Tweeter horns in cheap combo amps??

[slapfunk987]

I had recently bought a Hartke 210c and when I turned on the Tweeter it was hissing loud to a point I just couldn't take when the volume was above 7/10. Now alot people say Tweeters will do that at that volume but I just couldn't deal with it and when I tested the Tweeter on the 115c, it didnt sound nearly as bad.

But I've been reading around it seems that tweeters in these relatively cheap combos, seem to not be the of the best quality. Was wondering if this was true and if anyone had any experience with tweeter horns in any combos and what they sound when the volume is a little high????

[Chrisk-K]

The tweeter doesn't hiss. It's the amp section of the 210c that hisses. You'll hear hiss even if you install the most expensive tweeter in the combo as long as the amp hisses.

[cableguy]

I'm the kind of guy who thinks they sound best off. At least that is what I've found on my Carvin 1-15 combo. I did play a Mesa Boogie 2x12 cab where it sounded sweet though. But my combo was $250 mesa cab was $800 without the head so I guess you get what you pay for. For my style I prefer a mid driver not a tweeter though.

[slapfunk987]

Originally Posted by cableguy

I'm the kind of guy who thinks they sound best off. At least that is what I've found on my Carvin 1-15 combo. I did play a Mesa Boogie 2x12 cab where it sounded sweet though. But my combo was $250 mesa cab was $800 without the head so I guess you get what you pay for. For my style I prefer a mid driver not a tweeter though.

I play mostly funk and jazz/fusion so I slap bass alot... Do u think a tweeter is more helpful for my style or can I purchase mid bass drivers that hook up to the amp or do mid bass drivers have to be built in? Im new to the tech stuff...

[billfitzmaurice]

Originally Posted by slapfunk987

I play mostly funk and jazz/fusion so I slap bass alot... Do u think a tweeter is more helpful for my style or can I purchase mid bass drivers that hook up to the amp or do mid bass drivers have to be built in? Im new to the tech stuff...

Midrange drivers are far superior to tweeters, but they cost at least twice as much, so tweeters is what you find most of the time.

[JxBass]

Originally Posted by slapfunk987

I had recently bought a Hartke 210c and when I turned on the Tweeter it was hissing loud to a point I just couldn't take when the volume was above 7/10. Now alot people say Tweeters will do that at that volume but I just couldn't deal with it and when I tested the Tweeter on the 115c, it didnt sound nearly as bad.

But I've been reading around it seems that tweeters in these relatively cheap combos, seem to not be the of the best quality. Was wondering if this was true and if anyone had any experience with tweeter horns in any combos and what they sound when the volume is a little high????

I find piezo tweeters to be very noisy and prone to hiss, even on expensive combos. Not sure if that's the case here being unfamiliar with the 210c.

[DJS]

My GK MB-210 tweeter is a bit hissy. I turn it off if it's not needed, or back the treble on the amp until the hiss almost disappears. There actually is a threshold where it does not hiss much, yet still adds some nice tone. I'm sure you can find the right blend on your amp.

[slapfunk987]

Originally Posted by billfitzmaurice

Midrange drivers are far superior to tweeters, but they cost at least twice as much, so tweeters is what you find most of the time.

Okay so I've been looking online and cant find any mid range drivers.. But then again I dont really know what I'm looking for considering I;ve only known what they are for about 2 days now... So what are some good brands? can they be hooked up to combo amps externally or do they have to be installed inside?

[JxBass]

Originally Posted by slapfunk987

Okay so I've been looking online and cant find any mid range drivers.. But then again I dont really know what I'm looking for considering I;ve only known what they are for about 2 days now... So what are some good brands? can they be hooked up to combo amps externally or do they have to be installed inside?

A midrange driver is not something you would just add on-or-in. They have to be an integral part of the cabinet design on Day 1. They're more prevalent in custom or boutique cab companies than in the big brands.