New starter rig

[hollis]

Ba-Boom! Looks like it sounds great!
It does look a little top heavy.... Is it an optical illusion, or if you set the Epifani on its side is it a closer fit?  
 
For those who feel the need to tell you that the cabinet is on its side, a possible retort might be, That's so the people dancing on the walls can read the logo....LOL

[jagerphan84]

It's no illusion, when on its side, the Epi is just slightly narrower than the 212 and the rack.  Good eye.
 
Despite a general lack of funding, I'm already looking into replacing this 212.  I'm considering a custom EarCandy cab, does anyone here have any experience with these?  I'm looking at a 212 loaded with dual Eminence Delta speakers (500W low frequency drivers).  I'm thinking if it can be had for under $500, that would be a good deal for 1000W of bottom end.  That oughta compete a little better with the Epifani.

[bassman10096]

Funny you should mention Earcandy...I just ran across them and spent some time on the phone with Tim, the owner (builder, promoter, etc...) of the company.  He is a musician, sounds like a nice guy, prefers Eminence for bass and claims to have a design trick or two up his sleeve.  I haven't heard his cabs nor even seen them.  His 212 is similar in shape to the BagEnd - 28X18X16 - with the 12's side by side.  
 
Are you considering the BassBomb configuration with one Delta lf and a Gamma (800w)? or are you thinking of 2 Delta lf's (1000w).  I'm intrigued by his notion that even w/o a tweeter, the Gamma brings in enough high end to a cab.  His prices are attractive and his cabinet appointments (naughyde in sexy colors, etc is kind of cool).  
 
I'd be interested if anyone else around here has heard anything or tried an EarCandy cab.
 
Another cabinet builder in the same price range with a similar, Eminence for bass philosophy is Dr Bass.  I'm seriously considering having them build a 212 to match their 12/6/tweeter cab I've been playing.  Unfortunately, their website is under construction, so all you can see is cabinet specs and prices (all much lower than the names - but offering good quality and the flexibility a small builder offers).  Marc Serio is the owner - call him if you are interested. You'll find he's willing to help you figure out what you want and will build almost any driver configuration you ask for.  The web address is drbasscabs.com.  
 
Bill

[jagerphan84]

I'm looking at dual Delta LF's.  For gigs when the biamped rig is not necessary, I would just use the Epifani.  When it's outdoors or just in need of some reinforcement, I'd use the 212 for the lows and the Epi for the highs.  I was quoted $429 shipped to my door for my desired specs, and I think that I will be making the purchase later this week.
 
I noticed in the specs for the Eminence Delta 12LF's that the usable frequency range is 45Hz-3kHz.  Isn't that, for lack of a better word, kinda high?  I thought low B was around 30Hz, and I would not want to spend so much on something that won't be able to blast out a low B without issue.  Maybe some of our more acoustically-knowledgeable club members can help me out here.