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open or closed back speakers
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Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:37 pmby henry
what's everyone's opinion on open or closed back speakers?
I was reading on the us forum that having a closed back speaker gives you the bass response that you 'need' for pedal steel .
is this true?!
Re: open or closed back speakers
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Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:36 amby Donny Johnston
I have never used a closed back speaker, only used Fender amps, Twin & Steel King. More than happy with the sound.
Re: open or closed back speakers
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Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:48 pmby Ken Byng
Actually open back cabs seem to generate a fuller bass on stage, but speakers work better in a sealed cab when there are bassier notes being generated. Explained better than I can do it here. http://www.eminence.com/2011/06/sealed- ... nclosures/
Re: open or closed back speakers
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Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:59 pmby henry
thanks guys!
Ken that is an interesting read, loads of detail and a bit above my head but I will persevere..!
my main amp is a fender 75 valve amp with a 15" open back speaker
I've also got a roland super-cube tranny from the 90s with a 15" closed back cab and it seems to get a bigger or perhaps 'tighter' bass response.
I find the fender 75 is a bit muddy in the lower register
never been sure if it was speaker/valves/enclosure etc..
Re: open or closed back speakers
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Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:47 pmby Will C
Henry, that would be the accumulated fluff in the enclosure...
