Difference between revisions of "Choosing a Speaker Cabinet"
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see [[Tone#Cab.2FSpeakers|Tone - Cab/Speakers]] | see [[Tone#Cab.2FSpeakers|Tone - Cab/Speakers]] | ||
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| + | === Portability === | ||
| + | Also, keep in mind weight and portability factors. An awesome oversized 4x12 cab with 3/4" plywood might ''sound'' nice, but can you get it to practice or the gig? Maybe a closed back 2x12 is more appropriate for your needs? | ||
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| + | === Durability === | ||
| + | This is hard to determine simply by inspecting a cab. You often need to rely on brand/model reviews from others. Cabs are generally made from plywood or MDF. The quality of the wood and the joints is crucial for the cab to last. | ||
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| + | === Stereo Sound === | ||
| + | Some cabs are wired for stereo operation. This might be desirable if you have a stereo power amp and want a mild stereo separation for your effects. The best stereo operation uses multiple cabs; however, spreading them wide for better separation. 2 2x12's might work better than 1 stereo 4x12. | ||
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| + | === Aesthetics === | ||
| + | Cabs generally use cloth or metal grills to protect the speakers. The metal grills have a few different varieties. The cloth are basically all the same but there is some minor variation. The cabs themselves are usually coated with a material to protect the wood, which can be a plastic material, leather (fake), or a carpet-like coating (just very dense and short). Sometimes the wood is simply stained and sealed. They are generally black, but there are other colors if that's what you really want. | ||
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| + | [[Category: Guitar]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Gear]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Cabinets]] | ||
Revision as of 11:05, 29 September 2014
Tone
Portability
Also, keep in mind weight and portability factors. An awesome oversized 4x12 cab with 3/4" plywood might sound nice, but can you get it to practice or the gig? Maybe a closed back 2x12 is more appropriate for your needs?
Durability
This is hard to determine simply by inspecting a cab. You often need to rely on brand/model reviews from others. Cabs are generally made from plywood or MDF. The quality of the wood and the joints is crucial for the cab to last.
Stereo Sound
Some cabs are wired for stereo operation. This might be desirable if you have a stereo power amp and want a mild stereo separation for your effects. The best stereo operation uses multiple cabs; however, spreading them wide for better separation. 2 2x12's might work better than 1 stereo 4x12.
Aesthetics
Cabs generally use cloth or metal grills to protect the speakers. The metal grills have a few different varieties. The cloth are basically all the same but there is some minor variation. The cabs themselves are usually coated with a material to protect the wood, which can be a plastic material, leather (fake), or a carpet-like coating (just very dense and short). Sometimes the wood is simply stained and sealed. They are generally black, but there are other colors if that's what you really want.