Is this the what the as the maximum power/frequency graph in Win ISD is telling you?
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Most important speaker spec?
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Bryan316 - I am right with you. Your ears will tell you what sounds good. The Eden 410XLT, not the lowest responding cab, pumps out enough low end for me and I can hear myself very well with two tube amp guitards, and a loud drummer. Plus, I have a five string - pumping out tons of oomph in the 30-60hz range is fun to do, but it ultimately easts every ounce of power I have in my rig.
I say - efficiency is probably the most important spec when looking at speakers. Not always the low end content. A loud cab can take less wattage (save money on a lower wattage head) and make you loud (can save more money by only using one cab in the band setting instead of two) We probably would all cry if we need how loud our cabs were at 30-50hz range. That's why we have PA systems with dual
18's and tons of power to spare.
I say - efficiency is probably the most important spec when looking at speakers. Not always the low end content. A loud cab can take less wattage (save money on a lower wattage head) and make you loud (can save more money by only using one cab in the band setting instead of two) We probably would all cry if we need how loud our cabs were at 30-50hz range. That's why we have PA systems with dual
18's and tons of power to spare.
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Yes. The maximum SPL chart is also very useful, in effect combining the SPL and maximum power charts. Many drivers can take a lot of power in the low end, but that's of little value if the cab has low sensitivity. The maximum SPL chart shows exactly how different cabs compare in actual output, as well as how the same driver works in different cabs.
The correct term is sensitivity, and if it's not quoted at a specific frequency it's as useless as the proverbial mammary glands on a male bovine.
Efficiency - whoops! I really meant Sensitivity! I guess I was in a different world. I know my Eden 410XLT is rated at 106db - at what frequency? I think 1khz, but I know one thing for sure - that cab makes my bass audible to ALL of my band members! The low end is good enough for me. Sure it would be nice to have some more rumble - but why spend more money for another setup/cab to get something that the PA puts out effortlessly?
