Bought a Markbass F1 today.

[five7]

f1 all the way!

 

[b0b4f377]

You don't need two speakon outputs. You can daisy chain the second cab by connecting it to the first. The SD800 is voiced much differently (not as nice IMO) then the F1. The F1 and LMK sound pretty close, with the F1 being a bit cleaner than the LMK.

I've played an SD800 with a 104HR cab, and my only complaint were that the highs weren't as crisp as I like, but I didn't get to play with the tweeter adjustment on the side of the cab. Otherwise, it sounds incredible.

How are the inputs on the back of the Markbass cabs though? There are practically zero pictures showing if the cabs can be ran paralleled with 1/4" cords or if running speakon from the amp is the only way.


*Edit* Found a picture of a 104HF. It only has speakon I/O. Even if that's the case, is there a difference between 2 direct hookups from the amp or daisy-chaining?

 

[MingusBASS]

*Edit* Found a picture of a 104HF. It only has speakon I/O. Even if that's the case, is there a difference between 2 direct hookups from the amp or daisy-chaining?

There is no difference in performance.

 

[smallequestrian]

I've played an SD800 with a 104HR cab, and my only complaint were that the highs weren't as crisp as I like, but I didn't get to play with the tweeter adjustment on the side of the cab. Otherwise, it sounds incredible.

How are the inputs on the back of the Markbass cabs though? There are practically zero pictures showing if the cabs can be ran paralleled with 1/4" cords or if running speakon from the amp is the only way.


*Edit* Found a picture of a 104HF. It only has speakon I/O. Even if that's the case, is there a difference between 2 direct hookups from the amp or daisy-chaining?

Also, I believe the speakons are the dual use kind where you can plug a 1/4" jack into the center.

 

[adouglas]

Also, I believe the speakons are the dual use kind where you can plug a 1/4" jack into the center.

I don't think that's correct.

AFAIK a Speakon by definition is this big, fat twist-lock connector. They come in two-pole and four-pole varieties.

You're referring to combo 1/4"-XLR connectors, methinks. Not the same thing.

 

[Aussie Mark]

I don't think that's correct.

AFAIK a Speakon by definition is this big, fat twist-lock connector. They come in two-pole and four-pole varieties.

You're referring to combo 1/4"-XLR connectors, methinks. Not the same thing.

Neutrik NLJ2MD-V Speakon - 1/4" Panel Mount Combo Jack

 

[Big Poppa]

Yes you are correct aussie mark AD can answer bose stuff with perfection

 

[MingusBASS]

I like your sense of humor, BP.

 

[smallequestrian]

I don't think that's correct.

AFAIK a Speakon by definition is this big, fat twist-lock connector. They come in two-pole and four-pole varieties.

You're referring to combo 1/4"-XLR connectors, methinks. Not the same thing.

Youthinks wrong, what Mark said. I know the speakon on the Markbass head is this way, I would assume the cabs are too, but I didn't know for sure.

 

[T-bone]

Yes they can. I'm running a 1/4" from my LMII to the Markbass 210 cab, just like the photo provided by Mark.

I do have this Apogee system where the speakon connectors (neutrik) won't accept a 1/4". You'd think there would be a standard.

tbone

 

[MingusBASS]

They are just trying to save room on the MarkBass stuff. I'd imagine your Apogee system has 1/4" TS/TRS inputs/outputs, no?

 

[smallequestrian]

Yes they can. I'm running a 1/4" from my LMII to the Markbass 210 cab, just like the photo provided by Mark.

I do have this Apogee system where the speakon connectors (neutrik) won't accept a 1/4". You'd think there would be a standard.

tbone

There is a standard...there are just two different ones.

Truthfully, if you were being anal about it, one would prefer to have the speakons without the 1/4" ability, because it keeps the seal on the cab. As negligble as the effect of having a 1/4" hole exposed, in theory its better to have it sealed.

 

[Big Poppa]

poppycock small horsey

 

[smallequestrian]

poppycock small horsey

Hey, I said in theory...doesn't mean its a practical difference!

 

[tkarter]

Poppies have them BP?

tk

 

[Big Poppa]

yes they do......just ribbin you horsey

 

[tkarter]

He is a small horsie BP. Don't panic. We love ya

tk

 

[five7]

Needed some rack ears for my f1, so I called guitar center. They said the only ones they had in stock were for the new amps they're selling, but could order me a set. Could take a week to two months and the cost would be $29. So I emailed markbass and they gave me a link to musicians friend. Same cost $29. I went to the hardware store and spent $1.50 and made my own! Markbass should have supplied rack ears with the f1 because $29 is way to much. Still love the amp, but hate being over charged.

 

[MingusBASS]

Needed some rack ears for my f1, so I called guitar center. They said the only ones they had in stock were for the new amps they're selling, but could order me a set. Could take a week to two months and the cost would be $29. So I emailed markbass and they gave me a link to musicians friend. Same cost $29. I went to the hardware store and spent $1.50 and made my own! Markbass should have supplied rack ears with the f1 because $29 is way to much. Still love the amp, but hate being over charged.

To you, $29 is way too much but the company is in business to make money. I work for Sweetwater Sound and I've seen the markup on things like rack ears. Trust me, it's not as much as you may think. By the time you add in shipping, you're lucky to break even.

Markbass may have figured that a majority of their users wouldn't use/need rack ears. Instead of charging you an extra $29 dollars for the head, they instead offer them as an option for those who decide they want to make their 6 lb. head feel like it's 35.

 

[bizmarckie]

I'm sure glad I didn't have to pay an extra $35 for my F1 Which, BTW, I love with all my little heart!