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Old 10-07-2010, 06:24 PM
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DR Highbeam vs. DR Lowbeam / differences?

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Whats the tension / tonal difference between the two? I usually use Highbeams, but my local store only has LoRiders in stock.
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Old 10-07-2010, 06:44 PM
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You mean LoRiders?

Read this:
http://www.bassemporium.com/newslett...ewsletter.html

Basically:
HiBeams = Round core, less tension.
LoRiders = Hex core, more tension.
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Old 10-07-2010, 06:52 PM
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Duh.. yeah. LoRiders,, its been a long day.
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Old 10-08-2010, 06:09 PM
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Tonal difference is that the LoRiders aren't as bright as the Hi-Beams. They sound like really worn in Hi-Beams to me. Feel isn't much different.
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