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Sealed 8x10 Question

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by basey, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. Dec 7, 2007 #1
    basey

    basey Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2005
    San Antonio, Texas
    Hi,
    I was reading on the DuncanAmps site and came across something that made me think.
    When I read this I realized that almost every 8x10 cab I've ever played, including the one I have now, has cloth or treated paper surrounds.
    Should they be sealed?
    Is there any way to seal them without ruining them?
    I never thought about the air coming throught the speaker.
    What do you guys think?
     
  2. Dec 7, 2007 #2
    Trevorus

    Trevorus

    Oct 18, 2002
    Urbana, IL
    I've never heard of it being an issue, and the Ampeg 810 fridge has been rocking for many years with nary a problem from such things...

    Duncanamps deals with mostly guitar stuff anyways.
     
  3. Dec 8, 2007 #3
    BillyB_from_LZ

    BillyB_from_LZ

    Sep 7, 2000
    Chicago
    I believe that surrounds are usually treated so that they withstand flexing for a long time. Because of this, I doubt that they leak any air.

    How's the Sonic doing?
     
  4. Dec 8, 2007 #4
    basey

    basey Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2005
    San Antonio, Texas
    Thanks for the replies guys.
    The sonic I got from you is a great cab. It sounds better than most 810 I've played through.
    I disconnected the bottom tweeter because it was a little too bright at first.
    The DB750 and 810 is pure sonic destruction!!!:hyper:

    But, I need to replace two speakers, that are starting to rattle.
    It makes sense that they would be sealed, I guess they just dont look that way from the outside.
    Thanks again for the great deal.

    BTW the songs on the ILLINOISE myspace were recorded with it if your curious.

    -bruce