oildrops
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I have a head coming in the mail. I've been browsing cabs, and have some questions. I have only owned open back combos, so no real experience with cabs. I have a mental aversion to "directional", and "beamy". Punchy is good, but airy and dimensional sounds better in my head. I'm going for a powerful sound, but not an aural assault. I'm leaning toward vertical, partial open 2X12 and with WGS speakers.
Questions:
1. I'm on a limited budget, so I'm looking at used or budget cabs. Any experience with the Sub-Z cabs on ebay? Any other brands I should look for? What is the minimum I need to spend for something solid and good sounding?
2. Do cabs with handles on top prevent setting the head on them?
3. Is there a huge difference between vertical and diagonal speaker orientation? I've played gigs where I can't hear my amp but someone in the audience later said it was very loud. I really don't like that, which is why two 12"s aimed at my feet does not appeal to me.
4. Ported back v open back, huge difference?
Update: Went with an Avatar Contemporary "budget" cab with V30's and conversion back. Thanks for all your help tgp!
Questions:
1. I'm on a limited budget, so I'm looking at used or budget cabs. Any experience with the Sub-Z cabs on ebay? Any other brands I should look for? What is the minimum I need to spend for something solid and good sounding?
2. Do cabs with handles on top prevent setting the head on them?
3. Is there a huge difference between vertical and diagonal speaker orientation? I've played gigs where I can't hear my amp but someone in the audience later said it was very loud. I really don't like that, which is why two 12"s aimed at my feet does not appeal to me.
4. Ported back v open back, huge difference?
Update: Went with an Avatar Contemporary "budget" cab with V30's and conversion back. Thanks for all your help tgp!
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