1 x 12 extension cab for express 5:25 options

steviekool · Jun 9, 2009

Hello all,

I am thinking of adding a 1 x 12 mesa cab to my 5:25 1x12. As of now, it seems any way I look at it, its a 6 week wait to wait for one. No big deal. What I am concerned about is adding the right one.

I know there is a matching one made for the amp, but its an open back, and I feel I may not get mpre of a thump from getting it, which is what I am looking for. Then I see there is another one called the theile, which seems the same, but looks like its a closed back.

I am looking for a bit more of a bottom end, and am curious if anyone has an opinion on which of thesthese would be a better option for me, and does anyone have any experience with either or
Both?

Thanks in advance for responses!

MusicManJP6 · Jun 9, 2009

You need a closed back for the extra thump for sure. A recto 1x12 or a thiele would be the best fit. I have two Recto 1x12 cabs for sale currently!

gezza · Jun 11, 2009

Hey steviekool,

I am in the same boat, but I have the 5:25 1 x 10".

I have an old 1 x 12" Open Back Cab that I add to my Combo and it does add a bit of bottom. I think open Back cabs really spread the sound.

I am looking at adding a 1 x 12" Theile Cab. I did hear the Theile Cab adds a lot of Bass/bottom end thump, comparable to a Quad Box, but they don't project that far. So great for stage but don't expect you audience to feel it.
Which is fine with me, as I mic up my Amp.

Anybody have any experience with the Theile Cabs.

Thanks,

Gezza.

steviekool · Jun 11, 2009

Heya Gezza,

Honestly, it will just be for the bedroom, My playing out days are pretty much over.

In that case a recto cab or a thiele would work great for the bottom end in the house.

gezza · Jun 11, 2009

Hello steviekool,

I find that the open back speaker cabs add a lot of punch at higher volumes.

But the closed back at the punch at lower volumes.

The Thiele cab add a lot of punch at all volumes

Not sure where your located, but a company called Boogafunk make the Thiele in the USA, worth checking out, if that's the cab you want.

I will probably get a thiele Cab, as I have a open back cab.

Drop us a line when you get something,

Cheers,

Gezza.