What extension cab for the rumble 800?

May 2, 2024
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I know there’s the 210 cab which is what I planned in going with, but I realized the speakers wouldn’t match. The 800 has neodymium magnets and the 210 has ceramic.

There is no 210 neo cab, only a $1000 410 that I’m not exactly wanting to buy.

Thanks
 
Maybe not entirely what you're asking for but with my Rumble 500 I run a 15 inch Ampeg cab. The Ampeg has a bit more growl in the low end and complements the Fender well. Mixing and matching cabs can be beneficial if you can try some out.
 
I just got a brand new Rumble 2-10 cabinet. I'll say this, both of my BRX 10.2 Carvin2-10 neo cabinets weigh 44pounds. The Rumble is not a neo cab, but it is actually not that much different than other neos in weight. It weighs 44 pounds, too. It is my MAIN go-to cabinet for the gigs I'm doing now- something I never believed possible.
I used to loathe 2X10's. Not this one. I highly recommend it.
 
I'm with JakobT, the 210 Rumble extension cabinet would be the best mate for that, but it's a head-scratcher:

WHY doesn't the extension Rumble 210 run the same drivers as the 800? Aggravating.
The 210 is significantly older than the 800 combo, which is the only Rumble with neo drivers.

My guess is that Fender has decided that most will be using the 800 on its own, and that the market for a neo extension cab solely for the 800 isn’t large enough. What there is of it can probably be filled comfortably by the standard 210 anyway.

Based on my own experience, I rarely have to break out the extension cabinet for my 500, and presumably the need for an extension cab would be even smaller with the 800.
 
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The 210 is significantly older than the 800 combo, which is the only Rumble with neo drivers.

My guess is that Fender has decided that most will be using the 800 on its own, and that the market for a neo extension cab solely for the 800 isn’t large enough. What there is of it can probably be filled comfortably by the standard 210 anyway.

Based on my own experience, I rarely have to break out the extension cabinet for my 500, and presumably the need for an extension cab would be even smaller with the 800.
There is only 50W difference at 8ohm between the 500c (350W) & the 800c (400W) - the bigger difference in perceived SPL would probably be that the Neo drivers are slightly brighter sounding.