Help a fellow MM player, opinions sought

[jar546]

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]

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

 

[SharonG]

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]

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

 

[INMT]

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]

Thanks

 

[bovinehost]

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]

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]

+1 on Markbass. It has saved my back.

 

[73jbass]

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]

2 x Eden D210XST's

 

[laneline]

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]

Avatar, Avatar, Avatar...

 

[jar546]

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.

 

[RaginRog]

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.

+1 on the Markbass!!
Light rig.....BIG sound

 

[RaginRog]

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.

I agree....my Markbass hangs in there quite nicely with my guitarists' Hughes & Kettner AND Mesa rigs. I never have to turn up louder than 3!!!

 

[superdick2112]

TC electronics makes some nice light 2x10 & 2x12 neo cabs, but my faves are the neo cabs from Phil Jones Bass. I play a PJB M-500 head through their standard 8x5 and 16x5 cabs - killer sound, but very heavy - I should have gone for their neo cabinets. The multiple 5" speakers generate great bottom end, and the transient response and sparkling high end are second to none.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

Avatar, Avatar, Avatar...

Yes Yes and Yes

I use 2 2x10s for a Half Stack.

Regardless of Price...the best thing I've ever used.

Light, Loud, Accurate, great tone and Can handle a Low B with ease.

They have very cool cloth covers and colors now..I love that

 

[kirkm24]

Schroeder cabinets are great too. They are very light, compact, portable and very loud! They are probably the most efficient cabinets available at 104db. I've had mine for a few years and like it a lot. They pair really nice with Markbass heads too.

I'll also add that the customer service is among the very best in the biz. Jorg Schroeder will bend over backwards to make sure you're happy. He's a one man operation working from his home in LA but he makes quality products and stand behind them 100%.

The only con of these cabinets IMO, is that they are expensive but used ones can be found.

 

[kirkm24]

Yes Yes and Yes

I use 2 2x10s for a Half Stack.

Regardless of Price...the best thing I've ever used.

Light, Loud, Accurate, great tone and Can handle a Low B with ease.

They have very cool cloth covers and colors now..I love that

I've owned these cabinets in the past. The 2x12 is awesome and probably as good as the higher end boutique cabs. For the price, Avatar can't be beat. Decent customer service too.