Darkglass Cabinet Comparison
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2022
- Signal Chain: Nick Maffei - Fender Deluxe PJ with EMG GZR Set/Fender American Standard Precision Bass with Flatwound strings/Fender Jazz Bass with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Pickups/Music Man Stingray with Aguilar Electronics - Darkglass Microtubes 900 V1 - DG210N/DG112N/DG410N/DG212N - Electrovoice RE20/Sennheiser MKH416 - TASCAM US20x20
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Featured Gear:
Darkglass DG210N 2x10 Bass Cabinet:
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Darkglass DG112N 1x12 Bass Cabinet:
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Darkglass DG410N 4x10 Bass Cabinet:
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Darkglass DG212N 2x12 Bass Cabinet:
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Electro-Voice RE20 Classic Cardioid Dynamic Microphone:
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Sennheiser MKH 416 Short Shotgun Condenser Microphone:
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EMG GZRPJ Geezer Butler PJ Bass Pickup Set:
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Seymour Duncan Quarter-Pound Jazz Bass Pickup Set:
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La Bella Deep Talkin Flatwound Stainless Steel Electric Bass Strings:
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I have the 212N and I'm very happy with it. It sounds amazing with many different heads too. I've run genzler, markbass, handbox, and ashdown through it and it never sounded bad.
I've got the 112. Can't fault it. Love the sound, and it "solved" the issue I had with other cabs being too flabby to my ears. Lots of top end clarity, with the option of having less by turning down the tweeter. Sounds great with distortion. I need another one...
Do you still like it? I'm looking for opinions before I buy.
I went with the DH212N because there's something nice happening in the low-mid range that makes my bass lines sound bigger and heavier, and I dig it.
I like 12's better then 10's for that very reason. I used to have an of GK 412 cab that paired really well with 5 string basses.
How are you liking it? I just got one a month ago and have had one gig with it and I absolutely love it
Excellent comparison and exactly what I was hoping for. Looks like I'll be shooting for the 212. Thanks!
I have been in the market for a solid 4x10 for a long while, this video is so helpful so thanks!
Just the video I've been looking for. Thanks guys! Just sold my Markbass 121p and I'm looking for a 210 or 112. I have recently tested the Glockenklang Duo Neo (210) and was super impressed... but it's big and heavy (20kg/45lbs). If I go Darkglass, I might take two DG112Ns: Greetings from Europe!
I have a microtubes 500v2 paired with the 112... absolutely love the sound and the portability
I have the 1x12 and I love it. The only draw back is it doesn't seem to perform as well at lower volumes. It's fine just unimpressive. When I run my Orange OD-1 300 into it it starts sounding the best when you really start start pushing some dirt though it.
Efficiency is probably shit.
Good vid, Will. Aside from being shaped like a mini-fridge, the 2X12 Neo cab really holds up to the 900 watts from the VMT 900 V2 head. Volume at noon (half way) will dominate the foundational sonic space without breaking a sweat. Yes, I'd like another 2X12 but can't call it a "need" though it seems to have the right balance between tight and warm.
I bought a Fender rumble 500 as a backup... now I use it most of the time for everything! Though I might look into the darkglass cabinets as well.. Love darkglass pedals.
2x12 sounded the best, and is the best choice if you keep in mind the portability value. There is always something happening in the low midrange with 12' cabs. 4*10 was clearly the one pushing the most air of course.
I have the 4×10 it sounds amazing! I understand the portability tho. it's light but you still have to give it a lil strength to pick up and walk up the stairs
Do you pair it with anything else?
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Awesome sound clear explaination!!!
They do all sound good. I'd probably go with the 1x12 just based on size.
I have the darkglass 212 and it sounds amazing! But it needs to be pushed, and it can be too loud. I'm thinking about getting the 210 that way it won't overpower a stage.
I like the sound of the 212. And you went with it!
How is it? Do you think if could get you through a live show? Been thinking off getting the 410N but the 212N is way more portable
I run a fender superbassman 300 through the DG410n and it's a beautiful thing
It's the 2x10 or the 2x12 for me, I ultimately chose the 2x12 as well.
I want to compliment you on an excellent video that gives us the information we are here for without any fluff. I feel like you've given us a great test of these cabs to draw on.
The 112 sounded best to me. I'd probably rather have two of those than the 212.
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Man the single 12 kicks ass
Only from one-time hearing, I'd go for the 112. Surprisingly enough, it seemed to deliver a tad more low end and sounds a bit "scooped", but in a way I like it. A one-on-one with the Orange OBC112 would be interesting ... and the option to combine several 112s is quite appealing ...
BTW, I currently play the combination of a 115 and a 210, both from FMC (cab manufacturer in Germany - highly recommended!), fed by a PA power amp.
wow~ never heard of FMC~ they've got a 14" bass speaker cab! Love it!
That 1×12 sounds really good
I'd love to see this done with the Aguilar cabs if at all possible. I'm looking to buy my first bass amp and cab and I'm between the Aguilar 2x12 and Darkglass 2x12.
Both very similar, got to try them both at a local shop. Darkglass wins by a nose, but there’s no shame with the Aguillar
I'm in the same boat
I'm surprised the 12s sound so much clearer to my ear. Comparatively, the 10s sound dark and "murky" on my headphones. Kind of the opposite of what I would expect.
I always wonder about mic placement when the cab has a tweeter. Maybe what I'm hearing is more about whether the tweeter is getting picked up as strongly for each cab...?
I use a Ampeg 4x10 guitar cab w/celestions and a custom port hole chopped out of the back of it. Perhaps I should consider an upgrade... but I dig the tone too much.
I'm looking to get an all new bass rig I've been bouncing back and forth from either Hartke or Mesa I'd be open to try out something else but between the two I've had a Hartke rig and loved it and I've heard someone else's mesa setup and it sounded like gold if gold had a sound . I can never really tell watching these videos if what I'm hearing is the bass or the amp tone the fender sounds like mud I know people love mud and the stingray sounded odd for a stingray .
Awesome review! I was looking into a small portable solution for small gigs . Do you think the 1/12 is enough power for a small gig? Thank you!
The 1x12 sounded the best for sure. It I had the most balanced tone. The 4x10 sounded the worst.
Can you guys do a similar comparo on the GK NEO IVs? And for that matter it would be cool to see this same format video, comparing different brands in each cabinet configuation - 1X12s. 2X12s. 2X10s, 4X10s, etc....
we would love to! I want to say GK has done this on their page though. Check there and let us know! Thanks for watching! P.S. We Love GK Gear and hope to work with them more in the future.
Nice. I use a ampeg 410 hlf cab. I’m pretty sold on the 410 Darkglass. Do you know if the Darkglass has a ported bottom like the ampeg cabs
I was initially thinking 12s for versatility (especially with a 5 string), but at lower household volumes, I would imagine it will take less power to get a 10 inch speaker to react. 🤔
hey, great vid. where are these cabs made? thanks
How do you mic a cab with a tweeter?
Not like a guitar cab.
The Darkglass DG212 is the best cabinet I have ever used. Light, loud AF, sounds great with loads of low end.
team 12;)..... i tested darkglass, markbass, ampeg and so on before but i ended up buying Tc electronic 2 12 ! really they deserve more attention! the cabs are awesome! my rig at the moment are 4(!) Tc 212 into an 2 ohm amp( Eden Nemesis) thats a 8 12" monster wall which (used) cost the same as 1 darkglass cab:)
Yeah be careful with the nemesis heads tho they are notorious for blowing up
I have the Darkglass 4x10 and it's my favorite. I play hardcore/metal/punk.
Over the years I've run a few different cabs- hartke hydrive 8x10, orange 8x10, Mesa boogie 4x10, and an ampeg svt 4x10. The Darkglass has a much more clear top end, and i find everything is a bit more defined. Plus it's super light! It sounds so good I sold my 8x10's. I always miss my cab when I end up having to use someone else's.
Do you pair the 410 with anything else?
Hi guys. With the AO 900 v2 what combination of cabs would work? I would like the 4x10 to be part of the set up.
I just ordered the 212 but its on back order.
I am buying that 2x12. Forget about it
I can buy a dg410c cabinet for
Personally, 10's and a 15" blended on stage was (and still is) a dream rig for me... But 12" bass speakers have really been sounding good the past couple of years.
210 for sure
12s just sound better for bass used various different cabs for years with tens in them 4s and 6s and now that I don’t gig I use just a 1 12 and it’s phat as fuck handles everything you can throw at it.
410 has the punchy dynamic mids
Will the Darkglass 212 still sound good at low volumes in a small practice room?
Hi Helena, Dave here - I personally have one of the 210s and it sounds great at lower volumes, so I can't assume the 212 would be bad; if I remember right Nick chose the 212 after this comparison vid - I'll see if I can get ahold of him for his input.
@@TheBassChannel thanks. I have the 212 coming today.
What's difference between the N series and the NE series
They're the same thing. The NE was a typo that has remained. The NE technically doesn't exist.
212N sounds most complete out of all 4 imho
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