Author Topic: Choice on loudspeakers ? (Read 679 times)

rami · « **Reply #15 on:** September 12, 2007, 03:00:19 PM »

I currently own a D410XLT as well. It was expensive to be sure, but so are Alembics. Quality is always worth the price.

dannobasso · « **Reply #16 on:** September 12, 2007, 04:23:40 PM »

Epifani, Accugroove and Acme. They all do great things. IMHO

bkbass · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2007, 08:29:43 AM »

www.dr.bassllc.com Is also a very good choice for the money. I have a little bit of everything. Eden,Ampeg,SWR,Trace,Acoustic,Traynor,EV,Crown,Alembic,Demeter and four DR.Bass Cabs of various designs. Marc is awesome to work with and is an acomplished Bass player himself. His product works and is reasonably priced. One on my custom cabinets is so accurate and pure with the series 2 electronics that I had to learn how to play all over again when using it. Marc listens to his customers needs. If you can dream it up he can make it. I have all the aforementioned equipment because I like the signature sound of those companies voicing/ coloration. As I have matured as a player and upgraded the Alembics I find more and more the need to have cabinets that will give musically honest sound. I'm sure their are others out there but for me Dr.Bass let's the Alembics sound come through. Oh... also there is Dr.Bass Cabs(LOL!!!)

pierreyves · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2007, 09:08:25 AM »

Thank's bkbass, BUT your link does'nt work AND I recall you this thread is not to choice a loudspeaker but to understand difference between PA cabinets sound and bass cabinet sound. And after this comprehensive thread, I will do my choice.
Bsee has well understood.

Good link: http://www.drbasscabs.com/
Very very interresting ... good price, good power, 3 way enclosure like I like, good wight, good .. just I don't try it because I live in Switzerland.
And the price will go higher with carriage cost...

(Message edited by pierreyves on September 13, 2007)

bkbass · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2007, 12:17:42 PM »

pierreyves,thank you for correcting the link, I'm at work and was in a hurry at the time My appologies to all.I forgot to mention my Bag End cabs as well. Ok,let's see... My T-118 EV's are commercial PA subs that I use with my two D210XLT Edens.In the past I have used Cerwin Vega B-36 folded horns with 2x15's for the top. Like any thing it depends on the application. I find PA subs to have better performance,power handling and lower frequencies than the oftimes slightly more expensive bass amp subs.The reason I mentioned Dr.Bass is that the company also makes PA speakers.My 18 dr.bass sub is a PA style sub most closely resembling EAW's LA series single 18.In fact I believe it was Marc's design to begin with as he did make cabinets for them at one time. Bag End also blurs the transition between PA and MI cabs. So it's been my good fortune to be able to sonically blend PA bottoms with bass amp tops.I have found the reverse to be more difficult as the expotential horns are always on (no attenuation) and clicking. The crossovers aren't really set up for MI. Yet whole bands sound great through them/accoustic guitar etc. go figure. Since cartage fees have to be a consideration, Neo speakers should be factored in the equation. Just my 2cents worth.

Bradley Young · « **Reply #20 on:** September 13, 2007, 12:19:12 PM »

Bag End.

Many here have and love them; and it is what is in the Alembic showroom.

pierreyves · « **Reply #21 on:** September 13, 2007, 06:16:23 PM »

Hello Barry,
could you please contact Dr Bass, I'm not able to contact by mail:

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82daion · « **Reply #22 on:** September 13, 2007, 09:03:04 PM »

Bag End is my favorite-I've been using an S-15D for a while, and have a Q10X-D that might be mine soon.

I've found that they offer a good balance between vintage warmth and hi-fi.

rockbassist · « **Reply #23 on:** September 14, 2007, 04:16:25 AM »

I have been using Gallien Krueger heads and cabs for years. I like them but it there is still something missing from my tone. It seems that every time I hear the tone that I want, the bass player is using Eden or EBS. I am considering switching but according to Eden's website the closest dealer to me is 75 miles away.

pierreyves · « **Reply #24 on:** September 14, 2007, 12:21:01 PM »

Barry

Ok, you are at work !!
;o)
The closest retailer for all loudspeakers we are speaking here is 8 hours and a half of travel away!!
;o)

bsee · « **Reply #25 on:** September 14, 2007, 07:42:56 PM »

Kevin, there are a lot of guys that really like Eden and also a lot of Eden showing up on the resale market. If I knew what I wanted there, I would watch eBay/CraigsList or give Beaver a call at Bass Central for a new one.

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2007, 07:52:03 AM »

I am about 18 hours from a bass shop that sells EBS. That may be the closest Eden dealer, too. Sometimes I have to bite the bullet and fly somewhere to check out new gear.

Eden stuff sounds great, but I have noticed that they don't produce the spl's that comparable equipment can kick out. I suppose that may or may not be an important criterion, depending on what sort of gigs you do. Something to consider, anyway...

Andy Calder
www.andycalderbass

bkbass · « **Reply #27 on:** September 15, 2007, 09:32:19 AM »

pierre, I've contacted Marc at dr.bass to inform him of your needs. I've asked him to look at the website here for the particulars. I'm sure between him and I we can get you the info you need. I do know he makes an all birch single 15 with an 8 mid and horn. 4 ohms I don't think will be a problem. It is best to speak with him directly his phone number is 843-278 5227. I hope this helps you on your sonic quest.His cabs are one of the best out there. I have four and will be buying more.Shhh! Don't want the misses to know!

pierreyves · « **Reply #28 on:** September 15, 2007, 09:40:06 AM »

Many Thanx Barry ... I can't phone, my english is bad, just fort write ... I need a valid e-mail !!
;o)

rockbassist · « **Reply #29 on:** September 15, 2007, 05:24:56 PM »

My concern with buying Eden isn't so much having to travel to make the purchase. It's having to travel to get repairs made or swap for another head if mine has a problem. The one good thing about using GK is that I have a friend who works for them. Last year I had a problem with my head and he called my local retailer and had them do a swap for me. I won't make major purchases off of ebay, Craig's list or any other online site unless the seller is local. A few years ago I bought a bass on ebay that was advertised as all original. When it arrived I found that a bridge saddle had been replaced and it had also had the frets replaced. The neck binding was cracked at every fret. That was the last time I bought anything off of ebay.