cocco Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I currently an orange AD200 through an 8x10 And have done for some years. However in my new band I have more sonic spectrum to fill (only one guitarist who sounds nothing like my old guitarists). Would a 2x15 beef my sound up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Depends what 2x15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1357003201' post='1916346'] I currently an orange AD200 through an 8x10 Would a 2x15 beef my sound up? [/quote] Yes. Especially if you run both at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'd stick with an 8x10 if I could fit one in a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) As Conan said, adding it would certainly bring some beef to the sound. For me, given choice of 810 or 215 I`d go for the 810. More speakers, and that "wall of air/sound" you get. Do think the rumble of a 215 would be interesting though. Edited January 1, 2013 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Thought it was going to be a trick question.. but 810 every day of the week and twice on sundays. And no, it will not beef up your sound, IMO Edited January 1, 2013 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1357003201' post='1916346'] I currently an orange AD200 through an 8x10 And have done for some years. However in my new band I have more sonic spectrum to fill (only one guitarist who sounds nothing like my old guitarists). Would a 2x15 beef my sound up? [/quote] EQ will for sure, over a different cab. I'm not sure how beefy your sound up will add more sonic spectrum tot the band or whatever. Fillinf more sound often means more mids and high mids along with some dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Just goes to show how tastes vary - I wouldn't have anything with 10's in it as a gift. Possibly because I'm a finger style player but I have never heard any such cab (and I've had to play through a few on tours) that can hold down the bottom end like a (good) 2x15. Just my opinion based on my experience but we all have different views (as already expressed here). Consider this, how many cabs with 4,6 or 8 10" speakers can you buy on BC at the moment? OK, now how many 2x15's? That's right, those that have them, keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 laughable post.... can't begin to...well, I can't stop laughing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1357041319' post='1916587'] laughable post.... can't begin to...well, I can't stop laughing.... [/quote] Why's that? You keep telling us that your opinion, built up over years of experience, is valid - so why shouldn't anyone else's be, even if you disagree with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1357003201' post='1916346'] Would a 2x15 beef my sound up? [/quote] What exactly do you feel is missing from your sound with the 8x10? Is it something that could be added by judicious use of EQ? Is it a sealed or ported cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If you think something is missing from your 8x10, try some other cabs. Maybe Orange are not very good at making bass cabs, I've not tried them. Does it have to be an 8x10 or 2x15? What about trying a stack of 2 2x12s or 2 2x10s if you have a need for that much volume? I used to have a Marshall 2x15 rig about 20 years ago. Good sound (not as good as my sound now, but a bit louder), but weighed quite a bit which wasn't an issue back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Crikey that's some 'sonic spectrum' you have to fill if a 8x10 can't do the trick. What kind of music do you play. I'm assuming it isn't chamber music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Oooh, can o' worms! My old Trace 8 x 10" was one of the best cabs I ever played through but I would disregard any cab purely because of it's config. I like an HF component in my cabs altho i can live without. I think it's often a case of suck it and see as you may be surprised.. To the OP, why not see if you can borrow some alternative cabs? Or if you wanted more 'weight' to your existing sound consider a dedicated low frequency enclosure with an x-over and separate power amplifier to drive it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1357041319' post='1916587'] laughable post.... can't begin to...well, I can't stop laughing.... [/quote] Whats laughable? I dont like 10's either, I used to be all about 15's but I have come to a happy medium of 12's (like a lot of folk), I bet the 12's of today are better than the 15's of 25 years ago anyway? You get a bit of that trouser flap that a 15 or more gives but with that snappier attack when required that 10's give. Now I know Mr F and Alex etc will be along to tell us thats all nonsense and they have some drawing to prove it but as bass players we all hear what we hear and for me and many others the bigger the speaker the bigger the bottom end! 8x10's for me sound like 8 10's never like one big speaker as suggested elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Maybe the cab's fine and it's the amp you don't like the sound of? *puts saucepan on head and hides in wardrobe* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1357044825' post='1916635'] Why's that? You keep telling us that your opinion, built up over years of experience, is valid - so why shouldn't anyone else's be, even if you disagree with it? [/quote] It wasn't even the content of it... it was the way the 'point' was 'qualified'.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1357040733' post='1916577'] Consider this, how many cabs with 4,6 or 8 10" speakers can you buy on BC at the moment? OK, now how many 2x15's? That's right, those that have them, keep them. [/quote] I think there are far fewer 2x15s in circulation, so proportionately fewer come up for sale. I dunno about 4" and 6" speakers, but there are certainly plenty of pople who are satisfied with 10". That came out wrong, didn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I think he meant 4x10" 6x10" 8x10" speakers not 4 or 6 inch drivers I still dont like 'em laughable or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1357055027' post='1916844'] I think he meant 4x10" 6x10" 8x10" speakers not 4 or 6 inch drivers [/quote] Oh right! Yes, I can see how I misread that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Having experienced a BF S12, I can only imagine a S15 would be a serious 8X10 killer. [url="http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/super-fifteen.htm"]http://barefacedbass.com/product-range/super-fifteen.htm[/url] I run 2 X 410s which I'm very happy with (apart from the weight), but I'd go with an S15 tomorrow. If I had the folding, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1357057003' post='1916882'] Oh right! Yes, I can see how I misread that... [/quote] I got me the first time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Barefaced do actually have examples of the speaker size making not much difference in terms of overall sound. you'd think two midgets are exactly the same as a super12, but two midgets have less bottom end due to the overall box being smaller than a super 12. I think (I may be wrong) that to make a sub you need a bigger box and a lot more power to drive it, and making the box smaller decreases the bass aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm still flogging a 2x15 cheap enough to experiment and decide yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I do apologise if my opinion is invalid, and my observation also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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