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LM Tube 500 + Big Baby 2?


rhythmbug
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I need a new cab and the specs of the BB2 really appeal to me. Except the issue the impedance, the cab is 8 ohm where as the Mark Bass is 500w @ 4 ohms or [b]300w @ 8 ohms[/b]. Is that enough power for small gigs of a loud heavy rock band? I want to have enough power on tap to avoid taking the MB into clipping territory.

Would consider other makes & models but ideally has a tweeter/crossover control , I'm not looking for a vintage vibe. Nothing over 2x12 in size, must be compact.

Cheers for any words of wisdom.

Mike

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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461189569' post='3032390']
Not a lot in it between a 4 or 8ohm single-cab solution. Going from one 8ohm cab to two 8ohm cabs is a different kettle of fish, however.
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This! The BB3 is also nice and responsive so will get the most from the head.

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Stop worrying about impedance. Because of the way we perceive sound the extra 200W only give you a barely noticeable increase in sound level.

Technical explanation here https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/gear_maintenance/making_it_loud.html

Choose on the basis of sound and practicality

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[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1461175846' post='3032224']I used to use my original BF Compact at 8 ohms/ 300 watts from a Little Mark II and that was LOUD too.
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This ^

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1461220286' post='3032491']
Stop worrying about impedance. Because of the way we perceive sound the extra 200W only give you a barely noticeable increase in sound level.

Choose on the basis of sound and practicality
[/quote]

And this ^

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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461189569' post='3032390']
Not a lot in it between a 4 or 8ohm single-cab solution. Going from one 8ohm cab to two 8ohm cabs is a different kettle of fish, however.
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what this man says.

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I can drown out a drummer with a single 8 ohm BF Midget and my Markbass F1, in fact I've played gigs with only one cab plugged in, the barefaced cabs are very efficient.

A BB2 and the LM tube 500 should be able to demolish small buildings.

Matt

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