Can you recommend me a 212 cabinet?

[Rashad]

I've been using the same 212 Bag End cabinet for 10 years. It's the perfect size for every gig I play. From stadiums to clubs I will never need more than 2 12s. But I would like to upgrade a bit. I've already replaced the speakers once in this cab and instead of doing that again I would rather just buy something that will sound amazing and last for another 8 to 10 years. We're looking at 150 to 200 gigs a year. Can you recommend something that will sound great and be a durable workhorse? I'm also not opposed to multiple speaker sizes, like one 12 and one 15 in the same cab for instance.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Blowing a 212 with standard neo bass drivers is not uncommon. They get loud but not LOUD and the marketing wattages are vulnerable to not keeping up with the corresponding amplifier wattages.

Get ready to cough up for an uber variety 212. Cheapest is DIY Fearful. AudioKinesis, Greenboy, LDS, Bearfaced are the main boutique operations I can remember this minute. All offering flavours of big subwoofers plus higher frequency drivers that take serious power and turn it into serious LOUD without breaking.

 

[mmbongo]

Mesa Subway 212
Barefaced Big Twin II
AudioKinesis Hathor 212

 

[wave rider]

Since you like the Bag End sound, how about some of their neo replacements to shave a few pounds?

 

[chris_b]

I seem to prefer 12's. Good quality 12's can exceed the performance of many 15's. I used a Bergantino 212 for a time, before that I had 3 Berg 112's. They make a fantastic sound. I moved them on for 2 Barefaced 112's, finally settling on a Super Compact and Super Midget.

 

[G On Bass]

The Ampeg 212AV seems to be well liked. I have 2 of the 112AV cabs and they are lifers.

 

[thedovewarlord]

Try Aguilar DB212. I have the 412 and love it.

 

[CosmicRay]

One Greenboy Fearless F212 or two Greenboy Fearless F112's

Or you can purchase my Aggie GS212, that's for sale.....

 

[Infidelity]

The Bergantino CN212 is probably one of my favorite cabs I ever tried.

 

[Gougedeye]

I have a Bergantino CN212. It is a great cab! I highly recommend it!

 

[Goatrope]

Yup, Berg CN212. I’ve got two that I rotate through ~85 gigs/year for the last several years. Currently running a SB300 through them.

 

[bikeplate]

Bergantino. Your welcome

 

[TemplesOfSyrinx]

I'm a RevSound 212 fan. Custom made and kicks! Light also. Here's mine.

Here is the web site. David Luke is a great guy to work with. Give him a call.
RS212T Bass Cabinet | RevSound

 

[gorneyg]

Let your ears decide

 

[wyleeboxer]

Been more then happy with my Markbass Ninja 122, really a versatile cab that handles small to large gigs.. within reason of course.

 

[Lammchop93]

I have yet to find a better 2x12 than the Genzler MG212T. It's in line with a barefaced, and actually has a higher db rating if I remember correctly.

 

[Eddie LeBlanc]

Schroeder...... using B&C Neo drivers.
Either the 1212 L or the 212 PL cabs. (option 2 has 1000 RMS rating on either)
Super efficient and wide frequency response.

Cabinets | Schroeder Cabinets | Bass Cabinets | California

 

[-Low-Key-]

I have officially moved into saving my back mode, and cannot recommend the Aguilar SL212 cab enough. Plenty of power for any situation, great tone, and variable tweeter control. One of the best cabinets I have ever owned. And its only 45 pounds!

 

[Keger Jupit]

I had excellent results with Mesa for years. Sound great, get loud, built like a tank.

 

[nilorius]

Hartke hd212