x 18 in."[/i]

What a great day, made the journeys in that godawful weather well worthwhile. Nice to meet you all, some good laughs had and some lovely gear lusted over and, best of all, all at a sensible volume with hardly any slap For me, basses of the day were the Eminence EUB and that stunning Marleaux fretless 5. GAS moment of the day was hearing my Shuke through Drewie's Bergatino cabs just when I though I was completely happy with my rig... Many, many thanks to Si and Drewie for sorting it all out.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='667838' date='Nov 27 2009, 10:52 PM']Doesn't even need to be sequenced. Just provide a triggered gate signal and hold down the correct notes. Easy![/quote] Back in the day, I had a Roland SH09 mono synth that I used in just such a fashion. Made some fabulous big Moogy noises! Wish I still had it.