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Topic: Open back or Closed back speaker cab's on stage |
Wayne Franco
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silverdale, WA. USA
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Posted 4 Oct 2008 11:53 am |
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| So, the question is..is 2 CLOSED BACK speakers spread across the stage better than an open back speaker or amp behind you. The big complaint with the closed cabs is you can't hear them very well on stage. (not talking about a miked amp situation with monitors). The last couple of times I've played in a large band I have split them both behind me and on the other side of the stage. Not one complaint from any of the player who are quite picky and would certainly complain if it bothered them. With the speaker on the ground it hits them about shin high so its not in their face and it projects great. I'm getting much more interaction with the players on the other side of the stage. And getting comments like never before about the great sound. |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 5 Oct 2008 5:14 am
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I thought by now there would be more input on this subject.
I like the richness of an open back but can see the advantage of a closed back when you want to "get out of the way" of other players.
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Hook Moore
From:
South Charleston,West Virginia
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Posted 5 Oct 2008 6:16 am
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I have both closed back and open. I really don't place the open cabs differently on stage as opposed to the closed backs or notice any difference other than tone or eq differences..If at all possible I like both style cabs on the floor and placed behind me 5 or 6 feet. I like the closed back cabs for tight crowed stages, it keeps the low end controled and not bouncing off the walls behind the cabs..
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2008 7:05 am
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Like hook, I find only tone/EQ differences between the two. No affect on stage volume.
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Randy Beavers
From:
Lebanon,TN 37090
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Posted 5 Oct 2008 7:15 am
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| If the closed back cabinet doesn't have anything to dampen the wood, like insulation, it's surprising just how much sound actually comes off the back panel. |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 5 Oct 2008 7:50 am
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I prefer open back over closed backed cabs.
Like Doug Jones (one of the great Northwest steelers), I put one speaker behind to cover the audience and the other speaker to the side (or in front) pointed up at me.
Using a Walker Stereo amp, I can adjust the output of either speaker.
Having the ability to independently control what both the audience and I hear, has made playing much more enjoyable. Loud guitar players (with their dimed amps set at their feet) are no longer as much of a problem. I can hear both the tonal nuances and intonation of my steel by turning up what is essentially my own steel monitior. |
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Wayne Franco
From:
silverdale, WA. USA
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Posted 5 Oct 2008 7:55 am Thanks for the input you guys
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| I feel honored by the response of such a group of wonderful players. I've had my Walker Stereo steel for some time. The speaker cabinets as you know are covered with a protective felt so that probably would be some what of an insulating factor. The deal is I've always put both cabs behind me never considering putting one of the speakers to the other extreme side of the stage. Last sunday I even sat off the stage to the right side and I could hear myself perfectly fine. |
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