AnalogBomb Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hello everybody, I'm currently in talks with a fellow BC'er about a trade for his Trace 1518 500w cab for my MAG 410. He has very honestly pointed out that although 1518 is a 500w cab, it's not full range, so Trace recommend that it is paired with another cab to achieve full capacity along with the highs. My question is that, with my Hartke HA3500 delivering 240w at 8ohms, will the cab deliver a decent level of volume for me to gig with, or will I have to pair it with another cab to get the full performance? Any help is much appreciated! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Nice Ska! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I've happily gigged with 15"s but I always felt that I was pushing a single one too much so that is why I generally used two, or a 2x15". As for adding another cab for the high end, I never felt the need for a big cab with 10"s or whatever but, and this may sound like I'm trying to sell you something that I actually am selling, the Bright Box that Trace Elliot made is IMO is just the ticket. [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DSC06271Large_zps8faf8bb4.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DSC06271Large_zps8faf8bb4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] That was a big, bassy cab with hee haw top end - I used the bright box to get the high end. I also used one with the V-type 4x12" and 2x15" cabs which were big sealed cabs [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Trace%20Elliot%201528/DSC06733Medium.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/Trace%20Elliot%201528/DSC06733Medium.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I used the 1518 by itself and it was fine. It does do highs, it just doesn't have a tweeter. In my opinion, Trace Elliot erroneously have stuck to theory that bigger speakers always have low end and less high end. In fact, the more technically minded folk on here would suggest that mixing large and small speakers is a bad idea anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) The new Trace 1518 cab is the best 15 cab they've done IMO, big bottom end with smooth mids and enough top not to need anything else (for my tastes). The Hartke will be fine with it Edited September 24, 2013 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogBomb Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 This is great guys, thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogBomb Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1380054520' post='2220295'] I've happily gigged with 15"s but I always felt that I was pushing a single one too much so that is why I generally used two, or a 2x15". As for adding another cab for the high end, I never felt the need for a big cab with 10"s or whatever but, and this may sound like I'm trying to sell you something that I actually am selling, the Bright Box that Trace Elliot made is IMO is just the ticket. [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DSC06271Large_zps8faf8bb4.jpg.html"][/url] That was a big, bassy cab with hee haw top end - I used the bright box to get the high end. I also used one with the V-type 4x12" and 2x15" cabs which were big sealed cabs [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Trace%20Elliot%201528/DSC06733Medium.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Yeah, I did see your bright Box and I have to say, I am very tempted, just can't really spare the cash at the moment! It would be perfect for what I need/want though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I ran a bright box for a bit, same as the one pictured above. It gives a top end extension above about 2Khz which could be handy if the 1518 is a bit dull. I never had a 1518 so not sure how they respond but some 15s are running out of steam above that frequency. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogBomb Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Turns out in a stroke of good fortune that a mate of mine is getting rid of a 1048 and said I could have it! It's a big weight beast but will provide an interesting cab combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 That will be a monster rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogBomb Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hell yeah! it will be awesome, until I have to load it into my car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) - Edited February 19, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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