KASH Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Does mixing 2 different GK cabs (410RBH with 115RBX or vice versa) affects the sound in a positive or negative way? Any thoughts on mixing cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='433645' date='Mar 13 2009, 01:57 PM']Does mixing 2 different GK cabs (410RBH with 115RBX or vice versa) affects the sound in a positive or negative way? Any thoughts on mixing cabs?[/quote] Ah ha! This is an old favourite (try searching this sub-forum for similar posts - there are many). Just to save you several hours of your life that you'll never have again, here's a quick synopsis of what [i]may[/i] happen next: Some will say it's perfectly acceptable and sounds fine. Others will say it's a bad idea because they feel you shouldn't mix driver sizes and it will sound awful. If you're very lucky (or unlucky), a few experts will get into a flame war using terms incomprehensible to many. At this point, your thread may move somewhat off-topic. Coming back to planet Earth, it may be suggested you sell your 4x10 and instead stack a column of 2 2 x10 cabs on their sides for 'enhanced dispersion' and to 'minimise comb filtering'. Someone else will point you at their 2x12 cab in the 'for sale' section on the grounds that it's better than a 4x10. Just when you're losing the will to live, you'll get a suggestion that you just give it a try and see what you think of the sound, while ensuring that you comply with connection and impedance recommendations when running multiple cabs (see sticky). I'd go with the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 AHAHAH that's an insightful reply! [quote name='skankdelvar' post='433681' date='Mar 13 2009, 02:19 PM']Ah ha! This is an old favourite (try searching this sub-forum for similar posts - there are many). Just to save you several hours of your life that you'll never have again, here's a quick synopsis of what [i]may[/i] happen next: Some will say it's perfectly acceptable and sounds fine. Others will say it's a bad idea because they feel you shouldn't mix driver sizes and it will sound awful. If you're very lucky (or unlucky), a few experts will get into a flame war using terms incomprehensible to many. At this point, your thread may move somewhat off-topic. Coming back to planet Earth, it may be suggested you sell your 4x10 and instead stack a column of 2 2 x10 cabs on their sides for 'enhanced dispersion' and to 'minimise comb filtering'. Someone else will point you at their 2x12 cab in the 'for sale' section on the grounds that it's better than a 4x10. Just when you're losing the will to live, you'll get a suggestion that you just give it a try and see what you think of the sound, while ensuring that you comply with connection and impedance recommendations when running multiple cabs (see sticky). I'd go with the latter.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I am sure somebody asked this before. The specs for the RBX cabs are not published but for the RBH the 4x10 is 3dB louder and goes 9Hz deeper so I cant understand wht anybody would buy the 115. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='433681' date='Mar 13 2009, 02:19 PM']Ah ha! This is an old favourite (try searching this sub-forum for similar posts - there are many). Just to save you several hours of your life that you'll never have again, here's a quick synopsis of what [i]may[/i] happen next: Some will say it's perfectly acceptable and sounds fine. Others will say it's a bad idea because they feel you shouldn't mix driver sizes and it will sound awful. If you're very lucky (or unlucky), a few experts will get into a flame war using terms incomprehensible to many. At this point, your thread may move somewhat off-topic. Coming back to planet Earth, it may be suggested you sell your 4x10 and instead stack a column of 2 2 x10 cabs on their sides for 'enhanced dispersion' and to 'minimise comb filtering'. Someone else will point you at their 2x12 cab in the 'for sale' section on the grounds that it's better than a 4x10. Just when you're losing the will to live, you'll get a suggestion that you just give it a try and see what you think of the sound, while ensuring that you comply with connection and impedance recommendations when running multiple cabs (see sticky). I'd go with the latter.[/quote] You've just saved 43 gb on the Basschat server. Good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='434005' date='Mar 13 2009, 06:21 PM']I am sure somebody asked this before. The specs for the RBX cabs are not published but for the RBH the 4x10 is 3dB louder and goes 9Hz deeper so I cant understand wht anybody would buy the 115.[/quote] It was you that asked it before. Does not matter how many times you ask, I will give the same answer. It might also save some precious space on the server if you dont keep asking the same questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='433681' date='Mar 13 2009, 02:19 PM']Ah ha! This is an old favourite (try searching this sub-forum for similar posts - there are many). Just to save you several hours of your life that you'll never have again, here's a quick synopsis of what [i]may[/i] happen next: Some will say it's perfectly acceptable and sounds fine. Others will say it's a bad idea because they feel you shouldn't mix driver sizes and it will sound awful. If you're very lucky (or unlucky), a few experts will get into a flame war using terms incomprehensible to many. At this point, your thread may move somewhat off-topic. Coming back to planet Earth, it may be suggested you sell your 4x10 and instead stack a column of 2 2 x10 cabs on their sides for 'enhanced dispersion' and to 'minimise comb filtering'. Someone else will point you at their 2x12 cab in the 'for sale' section on the grounds that it's better than a 4x10. Just when you're losing the will to live, you'll get a suggestion that you just give it a try and see what you think of the sound, while ensuring that you comply with connection and impedance recommendations when running multiple cabs (see sticky). I'd go with the latter.[/quote] epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) In fairness, the first time he asked, the question was: "Is it [i](ie, the proposed rig)[/i] loud?". This time, it's: "Will they (the cabs) go together?". There [i]is[/i] a slight difference, I s'pose. Edited March 13, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 It is safe to say that the 1x15 is probably just about the right size to lift the 4x10 up to ideal hearing level. I like mixing cabs, and amps, different amps for every different cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='433645' date='Mar 13 2009, 09:57 AM']Does mixing 2 different GK cabs (410RBH with 115RBX or vice versa) affects the sound in a positive or negative way? Any thoughts on mixing cabs?[/quote]It's impossible to predict what mixing different cabs will do, and that's the main argument against so doing unless you've tried the specific combination to be sure you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Have you bought the 410RBH yet? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Maybe we scared him off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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