cabs sound better in Road Case

oinkbanana · #1 10-20-2011, 04:02 AM

anyone else find their cabs sound better in the road case?

any tips on moving around an 810 in it's case? Bitch is HEAVEY.

klejst · #2 10-20-2011, 06:59 AM

I've never had my cab's in road cases, but always did my amps. As for tips of moving it, casters are a good way to start, perhaps a two-wheeler or dolly would be another route to look into.

billfitzmaurice · #3 10-20-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oinkbanana

anyone else find their cabs sound better in the road case?

Certainly. Most commercial cabs aren't braced well enough for their panels to be vibration free. Vibrating panels act as midrange sources, which can destructively interact with the output of the drivers. With the cab in the case panel vibration output is suppressed.
In the 60s one of the best sounding lines was the Kustom tuck and roll cabs, because the tuck and roll upholstery damped panel vibrations.

Russell L · #4 10-20-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by billfitzmaurice

Certainly. Most commercial cabs aren't braced well enough for their panels to be vibration free. Vibrating panels act as midrange sources, which can destructively interact with the output of the drivers. With the cab in the case panel vibration output is suppressed.
In the 60s one of the best sounding lines was the Kustom tuck and roll cabs, because the tuck and roll upholstery damped panel vibrations.

I don't suppose carpeting has the same effect, does it?

MNAirHead · #5 10-20-2011, 09:58 AM

shag?

billfitzmaurice · #6 10-20-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell L

I don't suppose carpeting has the same effect, does it?

It does, but minimally so. And of course the best solution is adequate bracing. Lack of same is probably the #1 shortcut taken by manufacturers, since you can't see it.

Sifl · #7 10-20-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MNAirHead

shag?

Maybe go on a date first before asking that question!

**jlepre** · #8 10-20-2011, 11:57 AM

So funny that this topic popped up. I just saw a band that had all of their cabs bass and guitar in their road cases. I have to admit I thought it was a big mistake but they sounded fine to my ears.

MNAirHead · #9 10-20-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sifl

Maybe go on a date first before asking that question!

you win

JimmyM · #10 10-20-2011, 12:19 PM

Not a fan of the look of live-in road cases. But the only times I ever get them is when I get an SVT 810e supplied, and quite honestly, if there was a difference tonally, I didn't hear it.

wideload · #11 10-20-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Not a fan of the look of live-in road cases. But the only times I ever get them is when I get an SVT 810e supplied, and quite honestly, if there was a difference tonally, I didn't hear it.

Of Course! How could you hear ANYTHING with that danged flower pot on yer head??

JimmyM · #12 10-20-2011, 12:23 PM

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Of Course! How could you hear ANYTHING with that danged flower pot on yer head??

Why you...that's not a flowerpot...that's an Energy Dome!

chadds · #13 10-20-2011, 01:38 PM

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Of Course! How could you hear ANYTHING with that danged flower pot on yer head??

How can you insult him like that?!!!
Devo fashions are all the rage. Besides I already insulted him years ago. Now we're going out.

TheRealKong · #14 10-21-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyM

Why you...that's not a flowerpot...that's an Energy Dome!

I was wondering about it since I started here. Finally I see....