Bugera BT115TS Bass Cabinet (1600 Watts, 1x15")

[Old School P-Bass]

It's been my experience that you get what you pay for. But sometimes a real deal comes your way. So, I've been looking for a 15" speaker to compliment my 4 X 12 cab. I saw the Bugera 1,600 watt for a price so much less than others and had to ask, is this a good deal or am I missing something?

 

[rodl2005]

You're missing something

 

[Old School P-Bass]

You're missing something

I suspected! May I ask what? And do you have a recommendation for a 15" speaker cab of hi performance?
Thanks

 

[DWBass]

It's probably a decent cab but don't believe for one minute that it could handle 1600w.

 

[buldog5151bass]

1. Yes, you get what you pay for.
2. Why do you need a 1600 watt cab (assuming it really is)?
3. Why do you need a 15" cab to go with your 410?

I could go on, but others will.

 

[Kro]

Your status has your current setup listed as an Ampeg SVT-7 Pro and a GK-Neo 412...

So, forgive me, but...

 

[Old School P-Bass]

1. Yes, you get what you pay for.
2. Why do you need a 1600 watt cab (assuming it really is)?
3. Why do you need a 15" cab to go with your 410?

I could go on, but others will.

Before purchasing my 4×12 cab, I had a 2 X 15 cab. I'm missing the low end deep sound and was thinking of adding a 1×15 to assist with that sound I was used to.

 

[buldog5151bass]

4. Speaker size does not necessarily equal tone.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Bugera / Behringer wattage rating is a lie. There is not a 1600 watt single drive cab in existence.
Judge value based on the accuracy of the marketing.

 

[Old School P-Bass]

Bugera / Behringer wattage rating is a lie. There is not a 1600 watt single drive cab in existence.
Judge value based on the accuracy of the marketing.

Can you recommend a high end 1×15 cab?

 

[Kro]

I'm missing the low end deep sound and was thinking of adding a 1×15 to assist with that sound I was used to.

Ok, assuming serious. My recommendation is to find a cab that you fall head-over-heels for tone-wise as a standalone. Then either use that cab to replace your current 410 by itself if powerful enough (not necessarily by posted power rating), or double up if necessary. Just my 2c.

As it might help, what amp are you using if it isn't the SVT-7 Pro noted in your profile? Also, which 410 do you currently have?

 

[/\/\3phist0]

I won't call them but the "mixing random drivers" police will show up soon.
One fact:
The 410 will receive 1/2 of the input wattage (divided between the 4 drivers) and the single 15" will also receive 1/2 the wattage.
Do YOU see a potential problem?

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Can you recommend a high end 1×15 cab?

Mesa Subway!
Best bet is to get a cab that does what you want.
You like your 410? Get another one that is identical.

 

[Kro]

Mesa Subway!

I don't know that I'd necessarily limit myself to 15s in your shoes, as you might find a 212 or even 410 that might knock your socks off and check all the boxes.

But, if your heart is set on 15s (we all have our biases), then those Subway 15s do seem to get a lot of love around here. Since you mentioned high-end (not sure of budget), I'd also check out the Audiokinesis Hathor 15" models, and the Greenboy Fearless F115 - which is the cab that personally knocked my socks off.

 

[ThisBass]

I suspected! May I ask what? And do you have a recommendation for a 15" speaker cab of hi performance?
Thanks

There might be some in the pro audio world rated for 1600 watt (AES) program.
Not sure those speakers are desirable for typical MI application.

 

[leegreenman]

I'd assume it can handle 1600 "Bugera Watts". Not maligning their quality, just saying the power ratings seem "creative".

 

[Kro]

Any way we can merge these identical threads together?

 

[mmbongo]

1600 watts from a Behringer? There's an extra zero in there. Maybe two.

A 115 would be a poor match with a 410, what 410 do you have?

 

[ThisBass]

If you can't get your sound you are after with either 10"s or 15"s you may want give a chance to 12" loaded cabs. If you even can't feel happy with 12" stuff you may want keep in mind that driver size means nothing but driver size.

If you feel some "contradictions" with this "science" you may want open a can of worms

 

[buldog5151bass]

Your budget?