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Bass Amps & Effects / Re: How many 4x10's around here?
« on: March 10, 2009, 02:53:21 PM »I have been using a single Peavey 15, but I didn't get the note definition I started to crave. I think my ears are becoming more discerning.
I ran into the Goldline at a GC sale last summer, and I compared it with some other 4x10s there. I think the bottom end is quite strong, and that the overall sound provides low-end guts but preserves note definition. I personally like the sound of the Hartke metal cone speakers I've heard, and there is obviously something in common with the metal cones in the GK speakers, but I thought the GK cab had a warmer sound than the Hartkes. I suggest doing some side-by-side comparisons with other 4x10s, and I believe the Goldline is a GC exclusive, so they should have others handy to compare with....but the sound was a winner for me. The drawback is weight, as the cab is around 90 pounds which is on the heavy side for a 4x10. If I ever need it for a large venue I can pair the GK 4x10 with my Peavey 15" cab..but that's not normally the kind of gig I play.
There aren't many reviews of the Goldline around yet, but since a few of them suggested that longevity of the speakers might be an issue, I bought the GC extended warranty - something I very seldom do. Probably a waste, since I don't really plan to push the cab near its max rating.
If you try out the Goldline, let me know what you think. I like the sound a LOT.
Thank you for the info. I went to GC just yesterday, and I tried an Ashdown 4x10, and it seemed too warm for me. It was one of the higher end models. I also tried a Hartke, but I just couldn't dial in the sound i wanted.
They didn't have the Goldline 4x10, but they had the 2x10 and the 8x10, so I played them just to get an idea.
WOW! I found exactly what I was looking for. I played a Mexican P-bass off the wall, and a Gibson SG bass and I got close to perfect on what I wanted out of both the 2x10 and 8x10, tone wise.
I'm still looking at different cabs and makes, but if I can, I'm springing for the Goldline.