Help a fellow MM player, opinions sought

**jar546** · 05-12-2009, 02:29 PM

Due to back problems I am downsizing in weight.

Mesa Boogie 400+ sold, replaced with an 800RB less than half the weight.

In less than 24 hours my Eden D410xlt was sold.

Now I must replace the cab.

I know that there is probably nothing light out there that could replace the Eden which is a fantastic cab. I do need some opinions on what some of my comparable options are.

I did not want to sell either one but my stuff is kept on the 2nd floor and my back is beyond repair.

So the bottom line is that I need your help and I would appreciate any input in matching the 800rb with a new cab(s)

I was thinking two 112's like Avatar, GK or Epifani 112. Would love a Bergantino but not in the budget.

Please, any thoughts would be appreciated.

**five7** · 05-12-2009, 03:28 PM

The new ampeg 2-10 and 1-12 sound great and don't weigh much.

**SharonG** · 05-12-2009, 04:04 PM

I have one word for you...........Markbass

My 400w head is 6.5 lbs. My 15 inch cab w/ a horn is 38 lbs. I love the sound, plenty of bottom end.

**Aussie Mark** · 05-12-2009, 04:24 PM

What Shazza said. The 2x10 cab is 33lbs.

**INMT** · 05-12-2009, 04:35 PM

From a just a weight stand point those new digital power section amplifiers have it. As for cabs anything non MDF (particle board) and Neo (neodymium magnet) speakers. or even something like a JBL EON (passive) P.A speaker will do great and be light. Many manufactures make them.

**jar546** · 05-12-2009, 04:49 PM

Thanks

**bovinehost** · 05-12-2009, 05:05 PM

Cabinets are like strings and underwear - everyone has their own idea of what works, what's comfortable, what's sexy.

I like the Markbass cabinets a LOT. And they are light, extremely light.

I might have a slight preference for my big, heavy, louder than Woodstock Ampeg 4-10 cabinet, but you know what? I ain't humping that thing no mo'. The difference is just not enough.

Try the Markbass. You might be surprised.

**adouglas** · 05-12-2009, 05:19 PM

I had an Avatar 212 that I liked a lot. Cheap, light, sounded good to me.

Gone way, way radical since, though (B*se). Not appropriate to discuss here due to the extreme derailment that would ensue.

**OldManMusic** · 05-12-2009, 05:45 PM

+1 on Markbass. It has saved my back.

**73jbass** · 05-12-2009, 06:48 PM

I'll put in my vote for Avatar also. Been using the Neo 410 for 2 years and couldn't be happier.You can get them in lots of cool colors too.Both of my cabs are blonde tolex. Shweeeet!

**nashman** · 05-12-2009, 07:03 PM

2 x Eden D210XST's

**laneline** · 05-12-2009, 07:34 PM

I'm planning on checking these out to replace my 410h Ashdown
he makes small interesting cabinets like 2 10's & a 12, the lite versions are approx 55 lbs. or less depending on speaker configuration.

Schroeder "Superior Sound" Cabinets

**AnthonyD** · 05-12-2009, 08:10 PM

Avatar, Avatar, Avatar...

**jar546** · 05-12-2009, 09:03 PM

I called Avatar Monday & Tuesday and got a busy signal so tonight i called my friend who is a GK dealer and he ordered two GK 112 neo-II cabs for me. They are very light at 30lbs and he gives me a great price. Not many reviews for these cabs as the neo-II's are relatively new but i have decided to match the brand for my head.