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chrispeacock
05-10-2011, 11:26 PM
i have been offered 2 of these still brand new for a very good price, i was looking at getting a single alto tssub15 but for just a bit more i can get 2 of these.

does anybody know if these are any good. only thing putting me off is the weight difference
chrispeacock
06-10-2011, 04:00 PM
Has nobody heard these or are the absolutely rubbish
TonyB
06-10-2011, 04:55 PM
Used a pair a couple of years ago at a marquee wedding and they sounded ok as far as I can remember!

Studio Spares do a very similar bass bin and may be cheaper http://www.studiospares.com/pa-speakers/studiospares-fortissimo-15a-sub-bass-active-single/invt/248270/
deltic
06-10-2011, 05:51 PM
Has nobody heard these or are the absolutely rubbish

PM flatliners (shaun) i'm sure he will tell you how good his isn't.
Penfold42
07-10-2011, 11:55 AM
I've used these and they are IMO not bad.
The bass is 'not in your face' but more toned down the down sideis the weight - bit bulky and awkward.
paulg
07-10-2011, 12:25 PM
I had the Carlsbro powered gammas a while ago and I assume they haven't changed much. I'd avoid them because:

the cabs are heavy and very difficult to handle
the bass is floppy rather than punchy
the 126db claimed is perhaps a little generous.
they are not very stable with a pole and top speaker
Penfold42
07-10-2011, 01:19 PM
they are not very stable with a pole and top speaker

:confused:

Never had that problem with my Mackies on the top. :)
NKR
07-10-2011, 01:55 PM
Not a lover of Carslbro stuff. Unreliable in my opinion. Not used this bass though. I would not personally entertain anything Carlsbro ever again.
DAVESOUNDS SERVICES
07-10-2011, 04:23 PM
As these havent been made for over 3 years i hope they are very cheap!
seriously have come across a fewof the actives with fire damaged amps!
in the 60s and 70s Carlsbro were ok....not any more
Cheers
chrispeacock
07-10-2011, 07:26 PM
£200

he had a shop but closed it due to having cancer. the remaining stock from theshop is in his garage
DAVESOUNDS SERVICES
08-10-2011, 05:00 PM
200 Buy them!
theyre ok at that and your tops will sound Ace!
Dave
paulg
08-10-2011, 07:50 PM
200 Buy them!
theyre ok at that and your tops will sound Ace!
Dave

Spend what you save on a fire extinguisher
chrispeacock
08-10-2011, 08:19 PM
i listened to them earlier and they sounded ok to be honest. they werent to heavy and didnt take up to much room in the car but i didnt buy them. I tried knocking him down to £150 otherwise im going to get the alto tssub15 but cant listen to them anywhere local.
chrispeacock
09-10-2011, 05:32 PM
i ended up buying the sub he threw the poles and cables in for me. tested it again just know and they dont half throw out some bass