Wil Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) I'm considering getting a cab soon, but ideally I want something that will hold its own by itself, without being too massive or heavy. I'm intrigued by 2 way cabs like the SWR Triad (too heavy though) and the multi speaker offerings from Schroeder - what else is out there though? Something like a 15" speaker and a 12"/two 8" speakers in one box, that sort of crazy thing. Do cabs like this truely offer the best of both worlds, fat bottom and punch? Edited November 25, 2009 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Paging Alex Claber... In the meantime Wil, have a look at his [url="http://www.barefacedbass.com"]website[/url]. Edited November 23, 2009 by stingrayfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Now now, we'll have no science in this thread! Actually, a Barefaced Big One is the sort of thing I'm thinking of - unfortunately it's at least twice my budget, too Edited November 23, 2009 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I'm trialling the Barefaced Compact at the moment and it's doesn't seem to be lacking in punch or bass so far. Had to roll the bass off in rehearsal yesterday. Might be worth a look. * alex - your trial seems to be working, i'm already recommending it after one rehearsal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) I'm sceptical of the compact to be honest. I'm sure it's loud, but I'm not sure it would be full sounding enough for me. My ideal cab, in a world where I dont have hardly any storage space, noodly arms and a small car would be something like a 6x10, so to get that sound in a small, light package might take a miracle! Edited November 23, 2009 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Wil' post='662846' date='Nov 23 2009, 04:24 PM']...I'm sceptical of the compact to be honest. I'm sure it's loud, but I'm not sure it would be full sounding enough for me. My ideal cab, in a world where I dont have hardly any storage space, noodly arms and a small car would be something like a 6x10, so to get that sound in a small, light package might take a miracle!....[/quote] How can a 15 in a correctly designed cab not sound full? You want to knock down walls? Save up and get 2! Wherever Sadly Broke is you should get on the Compact tour and do yourself a favour and see that miracle!! Edited November 23, 2009 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Well, I'm a realist I've only got 300 watts to play with, so I dont think the compact will cut it. I'm looking forward to hearing Shockwave's vintage soon, mind (too big for me, though!) Edited November 23, 2009 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehappybunny Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Could try a Dr Bass 1580 (15", 8" and tweeter) which comes with variable level controls. You can get any combination of deep bass, punch etc. with these settings Apols for the plug but I have one for sale for £325 at the moment if you're interested just PM me. You're welcome to try it with no obligation. Cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Wil' post='662911' date='Nov 23 2009, 05:09 PM']Well, I'm a realist I've only got 300 watts to play with, so I dont think the compact will cut it. I'm looking forward to hearing Shockwave's vintage soon, mind (too big for me, though!)[/quote] You totally missed the Compact hitting the House of Bass. It does a surprising amount, Joe was bouncing my floor about with a 100w valve amp. Was running it really dirty though. Easily outdid the Marshall 2x15 by a very large margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='663318' date='Nov 23 2009, 11:17 PM']You totally missed the Compact hitting the House of Bass. It does a surprising amount, Joe was bouncing my floor about with a 100w valve amp. Was running it really dirty though. Easily outdid the Marshall 2x15 by a very large margin.[/quote] Doesn't it need a lot of power to get big bottom from it though? Not that 300 watts isn't a lot, but you know what I mean. onehappybunny, I was perving on that cab earlier. I've just splashed out on my Tech 21 head though so I might not have the funds for a cab until the new year, but it might be in the running! I fancy looking at all the bases first though, so to speak. Edited November 24, 2009 by Wil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've been scouting around, and actually having looked at the Barefaced site (GAS inducing) the double midget sounds like it might be worth saving up for. Alexclaber, do you have any pics of completed double midgets, and do you think one would equal a 4x10 with 300 watts pushing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I think the midgets are more midrangy, though I haven't tried one. I think the compact will have plenty of bottom with 300w. More than my H&K 4x10 with 100w, and wasn't farting yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 If only I hadn't missed the boat to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 There's also [url="http://www.talkbass.com/wiki/index.php/Fearful%E2%84%A2_12/6_%26_15/6"]Greenboy's Fearful designs[/url], if you're handy with some tools. The 15/6 is quite similar is quite similar in terms of size to the Big One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I would recommend getting a Compact and then saving up for another one in due course. They are pretty sensitive speakers in there and a 300W amp will be fine. I run 2 x Compacts with a MarkBass SA450 and the stack is plenty loud enough, with volume to spare, for a LOUD rock band so am speaking from experience here. Good luck on your quest! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just have a tendancy to overthink these things really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well, Alex has been very helpful via PM and after some analysis of my needs, I think he's safely swayed me towards a compact. Just need to secure the funds now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have just used the compact for the last 10 or so gigs in the pretty loud rock band I play in I used it with my budget Behringer amp and it ever went over half way and it had tons of bottom end You will have no problems with it all on performance and portability Can't really see me ever wanting a "big loud stack" again as a good lightweight portable unit matched up ( when required ) to the PA is plenty for me Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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