LFSYs Monaco - how good?

[Freddi375]

https://www.lfsys.co.uk/bassguitarproducts

 

Hey guys 

 

Before I pull the trigger on one of these, just want to hear some gig experiences and understand just how good this cab actually is.

 

I've already spoken to Stevie who seems like a real gent, but it's still a lot of money for something i knew nothing about only a few days ago.

 

This needs to be the very last cab purchase I make otherwise the missus will divorce me 😆.

 

I've tried most cabs, mainly 212s (Barefaced, Vanderkley, Bergantino, EBS).

 

The measurements of this cab mean it will fit in the boot of my MX5 which is a big plus, however I do not want to compromise the sound. 

 

I have a 5 string bass so must be able to handle the low B, and must be loud enough without any speaker distort/farting out.

 

How does it compare to barefaced 112s and other high end 112s?

 

Anyone played one on an outdoor gig?

 

I'll stop blabbing on, but you get the gist.

 

Thank you!!

Freddie

Edited 7 hours ago by Freddi375

[pete.young]

I have a  Monza, which is the 10" version, it copes perfectly well with my 5 string basses and so did the Goodwood pre-production cab that I had on trial for a short while, so I'm sure the bigger driver in the Monaco will be absolutely fine.

 

it replaced an EBS2x12, which wasn't being worked particularly hard, but the Monza copes with a relatively loud blues band. Not tried it outdoors yet.

[Lozz196]

There are a good few threads on here about them, all very positive.

[Chienmortbb]

 I had a Monaco and swapped it for a ......Monza. It's hard to compare many makes but compared to Barefaced, you have a number of BF ranges to compare to. Some are coloured, some not, some are full range but IMHO none sound as good as the LFSys cabs.  

 

While both Barefaced and @stevie have now a few years making and designing bass cabinets, the important thing is that @stevie has spent decades designing crossovers. He tunes that cabs both by measurement and by ear, then gets the designs road tested before release. 

 

AS for high end 112s, Vanderkley seem to have disappeared, and I have covered Barefaced above.

 

You do not say where you are based but try one if you can. Your ears and bass will love you.