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Post by Weegie on Mar 30, 2011 1:05:49 GMT -5
Hello all, New Guy here..... I'm looking at getting a Splawn to play in my (mostly 80's metal/classic rock) cover band. We play mostly smaller to mid sized clubs, with only a hand full of theater and outdoor shows a year. We always mic the amps through the PA.
My debate is between the QR and SR. I like the idea of the smaller package of the combo, but worry it will sound thin not having the 4x12 cab. I've heard many clips I like of the QR but there aren't a bunch of examples/clips of the SR to get a good comparison of the 2.
For those who have played both, will the SR get the job done like the QR? Pluses and minuses would be great to help me decide. I'm coming from a 100watt Marshall Vintage Modern with 425a (greenbacks) cab. Money wise I could probably pick up a used QR and use my current cab for about $500 less than a new SR, but the draw to the SR is that it seems to be a compact/take anywhere package that you could crack the volume open on, as opposed to idling a 100watter all night.
Thanks for your feedback
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Post by TuskerKevin on Mar 30, 2011 6:56:42 GMT -5
Hello all, New Guy here..... I'm looking at getting a Splawn to play in my (mostly 80's metal/classic rock) cover band. We play mostly smaller to mid sized clubs, with only a hand full of theater and outdoor shows a year. We always mic the amps through the PA. My debate is between the QR and SR. I like the idea of the smaller package of the combo, but worry it will sound thin not having the 4x12 cab. I've heard many clips I like of the QR but there aren't a bunch of examples/clips of the SR to get a good comparison of the 2. For those who have played both, will the SR get the job done like the QR? Pluses and minuses would be great to help me decide. I'm coming from a 100watt Marshall Vintage Modern with 425a (greenbacks) cab. Money wise I could probably pick up a used QR and use my current cab for about $500 less than a new SR, but the draw to the SR is that it seems to be a compact/take anywhere package that you could crack the volume open on, as opposed to idling a 100watter all night. Thanks for your feedback Hey man- Welcome to the forum! I play both a new QR and a brand new SR. Either way is a win. I switch between my QR and a Splawn 4X12 and my SR alone or sometimes my SR with a Splawn 4X12. The SR alone is very loud and can fill out pretty good.....add a 4X12 and it crushes. The obvious benefit to the SR is portability. I would say get the SR.....you can always add a cab for larger gigs. Rock on! |
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Post by splawndude on Mar 30, 2011 10:53:02 GMT -5
My only thought would be that if you were interested in getting a used one - there are lots of Quick Rods out there starting at roughly $1,000. I prefer the head/212 cab scenario as combos can get a bit heavy. The Street Rod has a head option. Never played one though.
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Post by Weegie on Mar 30, 2011 23:04:23 GMT -5
Yeah, I've seen several QR's go in that low $1000 range and I could still use my Marshall 425a cab I think with good results. Less money bigger rig/ more money smaller rig?? Which ever I choose, I'm pretty sold on the QR/SR sound.
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Post by richedie on Sept 23, 2011 21:40:05 GMT -5
I hate combos personally so I would by a Streetrod head. I really can only afford to get one used, so I would probably have to find a used combo and convert it to a head. I don't need the 100 watts of a quickrod and I am guessing the SR sounds better at low vo
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Post by rocknrolla on Sept 24, 2011 10:37:24 GMT -5
100 vs 50 watts has everything to do with feel and not much about volume. They will both be loud enough to jam with a loud drummer or be quiet enough to play mic'd in a small bar. A used QR head and 1x12 cab will be a lot more portable (and cheaper) than a combo and will also be more versatile because you can pick a ported cab or a closed one. With the combo you are stuck with the open back cab.
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Post by cecilbag on Sept 24, 2011 12:59:11 GMT -5
I'd go with quick rod and 2x12 simply because I run it and it works great for me. You can also half power the qr which is something I'm going to look into. You can find good deals for 2x12 cabs I just got a great deal from a member hear and should get it next weekend and see what a 2x12 sounds like with a quality cab and splawn speakers. So far with my somewhat crappy 2x12 it sounds killer so I think its a great way to get that thump we all love and still cover a bigger area than a combo but I've never played a sr combo so its just my opinion on what works for me
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Post by bigjilm on Sept 25, 2011 18:14:44 GMT -5
I gig with either a Nitro head and closed back 2x12 or a SR. I thought my 2x12" would sound much bigger - but it doesn't, really. My 1x12" SR sounds really big - it's got a pretty big cab, which may help. I love it and if I had to use only 1 it would be the combo.
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Post by Weegie on Sept 25, 2011 23:03:05 GMT -5
Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm really leaning toward a SR. Anyone run one with the matching 1x12 cab?
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Post by richedie on Sept 27, 2011 9:13:21 GMT -5
Streetrod head and 212 cab is the way to go!!!!!!!
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Post by stratkiller51 on Sept 27, 2011 14:44:28 GMT -5
im also seriously leaning towards a streetrod, im currently running my qr with 2 pt's/ 1/2 power and 4-12 and it sounds great, but its a big move no matter with the 1/2 stack and would intertain the ideal of a 2-12 new but my 4-12 is spittin mint and its only worth half of what i paid but the streetrod used should be @ $1475 to $1600, id need to sell my qr for $$1500 to even think towards losing both for less... its a gamble that im even confused!
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Post by richedie on Sept 27, 2011 15:08:53 GMT -5
I saw a few Streetrod heads go used for about $1000 and I saw a combo go for $1000 as well. Remember when the SR first came out it was like $1500. They really jacked the price up recently! I would go SR head and small 212 all the way. I hate combos.
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Post by Weegie on Sept 27, 2011 20:51:14 GMT -5
I have a couple of nice Earcandy Buzzbomb 2x12 cabs. Anyone know if Splawn sells a SR head shell to convert a combo?
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Post by richedie on Sept 28, 2011 12:24:53 GMT -5
I did not like the Buzzbomb that I owned. Do you like it?
Splawn will sell a headshell to convert the combo.
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Post by Weegie on Sept 28, 2011 15:55:47 GMT -5
The Buzzbombs are really neat cabs. Very big and full sounding. Sometimes maybe too full sounding. The best way to describe them is like amber tinted sunglasses. Say you have different cabs with V30's (1x12, 4x12, whatever typical cab). In each of those cabs you kind can expect what the V30 speaker is going to sound like. When you put the V30 in a Buzzbomb, it's like taking off grey sunglasses and putting on amber sunglasses. You are still wearing sunglasses but suddenly it's a whole different experience. Whatever brand/model speaker I've put in them just seem to work like this. Huge low end response which, is sometimes to much.
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