Members van.vdl Posted March 30, 2013 Members Share Posted March 30, 2013 What are the sound characteristics of back open cabinet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steve2112 Posted March 30, 2013 Members Share Posted March 30, 2013 the sound permeates the stage more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted March 30, 2013 Members Share Posted March 30, 2013 Somewhat less bass, because what comes out the back is out of phase compared to what comes out the front. If the two waveforms interact, they cancel somewhat; but this really only happens if the wavelength is really long, which is a characteristic of low frequency waveforms.Also, the speaker responds somewhat differently because it doesn't have back pressure from a closed back cabinet. So, the speaker in an open back cabinet has the potential to "flop around" a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members granchton Posted March 30, 2013 Members Share Posted March 30, 2013 you might get told to turn down by your bandmates w/ openback cause it projects to the side more . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steve2112 Posted March 30, 2013 Members Share Posted March 30, 2013 granchton wrote: you might get told to turn down by your bandmates w/ openback cause it projects to the side more . When I went from a 2x12 open back to a 4x12 closed, the drummer said he could hear me as well. I struggled finding the perfect stage volume and cab placement. Seemed like it was always too loud (laser beam efffect) or not loud enough. Went back to 2x12 combo and had no more problems. It fills the stage room more evenly, imo. Just something I've preferred in 25+ years of playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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