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Old 03-20-2011, 01:40 PM
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This may be a really stupid question, but it GK the only amp manufacturer that makes the speak-ons that take a 1/4" as well? Or do they all do that? I've never used speakon so I'm a bit cornfused.
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Old 03-20-2011, 01:59 PM
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Many manufacturers are using the combo sockets. That said the Speakon is an all round better connector and I would advise using them solely. Every cabinet I own of any kind now sport Speakons.
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I know Ashdown do on the ABM amps for example.
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As far as I know, GK is the only manufacturer that uses a 4 wire speakon for bi amping capability but many companies have speakon and 1/4 inch.
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Old 03-20-2011, 06:00 PM
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Markbass uses the combo plugs...at least on some models.
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TC Electronic, too.
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Old 03-20-2011, 07:57 PM
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I know Ashdown do on the ABM amps for example.
Not on their old ones... My ABM500 has 1/4" outs.
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Ok, good. That's what I was planning on getting. Thanks!
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