BIG sound, tiny cab. From hi-fi to old school. Freakishly loud and fat.

And now also available as an active version!

When we launched the One10 in 2015 it blew everyone away - no-one expects a cab this small to have such a huge warm sound, or go so loud. It's very versatile tonally because the 10CR250 driver has amazing treble extension with cone output running to almost 6kHz and dome output to 10kHz+.

If you want sparkly clean tweetery sounds we have the One10T version: You know that thing you like about great 4x10" + tweeter designs - the big fat lows, the dynamic response, the smooth mids with tons of treble clarity. It's that. But with far wider dispersion around the room so you don't have to stand in one spot to hear your tone. And it's less than a quarter the size and a fraction of the weight - but two of these will outperform most 410s, especially classic models.

What about upright bassists and doublers? Depending on your pickup/bass pairing, you can either go with the One10 or the One10T with the extra acoustic vibes from the tweeter's open airy tones. The better your pickup/mic set-up, the more you can turn the HF control up for a proper dose of finger on string reality. Some double basses / pickups need mellowing out in the highs so for them you can keep it simple and stick with the One10.

Activier 1 and 2 versions:

We are so thrilled with the real world power our Activier module has and how loud it can push a One10. Although we rate both the Activier 1 and 2 as 200W/ch into 4 ohms, it has so much headroom for peak and burst power vs its RMS rating that with head to head comparisons vs well respected 500W class D amps it's only about 1dB behind on max SPL when driving a One10. This would suggest that the peak/burst power is comparable to amps rated at ~250W into 8 ohms.

The Activier 1 is mono, so one input, one volume knob, one extension speaker out (connect up to two more 8 ohm cabs or one 4 ohm extension cab for more output).

The Activier 2 is stereo, so two inputs, two volume knobs, two extension speaker outs. On the Activier 2 One10(T) power amp channel 1 is connected to the internal speaker and extension speakon out 1. Power amp channel 2 is only connected to extension speakon out 2 - connect a second cab for stereo use, ideally a matching but passive One10(T).

Activier One10T crossover/HF control:

The Activier One10T is a very small cab with a LOT to fit inside it - instead of the large rotary L-pad as on the passive version, we're fitting a four step HF control similar to the one on the Activier Reality 112FR. This uses two toggle switches which work together to give you tweeter off, -3dB, 0dB, and +3dB tweeter loudness settings. Really intuitive to use and gives plenty of tonal control.

Top-hat customisation for stand-mounting:

If you want to use your One10T cabs as a tiny and very cute PA system (particularly if you go with cloth grills and/or custom tolex), add this customisation to your order. For a stereo PA you can use two passive One10T with an external stereo power amp, one Activier 2 One10T plus a passive One10T slave cab, or two Activier 1 One10T cabs.

Some double (upright) bassists like to pole-mount their One10(T) for better midrange audibility in dense mixes but as with all speakers, the further you lift them from the floor, the less low frequency reinforcement you get from the floor boundary reflection. You can test this by lifting any cab you own off the floor and hearing how it sounds. A solid rear or side wall can replace the floor's boundary reinforcement though!

Existing Barefaced owners - here's some ways this can pair up:

It's a perfect match for a One10 to make a two cab stack. If you have a Two10S and an amp that runs down to 2.7 ohm you can make a 3x10CR vertical stack. If you have a Four10, Six10 or Eight10 then a One10 or One10T is best used separately - but is a great way to get your big rig tone in less LOUD scenarios. If you have a 1x12XN or 2x12XN cab (from Super Midget to Big Twin 3) then a One10 or One10T is a great lower volume full-range alternative - the inherent fatness does good things when Fletcher-Munson isn't being so kind to your tone...

And if already own one or two passive One10(T) cabs, an Activier One10(T) can drive those too, simplifying your rig as you can leave your amp behind. There are also options for doing more eccentric things with clean/dirty or dry/wet mixes with an Activier 2 cab and various combinations of guitar or bass cabs - email us if you want to discuss anything.

Extra-wide "landscape" version for Three10+One10W stack:

At extra cost we can make you a wider landscape version of the One10 to stack on your Three10, loaded with a single 10CRA driver for 12 ohm nominal impedance. The One10W+Three10 stack is essentially a modular version of the 4 ohm Four10 and will go properly LOUD.  When used on its own the One10W's 12 ohm impedance will reduce a 500W @ 4 ohm head's max power to about 200W (@ 12 ohm).  Go here to add this customisation.

Features

• Single 10CR extended-range driver - twice the output of a good bass 10"
• Hybrid Resonator enclosure
• Single resonator outlet on base/side
• Rotatable design to suit tonal and aesthetic preferences

• Side strap handle
• Base and side rubber feet
• Nickel-plated 2/3-sided steel corners
• Dual parallel combi speakon + 1/4” sockets (passive only)
• Updated design for neater vertical stacking with Two10S

• Heavy duty black tolex
• Powder-coated black steel grill - damped mounting for zero buzz at war volume
• Optional high strength black or silver cloth grill
• White piping and damped friction/velcro fit on cloth grills
• Dozens of custom tolex or grill cloth choices (NB: Longer lead times)

One10T only:

• APT80 high output low distortion tweeter
• Custom designed 4th order low F3 crossover
• Passive: Fully variable HF control - from original One10 tone to absolute clarity
• Active: Four step HF control (off, -3dB, flat, +3dB) - from original One10 tone to absolute clarity

Activier versions only:

• 200W @ 4 ohms amplifier (~150W into internal 10CR)
• Minimum recommended load 2.7 ohm
• Resonant forced air cooling system - no fan noise!
• Single 1/4" high impedance instrument-line level input per ch.
• Single volume control per channel
• Single combi speakon+1/4" output per channel

Specifications

Broadband sensitivity	95dB
Dimensions (H W D)	38cm x 29cm x 28cm 15" x 11.5" x 11"
Weight
Steel (passive)	7.5kg / 16lbs
Cloth (passive)	7kg / 15lbs
Steel with tweeter (passive)	8.5kg / 18lbs
Cloth with tweeter (passive)	8kg / 17lbs
Steel (active)	8.5kg / 18lbs
Cloth (active)	8kg / 17lbs
Steel with tweeter (active)	9.5kg / 20lbs
Cloth with tweeter (active)	9kg / 19lbs
Max Amp Power (passive)	250W RMS (500W clean)
Activier 1&2 Power (active)	200W RMS @ 4 ohm (~150W into internal 10CR)
Max Output	~119dB
Frequency Range	30Hz-6kHz (-20kHz with tweeter)
Impedance	8 ohms

Customer feedback

20/08/25 - Activier One10 - UK

Hi Alex,

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19/08/25 - One10 - NZ

Hi Alex,

Just wanted to say how pleased I am with my 2x One10 speakers.

I have a small (350W) Taurus amp from Poland with built in phantom power for my DPA 4099 microphone on the double bass. The sound is all I have worked towards for years. Warm, fat and rich: just the sound of my instrument, with volume. Delightful.

It was a pleasure meeting you in your workshop too.

Cheers

Steven

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11/08/25 - One10 - Greece

 

 

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05/08/25 - One10 + Two10 - USA

I have a Barefaced One10 I bought from you several years ago and it is just the best thing I've ever gotten!

For years I ran it with a Walter Woods amp, and when that failed I moved to an Acoustic Image and it just sounds wonderful (I play jazz double bass).

Ran into a few gigs lately where I needed a bit more volume than the One10 could produce - I saw a Barefaced Two10 for sale on TalkBass, and I bought it, thinking if I loved the One10, the Two10 would be similar just with more power handling (and air moving) capability. Cab arrived (mint) and I found that to my ear it is much more darkly colored than my One10. I switched back and forth with my Acoustic Image first plugged in the One10, then the Two10 and the latter is just much darker, muddy and undefined.

Is this just the nature of that cab - or perhaps it is just my particular sound? I could combat it somewhat with EQ, but it just doesn't compare to what I get from the One10. The Two10 sounds incredible with an electric bass, but just doesn't seem to work like the One10 does with my acoustic. Is this all my perception, or is there a difference between the One10 and Two10 for 'coloration'?

What cab might you recommend for the clearest, full-range, uncoloured reproduction of my acoustic sound?

I know that sound can be so subjective, but thought I would ask.

Thanks much!

Alex

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02/09/25 - One10T - Germany

The 1x10 is AMAZING!

Insane how much sound comes from that little thing!

It lacks some of the high-frequency sparkle that I think I want to hear nowadays, but you told me to expect that.

But the BOOM from this cabinet is unreal.

Surprisingly, it seems to act like the “sub” when paired with my GR Bass 1x12 or Trickfish 1x12 cabs. The other cabs give the highs and are generally fine alone, but adding the Barefaced 1x10 brings a whole new dimension of stoutness. The sound when combined is very solid and pronounced. The foundation of the tone is really sturdy with your 1x10.

I think I want to try a Barefaced 1x12 to pair with your 1x10. I want something with a bit more brilliance, but with the same compactness and stoutness that your 1x10 delivers.

I’m thinking the Super Mini T.

Sam

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30/07/25 - One10 - UK

One10... Comically small... Comically loud!

Tim

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29/07/25 - One10T - Croatia

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26/07/25 - Super 12 (Super Twin) + One10 - Australia

Hi Alex I have a Super 12T 1st gen & a One10 - I think they’re both 8 Ohms.

My amp is a Genzler Magellan 800 with 2 speakon outputs it can run at 8, 4 & 2.67 Ohms. I’d like to connect the One10 as a 2nd cab to act as a monitor so the guitarist on the other side of the stage can hear me a bit better. Putting tone aside;

1) Will the 2 cabs produce equal volume?

2)Could the One10 be at risk of damage at non extreme volume?

3) Is there a passive device that could reduce the signal level received by the One10

Thanks Alex, I’m a very happy customer

Regards,

Paul

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Hi Paul,

1. No

2. Yes

3. No

Your S12T is definitely a 4 ohm cab! As long as you can hear the One10 so you can hear it distorting if you push it too hard then this rig will be fine. Glad you're pleased with them!

Best regards,

Alex

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18/07/25 - One10T - Sweden

Hello, I'm currently using a One10(T) with my double bass, it's super good.

Usually with either a Acoustic Image Clarus SL or EBS Reidmar 502 amp. Before the amp, I am also using a pre-amp from EBS called "Stanley Clark Signature". This preamp is amazing for double bass and there is really no need to do anything to the signal after the pre-amp. Now I have got the attention of your new active One10.

If I understand correctly, with the active One10 I wouldn't need any amp, just plug my preamp directly to the speaker, is that correct? Also it would be possible to use my old One10(T) with an Active 2 One10(T) as a PA. I realise there is one issue with my current One10, I never added a top hat mount. Do you think it would be possible for me to add a top hat mount myself?

Cheers,

Joakim

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11/07/25 - One10T - USA

The original One10T is fantastic.  We’ve used it with upright bass, bass guitar, and ukulele bass and it always sounds great.

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10/07/25 - Activier One10T - USA

Hi,

Had a few weeks now and it’s a great little cab. A couple of quick questions.

1)The wattage on the back of the cab says 250W but the spec sheet online says 200W (and 150W into the 8ohm one10) Which is correct?
2) Can you give me a guess on wattage into 4 ohms total (one extra one10T cab) and the  wattage with a 2.76 load?

I don’t use any distortion effects pedals, just a compressor and  the Nordstrand Starlifter DI and Preamp which offers tons of gain. Any tips on do’s and don’ts as far as pre amp volume settings into the Activier goes?

Thanks,

Randy

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03/07/25 - Activier One10 - USA

If you are on the fence about getting a powered One10, hop off quick! You love your One10 already, get them a powered buddy! My stereo One10 KILLED (with the help of my Two10) at our outdoor park gig yesterday.

Andrew

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30/06/25 - Activier One10T - USA

Hi guys,

I received the [Activier] One10T and it sounds great. I tried it up against a fender rumble and 4x10 I was using in a rehearsal space. It was so much more defined, especially all through the mids section (precision bass with flats)

I found another use for it you may be interested to hear about. I got some bookshelf speakers (Kanto Ora) for home use and they have a subwoofer out with crossover. I hooked up the One10T (single RCA to 1/4”) and adjusted the volume to taste, perfect. So much better than buying a subwoofer. No phase issues.

Now I can put my One10T to work when I’m not gigging.

Thanks

Dominic

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09/06/25 - One10T - USA

My One10T was delivered on Saturday and I finally gave it a workout today. I am very pleased!

I got it as a companion to my Bag End 110 so that I could get the full power from my Mesa Subway 350. It fills the bill admirably! I will say further that I love the sound of it soloed even more than my other cabinets. It is rich and full-bodied, helping to tame a bit of the aggressiveness of my Stingray, which is important as I mostly play in a big band setting.

 Excellent piece of gear!

Thank you for your help in clearing customs, Isaac!

Walter

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09/06/25 - Super Midget + One10T - USA

Hi Alex,

I'm back to Barefaced - I recently acquired Super Midget (S/N M083) I LOVE it!

I also have a One10T S/N 899T. No issues there either - together they make for a nice stack, albeit with mismatched grills. Is replacing the One10's black metal grill with one of silver cloth easily done / practical?

Please advise.

Thank you

Rob

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30/05/25 - One10 + Two10 - UK

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07/06/25 - One10 - Croatia

New bass! To complete my setup for off the grid "acoustic" street gigs with my band. Powerful and lightweight (except the battery). Great tone and playability. So fun to play.

Matej

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24/05/25 - One10 + Activier 2 (stereo) - USA

Yep, it’s stereo. Doing a bit of woofer settling. Tweeter match is top switch off and dial full up. New speaker seems inherently brighter.

Andrew

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22/05/25 - Three10 + One10 - UK

Hi Barefaced,

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17/05/25 - One10T - USA

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13/05/25 - Activier One10T + Two10S - UK

I must say that I'm delighted with the three cab modular set-up. 

Over the past years it's been really good to see how well your business venture has taken off.

Dave

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28/04/25 - One10 - USA

Yay! The cab arrived today in perfect condition and looks amazing! Thank you for all of your assistance

Kevin

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29/04/25 - Activier One10 - USA

Love my 10CR Active! I was concerned about potential "voicing" of the amp, but there isn't any - and it's perfect! For my purposes, I have been running with rolled up socks in the port of my passive 10CR to cut down the exaggerated sub-bass. Is it safe to do that with the active cab? Or is there a different trick that still allows some airflow? Even with my high-pass set to 100Hz, the socks in the port have been necessary for me. (I play bass with a Concert/Community Wind Band).

Bill

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12/04/25 - One10T - USA

I just got a one10 with a tweeter, the current version and it has a little different tone compared to the original one10 I had 4 years ago, which had no tweeter. I keep the tweeter off on the current cab. Are there any design changes that would cause this? The earlier version seemed to have a warmer tone.

Any info is appreciated.

Great cabs.

Doug

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Hi Doug,

It's probably just your memory being unreliable then! ;-) Did you know we don't actually remember original memories? Each time we recall something we overwrite the original memory, so information/facts tend to drift through repeated recollections, and if we don't recall things they get lost, so whatever we do, memory is unreliable - as conversations with my mother prove! ;-)  Also, the tone changes as the speaker breaks in.

Best regards,

Alex

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17/04/25 - One10 - UK

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05/04/25 - One10 - Australia

I have a Barefaced One10 with no tweeter, which I purchased second hand on Facebook Marketplace. Love it, so much so that I am looking at purchasing a second One10 unit for bigger spaces and so I can run my amp at 4ohms.

I was wondering, however: should I purchase one with a tweeter (which is what I was leaning towards) or with no tweeter, due to the fact that my first cabinet does not have one? Would it matter, sonically?

Cheers,

Tim

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Hi Tim,

Glad you're loving your first One10! If you want more treble brightness/clarity/air in your sound then go for a One10T. It's quite common for people to stack a One10T on One10 - most people don't need two tweeters.

Best regards,

Alex

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28/03/25 - Reformer + One10 - Australia

Love your work as I have a Reformer and a One10 bass cab, love em to bits.

Dave

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12/03/25 - One10 - UK

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25/03/25 - One10 - UK

It's an absolute stunner from every point of view, sonically and visually.

Pete

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21/03/25 - One10 + Two10S - USA

I have a One10 cab that I bought from you and have LOVED for the past bunch of years. Just got a used Two10S through talk bass, and had a question about impedance:

Your "Using multiple 10CR cabs" page recommends pairing the One10 at 8 ohms with the Two10S at 4 ohms for a combined 2.7 ohms. I have an amp (Acoustic Image Clarus SL-2) that can run at 2 ohms, but I was wondering about pairing the One10 at 8 ohms with the Two10S at 12 ohms for a combined 4.8 ohms, instead.

First of all, is my math correct (would it be 4.8 ohms)? Secondly, why do you recommend the 2.7 ohms over the 4.8 ohms? I don't know which would be better, so I am set to follow your advice of 2.7 ohms, but I'm wondering the reasoning behind your recommendation. Is a lower resistance better for the amp? My amp says 2 ohms minimum, but it doesn't say anything about a maximum - is a higher resistance harder on the amp (is more heat than sound produced)?

Curious to learn a little more about this - thanks for your time, and thanks for building great cabs.

Loving the pairing of these cabinets (at 2.7 ohms, so far).

Alex

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Hi Alex,

Glad you've been loving the One10! Hope the Two10S addition works well for you - and thanks for finding that article, not everything on our site is very easy to find. Do spread the Barefaced word!

Best regards,

Alex

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14/01/25 - Big Baby 2 / One10 / Big Twin 3 - UK

I love the cab I have a 1x10 and a Big Twin as well

Barry

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31/12/24 - Three10 + One10W - USA

Hi Alex and team! I’ve been loving my Three10 & One10w (in the Ampeg blue checkered). I’m looking at getting an all tube head. Would 65watts be loud enough for a live show? The Silvertone head sounds great but it’s to fatigue to take out much.

Joey

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Hi Joey,

Lots of variables there - how loud your band is, room acoustics, your tonal choices, where you sit in the mix, etc. How powerful is the Silvertone? Glad you're loving the cabs!

Best regards,

Alex

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06/01/25 - One10 - NZ

Absolutely GOATed cab

Luca

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03/01/25 - One10 - USA

I'm a voice in New Orleans everyone loves my One10 cab I played over a 100 gigs and people are amazed at the sound that comes out of my cab.

Hopefully I'm not the only one with a Barefaced Cab in New Orleans.

Robert

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16/12/24 - Three10T + One10W - UK

Hi Alex, Issac and the Barefaced Team

Here is a photo of my Barefaced Rig with a Fender Rumble 800 HD amp.

It sounds incredible 

Keep up the great work

Many thanks 

Steve

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10/12/24 - Three10T + One10 - UK

Hi Alex

My Three10T with my new One10 sounds incredible.

I'm about to buy a Fender Rumble 800HD amp, I've noticed on the back of the amp it has a 8/4 ohm and 2 ohm switch. I presume I leave it in the 8/4 ohm position? How many watts would that run?

Many thanks,

Steve

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Hi Steve,

Yes, leave it in 8/4. It'll be about 800W with the full stack or with the Three10 on its own. If you were playing very hot sunny outdoor gigs I'd say switch it to 2 ohms then but you're in the UK so that's not going to be happening!

Best regards,

Alex

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06/12/24 - One10 - New Zealand

Hi team

I have two One10 speakers that are my 'go to' speakers for gigs. I love them. I'd like some advice on placement and stacking of them.

I sometimes put a small block of wood (approx 30mm) under the front of the speaker to tilt it up. This seems to help with clarity of sound depending on type of floor, covering and height of stage to audience. If I do this and I’m stacking two together, I'm thinking of angling the top speaker with a similar sized piece of wood on the rear of the top speaker to provide a flat surface for my amp to sit on. What would angling speakers in this orientation (as a single or stacked ) do to the sound from these speakers? Is it better to have them flat on the floor (pointing horizontal).When stacked having both flush front and vertical or can they be angled like this?

I'd be interested in your thoughts and advise on this.

Thank you

Chris

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Hi Chris,

The best thing with this stuff is to just experiment and trust your ears, whilst also questioning whether you're hearing what you want to hear because of assumptions (which may be inaccurate) and if you're really hearing what you think. Glad you're loving them!

Best regards,

Alex

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08/12/24 - One10T x2 (fitted with Activiers) - Denmark

Your/my speakers sound GREAT!!!
I have now played some concerts with the set-up, and I'm blown away.
Small speakers but HUGE sound.
Incredibly happy.

Thanks,

Lennart

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05/12/24 - One10 - UK

My new Barefaced One10 arrived this morning. It looks fantastic.

I was wondering, there is a tab at the bottom of the grill. Does it mean I can remove it if I wanted to? I didn’t want to try that before I asked you guys?

Many thanks,

Steve

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Hi Steve,

That's to take the grill off if the driver ever needs replacing or some fault-finding is required - but I don't recommend removing it for any other reason. Let us know how it sounds!

Best regards,

Alex

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01/12/24 - One10 - UK

Good afternoon, I was wondering if I could trouble you for some advice?

I have a Barefaced One10 that I purchased in 2016 that I love. I was running an EBS Reidmar Head through it which has sadly died this week. I'm just looking into getting a replacement head and was wondering if a TC Electronic BAM200 Ultra-Compact 200 Watt Bass Head would work through it? (https://www.andertons.co.uk/tc-electronic-bam-200-ultra-compact-200-watt-bass-head/).

I'm not much of an expert when it comes to Wattage and the Ohms of Heads and Cabs and wanted to check whether this Head would be safe to use and what sort out Output I could get from it? Thanks for your time, any advice would be much appreciated.

Best wishes

Alan

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Hi Alan,

It'll be fine to use, not as powerful as the Reidmar, maybe 150W into the One10. No harm ordering it and sending it back if you don't like it!

Best regards,

Alex

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23/11/24 - One10 / Two10 - UK

I have two One10’s which i run with my Ashdown Mag600.

Very happy.

An Ashdown Mag 900 has recently come my way which would be nice to use on bigger gigs.

This has two separate outputs which will both run loads down to 4ohm.

Amp can’t be bi-amped.

Just checking its OK to use either a Two10S (on 4ohm) or another pair of One10’s (in parallel).

I appreciate that a Two10 is 2” deeper than a One10.

Thanks

Andy

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Best regards,

Alex

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25/11/24 - One10 - USA

Hello, I recently purchased a used One10, and I really enjoy it.

Am I correct in viewing the Activier as a clean pre & power amp capable of powering two One10 cabinets? Can I plug my passive bass directly into the Activier and gig with it? Also, the utilitarian minimalism of the Zero k7 prototype is so wonderful.

I'm tempted to put down a deposit, but I worry that the amp will become bigger or more complex. Will you post updates as you develop it? Thank you.

David

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Hi David,

Yes, you can plug any bass straight into the Activier. It's like a zero EQ amp head that's built into a cab. The Zero k7 is getting closer to production. We won't be making it bigger or more complex - we have a more complex sister amp which has all the extra EQ that some bassists prefer. The reason for the Zero's name was "zero EQ" and we've already moved quite far from that with bass and treble shelving and the high pass filter, so we'll not be adding more! Glad you're enjoying your One10!

Best regards,

Alex

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10/07/23 - One10 - Ireland

 

Just to say, my Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 Class-D amp, atop a stack of two One-10s, looks a pretty picture. And it stands the test of time on pub gigs here in Ireland.

I usually point one One10 towards the audience to get the juice of my amplification up close, the other One10 towards me as a kick-ass monitor, and the rest DI into the desk and over the PA, with some compression, and room eq if we are bothered haha...

I feel very lucky with my setup, if I'm honest. You guys are central to that experience, Barefaced...

Many thanks from Ireland,

Eanna

 

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