[audiorep2]

I am dissatisfied with the sound quality out of these two amps , for bass .
With the Rumble , a low E on the bass makes the speaker sound like it is on the brink of self-destruction .
1. Could I put a 4 ohm speaker in there to extract a little more power ? Or
would the Rumble succumb to a thermal meltdown ? Would a more robust model of speaker handle the low frequencies better ?
2. And basically the same question apply to my GK MB150 II .

Thoughts ?

 

[Budda]

Both budget amps. I would look for a better amp before spending money on speaker swaps.

 

[audiorep2]

The Rumble 40 is plenty loud for the application I have in mind . The tonal aspects of the controls is fine . I just wish it sounded better .

 

[Budda]

The Rumble 40 is plenty loud for the application I have in mind . The tonal aspects of the controls is fine . I just wish it sounded better .

The upright you bought? Perhaps a bass EQ pedal to fine-tune would be a better buy?

 

[audiorep2]

The upright you bought? Perhaps a bass EQ pedal to fine-tune would be a better buy?

No . Just gonna use the Rumble for regular Fender bass stuff . After reading some articles in TalkBass about the Rumble I did a mod . I lined the interior ( 4 sides out of the 6 ) with acoustic foam . Final results yet to be determined but I think at first blush it helps .

The standup is for sale . Just not my thing .

 

[loudtubeamps]

Re speaker upgrade.
Some good deals going on ..

Bass Guitar Speakers

Bass Guitar Speakers

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[Judas68fr]

If you want firmer bass, you need a lot more power. When I need more power for loud stages, I usually rent an Ampeg SVT3 pro with a proper 4x10 cab. I love that amp, but it's way more power than I'll ever need/use at home, where the Rumble 40W takes over for me to practice bass lines in my home studio.