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Another alternative would be the new Fishman Solo, which
goes down to 80 hz If you are using sub sonic processing you might feel the
need to go below that, but like the Bose LP system, the benefit for acoustic instruments like
string bass, cello, and guitars, is the lack of coupling feedback from large
speakers pushing air at your instrument, causing rumbling feedback if you have
to stand close to the sound source. Also the even dispersion in a wide field is
another benefit. I’ve been checking the new solo out, and sitting close
to it and turning up, and unless I was doing radical octave down or sub sonics
with processing, I don’t think I’d miss a sub or lower range on a
conventional 2 way powered speaker. I did a wedding a few months back in
a small room with two huge bay windows, and me crammed in a corner with My
mackie srm350’s one as a monitor pointed at me the other on a stand
facing the room, I played at a minimal volume but because I was in such tight
corners I was fighting coupling feedback most of the gig. The Solo comes with
its own stand, a conventional tripod type, so its small footprint is also
attractive. Stereo freaks might be disappointed, but at nearly a 1/3 the price
of the Bose, it is pretty damned impressive. And one could always add a sub
from another manufacturer, as it has a flexible set off ins and outs on the
back. A tech support guy at fishman said that they have been getting
favorable response from double bas players, but of course they would say that. Worth
a look. Sounds killer on nylon and steel string, haven’t tried my
direct electric rig through it yet. Bill |