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07-15-2009, 08:52 PM
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Matched Cabs and Heads
Do you believe the "this cab is specifically matched for this head" reason from the manufacturer? Brand X cab is designed to go with brand X's cab as well, or would you go with a cab of your own choice (and maybe cheaper)?
Thanks! -Mark
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07-15-2009, 08:58 PM
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07-15-2009, 09:48 PM
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I think it has to do with a big compromise between tone, production cost and demand. In other words, I would love to believe that things are "matched", but big production manufacturers go for bulk, which may not be the amp designers choice?
 I suppose once your paying over 2K for a combo or half stack, you would be lead to believe that they are providing you with the best match....but who is listening? Aesthetically speaking, I go for a set that looks "right" together thou.
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07-15-2009, 09:56 PM
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I think they tweak the voicing once they have the cabs made and speaker decisions made, at least I would hope.
I bought an Orangutang and later bought the matching cab and it did sound better than my other cabs with that head. But then I changed the speakers anyway! It really sounds better now. I have a 20th Anniversary Bogner Shiva on the way and it comes with the matching OS cab/V30s and I was told that it rules with that cab. I'm sure they voiced the amp with that cab.
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07-15-2009, 10:48 PM
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07-15-2009, 10:52 PM
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Yes, and all of my amps sound best to me with their matching cabs.
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07-15-2009, 11:23 PM
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It depends. Ususally it's not a matching cab, but some sort of manufacturer designed speakers that are the most important to have matched to your amp. In the case of some amps, like a JCM 800, this doesn't matter, and it's mostly about finding a speaker that works well to compliment the amp for the sound you want, not to be stuck to a specific matching cab. For other amps, such as the Peavey 3120 ( a fancy XXX) it DESPERATELY needs a matching cabinet in order to sound good.
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