Adding another cab to my rig suggestions please

[BassYerbouti]

I've got a trusty Orange Terror Bass 500 and SP212 cab.

This had been fine for the size of pubs etc I've played in and compact enough to be my practice rig.

I'm playing in a much louder rock band now and looking for more thump in the low end.

I was thinking of adding another lightweight cab rather than replace the SP212 with something bigger.

I'm looking for recommendations for a 1x15 8ohm cab that would partner well with my set up and not break the bank or my back please?

 

Thanks for all suggestions. 

[BigRedX]

If you need a second cab the best advice is to get another one the same as the cab you already have. 

[Beedster]

8 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

If you need a second cab the best advice is to get another one the same as the cab you already have. 

 

That's good advice 👍

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

Normally I'd agree there, but...the SP212 isobaric configuration means that while it has two twelves it only has the output of a one twelve. A proper 212 will give the OP what he needs, save the SP212 for those gigs where it's enough on its own.

[Beedster]

1 hour ago, Bill Fitzmaurice said:

Normally I'd agree there, but...the SP212 isobaric configuration means that while it has two twelves it only has the output of a one twelve. A proper 212 will give the OP what he needs, save the SP212 for those gigs where it's enough on its own.

We live and learn 🙏

[Downunderwonder]

A proper 112 goes very loud loud and low these days. Check Barefaced and Lsys.

[cetera]

Get a 2nd hand GenzBenz Neox212.... or a new LFSys Monaco. Both can be used on their own and will likely sound louder/better....

[Sean]

I'm using an LFSys.co.uk Monaco. 60 litres, 14kg, 600w. It goes very loud and you get plenty of low end. 

There are other spec LFSys cabs available and using a pair of 10" Monza or Goodwood cabs would give a very versatile rig.

 

Remember that these aren't "normal spec" drivers and the cabs and x-overs are high end and designed specifically for delivering what we need as bassists by a bassist that spent his career working in that field.

 

We're rapidly moving away from the 10" drivers sound like this, 12" drivers sound like that mentality of the past. Some of us attended a blind comparison of speakers/drivers recently and the results were very eye-opening. 

 

My amps are barely ticking over at stupid volumes through the Monaco in decent sized venues but the most important factor with these is that you can hear yourself beautifully from any angle because the dispersion is so wide and high. 

 

Edit: Worth adding too is that next month I’m starting playing with a indie/rock covers band that does quite a few decent sized gigs with just a vocal PA and uses backline to fill the room with sound. I have absolutely no doubts that my single cab rig will be more than adequate for the job and would be ample for much bigger rooms. This video from last weekend (outgoing bassist’s last gig, not me btw) gives an idea of the venue size played with just vocal PA. 

 

Edited 6 hours ago by Sean

[Sean]

@BassYerbouti

 

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/orange-sp212-need-feedback.1107186/

 

Interesting thread with input from some members that post here. it does descend into chaos by page 3 but there's some useful info. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Sean

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

A perfect example of why I stopped going there 13 years ago. It's like watching the Gallaudet University Marching Band, led by Stevie Wonder as the Drum Major. 🤥

[tauzero]

5 minutes ago, Bill Fitzmaurice said:

A perfect example of why I stopped going there 13 years ago. It's like watching the Gallaudet University Marching Band, led by Stevie Wonder as the Drum Major. 🤥

 

Shakespeare described it centuries ago: "It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."

[BassYerbouti]

Thanks for all the advice chaps. There is so much choice out there and no shops around where I live to try things out so I guess I'll just watch other bands that come past and see if there is a tone I like and maybe bite the bullet. For the time being I wont be adding a second cab. Thanks once again