So whats's the "Vintage 30" of Bass speakers?

[PhilR]

The Celestion V30 seems to have been awarded "best speaker" by the general player concensus. But if there's any similar opinion when it comes to bass guitar cab drivers then I haven't come across it.

So, does anyone have any opinions? I'd like to try building my own cab at some point.

 

[ahjteam]

Ampeg SVT810E aka "the fridge" is usually the cabinet for bass, and it has 8 custom 150 watt 10” speakers, by Eminence or Ampeg

 

[BrettT]

Ampeg SVT810E aka "the fridge" is usually the cabinet for bass, and it has 8 custom 150 watt 10” speakers, by Eminence or Ampeg

My Ampeg cab is painted white so it truly looks like a big refridgerator. That thing pushes ridiculous amounts of air.

 

[PhilR]

Only problem is, the SVT810E costs nearly 10% of my total annual income. So I'm not gonna be buying one of those at any point in the forseeable future.

Anyway, I wasn't asking about the best ready-made cab on the market. I was asking what is considered the best driver.

 

[lolzgreg]

I dunno models, but go with Eminence.

 

[Morgan138]

I don't think there is one - good bass cabs are built specifically for the drivers they come with, so bassists don't swap them around as much as guitarists.

 

[monolithsound]

Like Greg said, Eminence makes nice speakers. I've always had good luck with my EV-loaded Mesa cabs, too.