RickIronWitch Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 So I have a 500watt Terror Bass, my first choice would be a second hand Orange 4x10. Not a smart one, an old conventional model. But is there any that will sound just as good for less buck? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 It completely depends on what you are hoping to achieve. I'd like the Orange 115 cab with mine but when I spoke direct to Orange they recommended the SP210 for my needs. I went with their suggestion and I'm very happy. Perhaps the SP212 might suit you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 When I bought my Terror, I tried it with the SP210 cab, and whilst very impressed with the volume available through this cab, the "size" of the sound wasn`t enough for me, the SP212 as suggested by Burrito will be bigger sounding, due to being 12s, and have plenty of volume. I also used it through an Ampeg SVT 810 - now that was a big enough sound! And I used it through my Marshall VBC 412 at gigs - very full sound. And briefly, I used it through my Ampeg SVT 410 HE at home, and again, the size of the sound was very good. Suppose it depends on the weight/size issue, though if yr considering an old Orange 410, thats not an issue for you, as Orange cabs are rather heavy. The Orange/Ampeg seemed to fit nicely to my ears, very "old-school" and a used Ampeg 410 should be about £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I use a Barefaced Big One for larger gigs, a Barefaced Midget for smaller ones. When I get offered a gig at The Albert Hall, I'll be sure to use both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickIronWitch Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 I always thought the sp cabs would have a smaller sound due to the speaker layout. All the ampeg 4x10s I have seen are 400watts other than the pro series, but in my experience they go for around the same as the orange 4x10s if not abit more. Due to the nature of the genre I play I really don't want to push something under 500watts. Thanks for the replies so far guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='RickIronWitch' post='1077076' date='Jan 4 2011, 10:09 AM']I always thought the sp cabs would have a smaller sound due to the speaker layout.[/quote] 600w and they don't. Try one. SP stands for smart power. They are qute clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickIronWitch Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1077098' date='Jan 4 2011, 10:32 AM']600w and they don't. Try one. SP stands for smart power. They are qute clever[/quote] i'll give them a shot, but these are more expensive again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perogato Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I use my Orange AD200b Mk3 with two Hartke 410 XL's (the old ones, rated 240 watts @ 8 ohm, so that gives me 480 watts @ 4 ohm which I assume gives me more then enough head room). For the Terror I would suggest the newer 410 XL's (they are rated 400 watts @ 8 ohm). They give crisp highs and nice lows. And they are easy on your wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethfriend Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I have played mine through an ampeg 4x10, orange sp410 and the barefaced vintage 2x15 that I currently have and by far the most impressive sound for me is the vintage. Don't think you can buy them new anymore though. The orange sp cab was pretty good but not as loud as the ampeg but then the sound through the ampeg wasn't as good to my ear. I'd be looking at the barefaced compact if it were my money, same sound as the vintage from what I have been told but about half the size and right loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Make sure you test ALL of them before you buy. Its hard to recommend a cab as you might have different tastes, but my Tower of Orange is perfect. Heavy? Yes. Massive sound? OH yes. Sometimes a nice big old ceramic-loaded cabinet is the best thing for old school tones. It depends. Berg NV610/412 are options, but expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I use a TC Electronics RS210 and RS112. I don't really need the RS112 to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perogato Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1084181' date='Jan 10 2011, 02:33 PM']Make sure you test ALL of them before you buy. Its hard to recommend a cab as you might have different tastes[/quote] + 1, this is the best advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan2112 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've tried a handful of cabs with the bass terror. The sp 210, the 410, they big 1x15 and currently I'm running an Ashdown classic 1x15 mini. Hands down in my opinion the orange 1x15 was the best cabinet in terms of volume and sheer mass of sound though it is one heavy heavy cab. The sp (isobaric) cabs were very interesting to me. Trying them out in the shop, I was very impressed by the sheer tone and volume coming from the 210...my only complaint (which is quite petty IMO) is the size of the cab..the thing is TINY! How it will handle at gig volume...I can't tell you but I can imagine my self finding it difficult to hear due to the cab being so low to the floor. To me, the Ashdown has the best balance from the 4 cabs. The Ashdown is small, light weight, has the volume of the two smaller orange cabs but had the same satisfying tone as the bigger orange. So IMO, the best bet for a cab to math the bass terror? A 1x15 with no tweeter..all IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) The OBC115 is one seriously nice 1x15. Yes, it isnt anything scientifically outstanding, but the sheer tone and force is there. Ive never played a 1x15 like it. Ive never played a 1x15 with such a nice definition with no horn! It is fairly expensive and it is heavy, but when Ive used mine with my old band, (not used it for a while) I was literally stunned at the amount of force one 1x15 can push. Oh, and it looks fantastic too. Here is a pic with the Bass Terror: [url="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ZZL-Xror-fXZEM:http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9420/cimg3581.jpg&t=1"]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ZZL-Xro...581.jpg&t=1[/url] Part of me wants two for an old school setup. There is a picture of that here: [url="http://www.brusabass.com/gear_files/images/obc115_00.jpg"]http://www.brusabass.com/gear_files/images/obc115_00.jpg[/url] Here is a writeup from the god of gear, Tom Bowlus: Orange OBC-115 - This cab was a bit of a surprise, as I had mostly just played it with the matching 4x10 and the AD200 head. I was really amazed at what a great stand alone cab it makes. Very full, very strong, very tight low B. Great articulation and growl on the low B. Not quite as full on the low B as the HT115, but closer than any other cab, and more articulate and controlled. I found myself just pounding away on the low B for the sheer joy of it. On the E-A strings, it was again not quite as full as the HT115 (and not as close as it was on the low , and again more aggressive and articulate than the Berg. There is no tweeter (and no tweeter sheen), but it offers very impressive high end information, all things considered. It is not as dark sounding as the newer Trace cab, but more balanced, more articulate, and more powerful. On the whole, the competitor that most closely matches its performance is the older Trace 1153. Full writeup and 1x15 shootout here: [url="http://bowlusblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/1x15-shootout.html"]http://bowlusblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/1x15-shootout.html[/url] Edited January 11, 2011 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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