Members Negative K3 fan Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 at another dutch forum where im a regular, the beam blockers are becoming somehwat of a hype, a couple of people bought them and are really positive about the results. I havent heard anyone hear talk about them? the only thing is that theyre very expencive (22 euro's a piece, thats 88 for my entire cab, which translates to 100 dollars). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blargh Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I find putting duct tape over the cones has about the same effect they advertise.Not quite as pretty, but it gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members exposeenmity Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 ^Just use colored duckt tape, it comes in many colors including camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Negative K3 fan Posted May 8, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 but duct tape is flat and beam blockers are round, i assume they spread the sound and not only block it? im gonne mess around with some duct tape then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alanfc Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by Negative K3 fan but duct tape is flat and beam blockers are round, i assume they spread the sound and not only block it?im gonne mess around with some duct tape then. on the GRILL not the cones(just in case) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I adjust my amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockstrongo Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 SRV used to use duct tape for the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T3 Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by Negative K3 fan but duct tape is flat and beam blockers are round, i assume they spread the sound and not only block it? they're also paper, i'd expect them to absorb more than they dissapate... in six months we'll have major arguments about the different benefits of various materials as beam blockers, some swearing brass sounds better, others opting for plastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cackalacky Posted May 9, 2006 Members Share Posted May 9, 2006 I find that NOS beam blockers sound better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soc_monki Posted May 9, 2006 Members Share Posted May 9, 2006 why not just make some yourself out of paper mache! LMAO!! i mean...think about it. if those Beam Blockers are made out of paper, then get a baloon, blow it up, and cover the bottom with paper mache. then you can trim it, paint it black (or whatever color) install them or whatever, and see if they actually make a difference. what the hell are these Beam Blockers for anyways...to cut down on treble or something? spread the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitArtMan Posted May 9, 2006 Members Share Posted May 9, 2006 Originally posted by Cackalacky I find that NOS beam blockers sound better. I'm waiting for the Hemp cone versions to come out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Negative K3 fan Posted May 9, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 9, 2006 Originally posted by soc_monki what the hell are these Beam Blockers for anyways...to cut down on treble or something? spread the sound? its against the spreading of closed back cabs, you know when the sound get really harsh with you head in front of the speakers where as the tone on the sides of the cab is completely different. De blocker is supposed to kill the extreme treble beam in front of the speaker and spread high frequencies more evenly through the space available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkIntension Posted May 9, 2006 Members Share Posted May 9, 2006 I have some, they work great for me. Theyre not a band aid for bad eq'ing or anything. It simply spreads out the high, mid, and low frequencies so it doesn't sound harsh but well blended together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AtomHeartMother Posted May 13, 2006 Members Share Posted May 13, 2006 I've found that the highs in my 1x12 cab (with V30) tend to shoot straight out. The problem for me is that I have to sit on the floor (or raise the amp up) in order for my tone to not be muddy. Would the beam blocker help me out? I use a Gilmore Jr. with it that is already a dark sounding amp. Since I place the Gilmore Jr on top of the cab, I really can't tilt the amp back. So should I put in a Beam Blocker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Negative K3 fan Posted May 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted May 13, 2006 i think you shoudl try it, with only one speaker it wont be too expencive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T3 Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 i agree, i'd certainly give it a go, i think v30s tend to be more "beamy" than average... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by T3 i agree, i'd certainly give it a go, i think v30s tend to be more "beamy" than average... I find "directional" to be a good thing on stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members psychodave Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by tlbonehead I adjust my amp. When do you ever play? You have 50k posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Filter500 Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Does anyone know if beam blockers can only be used with rear-loaded cabs? My VHT 2x12 fatbottoms are front-loaded, and from looking at pics of the beam blocker design it doesn't look like they're gonna work. I'm using some duct tape on the back of the removable grille in the center spots but I'm not crazy about the the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members emodot Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 I'd imagine so - you could probably attach them by just pulling out two of the bolts on the front of the baffle and slapping it on, but e-mail Ted Weber just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by psychodave When do you ever play? You have 50k posts Fri,Sat night this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members psychodave Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by tlbonehead Fri,Sat night this week. I am just F-ing with ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by psychodave I am just F-ing with ya I know. I took it that way. I bought most of my posts on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cap'n'crunch Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by tlbonehead I find "directional" to be a good thing on stage. Some of us don't play on "stages". Some of us play in a corner of a little redneck bar standing 3 or 4 ft from our amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted May 14, 2006 Members Share Posted May 14, 2006 Originally posted by cap'n'crunch Some of us don't play on "stages". Some of us play in a corner of a little redneck bar standing 3 or 4 ft from our amps. I've played them too. Regardless,I always have my speaker(s) point to where the sound is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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