Ear Candy Ethan 1x10 cab

**docbop** · 02-19-2015, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by vernon

Thanks docbop - that makes a lot of sense. The room I play in most is small. So now I'm wondering about a 2x8. Is the bottom end full enough?

I current use a RE 1x8" but mainly for home use, but I could see a very small solo or duo gig with it, but from everything I've heard and I plan to buy a 2x8" can supply the bottom end. The key is the cabinet. You could put a 15" in a crappy cabinet and not get good bottom. The cabinet design is the most important aspect.

I also have a RE 1x10" that amazes everyone that hears it how full it sounds. I want to try an Ear Candy cabinet, but like to find a comparison with RE first.

**vernon** · 02-19-2015, 08:37 PM

So I'm leaning toward either a RE Stealth 10 or a Twin 8. Has anyone played a Twin 8 and care to comment. I just have to sell another $100 dollars worth of stuff and I'll be ready to buy. Any experience with the 2x8?

**Klatu** · 02-19-2015, 09:44 PM

The 2x8 cab is my favorite configuration. I've got a 2x8 Earcandy cab that has become my go to cabinet because of its ability to provide volume, warmth, and light compression that brings out the best in my playing. The cabs to which I compare it are a 1x6 that sounds great, but it's treble heavy sound doesn't pair well with all my guitars, and my 1x12 loaded with an Eminence EM12 (an Electrovoice clone), which has such a broad frequency spectrum that it can boom and spike a bit more than I'd like.

I'd be happy gigging with any of my cabinets, but again, my 2x8 is the one that brings out the greatest fluidity in my playing.

**vernon** · 02-19-2015, 10:02 PM

Thanks Klatu! I really appreciate your feedback. It is very helpful to hear you speak from your experience.

**docbop** · 02-19-2015, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by Klatu

The 2x8 cab is my favorite configuration. I've got a 2x8 Earcandy cab that has become my go to cabinet because of its ability to provide volume, warmth, and light compression that brings out the best in my playing. The cabs to which I compare it are a 1x6 that sounds great, but it's treble heavy sound doesn't pair well with all my guitars, and my 1x12 loaded with an Eminence EM12 (an Electrovoice clone), which has such a broad frequency spectrum that it can boom and spike a bit more than I'd like.

I'd be happy gigging with any of my cabinets, but again, my 2x8 is the one that brings out the greatest fluidity in my playing.

What speakers are in your 2x8" ?

**Klatu** · 02-20-2015, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by docbop

What speakers are in your 2x8" ?

I honestly don't know. Since it's a closed back cab and I can't look through the back at the speaker, I'd have to take the thing apart. The easiest way to find out would be to contact Tim of Earcandy Cabs through his Reverb.com account.

**docbop** · 02-20-2015, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by Klatu

I honestly don't know. Since it's a closed back cab and I can't look through the back at the speaker, I'd have to take the thing apart. The easiest way to find out would be to contact Tim of Earcandy Cabs through his Reverb.com account.

Stock that's good to know, I will ask them. Thanks.