What exactly is the benefit of running part of a cab? I have done no reading on the subject. Thanks!
There's lots on the web about it. In a nutshell, it seems to create a fuller more 3D sound akin to having a closed back cab paired with an open back one. However, there is no wall or distance to contend with as you normally do with an open back. The reflection is consistent each time and does not depend upon how far away the cab is from a wall. For me personally I can see a few benefits: 1) Fuller sound. I miss the enveloping nature I had with a closed + open back configuration. This has to do with dispersion as well. I find my cab too directional. 2) I could buy one high powered speaker and it would be lighter going up/down stairs to take to/from gigs... especially at 3am or so. 3) It would be cheaper as I could come out ahead after I sell my 2 greenbacks, which incidentally are dangerously close to being under-powered for my amp at gig levels (yba1-mod1). Adding full end for the sake of adding full end is not really what I'm after.What exactly is the benefit of running part of a cab? I have done no reading on the subject. Thanks!
Thanks for the info! Exactly what I'm looking for.So you can hear yourself better use the top slot. It'll sound good.
I have a 2/12 that I took one driver out and it sounds good. Not all that different to be honest.
I bought Kevin's little book on why and how to make them from London Power. Picked it up from him in person in Thunder Bay. This is a good place to start if you prefer knowing to guessing.That's why it's called "detuned ". It's not tuned to any specific frequency.
It's a London Power idea. They probably have some
Info on their website.
That's kind of the point of my thread. I'm thinking of doing it, but am wondering which speaker to take out - the top or the bottom in a vertical cab that is slanted. What are the pros/cons of each scenario knowing that the top is shallower than the bottom.Some cabs will take to it better than others; depends on the speaker(s) and the cab dimensions.
Thanks for this info. I'll send you a PM.I bought Kevin's little book on why and how to make them from London Power. Picked it up from him in person in Thunder Bay. This is a good place to start if you prefer knowing to guessing.
Have not tried one yet.
The claims? Increased freq response. 85% of volume with one speaker removed from two-speaker cab. Open sound of open back with no room placement issues. All the bottom of a closed cab. Been a while since I read it. Willing to look up info in a private conversation if you have questions.
Probably not for people who need to copy what other people are doing. Interesting idea if looking for your own sound.
Have not tried one... yet.
When needacoffee gets this going, just ask and i will invite.That's kind of the point of my thread. I'm thinking of doing it, but am wondering which speaker to take out - the top or the bottom in a vertical cab that is slanted. What are the pros/cons of each scenario knowing that the top is shallower than the bottom.
Thanks for this info. I'll send you a PM.
It's kind of a reverse scenario, but it kind of reminds me of what happened when I added a 112 extension cab to my old Traynor YCV40WR (combo open back 112). The sound I got by adding a second speaker wasn't noticeably louder, but it had more of a punch, while maintaining the airy, full, sound that the open back provided. I'm thinking that a detuned 212 might get me back in this ballpark through a single cab, but the fullness would be more focussed that an open back if that makes sense.I am fairly sure this idea was around long before Kevin wrote about.
I tried it (in a regular 2 x 12 cab) and I liked the "fullness" of the sound it provided. In addition, it did sound almost as loud as 2 speakers (IMO).
I dont think anyone think kevin invented it. Your experience seems to bear out the claims. Thanks greco. Good info.I am fairly sure this idea was around long before Kevin wrote about.
I tried it (in a regular 2 x 12 cab) and I liked the "fullness" of the sound it provided. In addition, it did sound almost as loud as 2 speakers (IMO).
Sorry, my misunderstanding/misinterpretation.I dont think anyone think kevin invented it.