whats a tweeter for ?

[fenderaholic]

hello

i was wondering what tweeters in bass cabs are for . and how come guitar cabs dont use them. or maybe they do ?

 

[Unchain]

High frequencies. Guitar cabs don't usually need them since the speakers are already optimized for hi-freq. I have seen some guitar cabs with tweets though.

 

[billfitzmaurice]

To be more precise tweeters handle the frequency range above 4kHz or so, going up to at least 10kHz. Some bass players, as well as keyboard and amplified acoustic guitar players, like them as they supply harmonic content that woofers won't reproduce. Electric guitars don't use them as the compressed distorted tones of guitars don't sound good with content higher than 5kHz or so.

 

[brothernewt]

The tweeters in my bass cabs are for turning off as quickly as possible...

 

[KJung]

To be more precise tweeters handle the frequency range above 4kHz or so, going up to at least 10kHz. Some bass players, as well as keyboard and amplified acoustic guitar players, like them as they supply harmonic content that woofers won't reproduce. Electric guitars don't use them as the compressed distorted tones of guitars don't sound good with content higher than 5kHz or so.

+1 A tweeter or some sort of high frequency driver is key to many modern bass sounds that many players strive for. Others that like a more traditional tone see no need for them.

 

[The 0x]

Tweeters in bass cabs are for reproducing annoying hiss, crackle, and clank from annoying techniques such as slapping, popping, & tapping.

 

[KJung]

Tweeters in bass cabs are for reproducing annoying hiss, crackle, and clank from annoying techniques such as slapping, popping, & tapping.

Per my earlier comments.... a better way to say this is would have been...

'I like a more traditional bass sound that doesn't emphasize high treble response. While I respect the many wonderful players and classic bass tones and playing styles that depend on a tweeter, it's just not my thing. However, it might be yours. You should try a variety of cabs with and without tweeters and listen to a variety of different players and playing styles to determine if you need one'

Now.... isn't that better?

 

[The 0x]

Per my earlier comments.... a better way to say this is would have been...

'I like a more traditional bass sound that doesn't emphasize high treble response. While I respect the many wonderful players and classic bass tones and playing styles that depend on a tweeter, it's just not my thing. However, it might be yours. You should try a variety of cabs with and without tweeters and listen to a variety of different players and playing styles to determine if you need one'

Now.... isn't that better?

No it's not, because I don't like a more traditional bass sound... listen to my clips if you wanna hear what I like.

 

[KJung]

No it's not, because I don't like a more traditional bass sound... listen to my clips if you wanna hear what I like.

Just listened to a couple of your clips. Well... of course you wouldn't want a tweeter for that type of tone.... just trying to make the point that as much as you personally would hate my tone.... yours is not my thing either. However, the originator of the thread was asking a reasonable question. A good quality tweeter (which, by the way, adds no hiss if you have a good quality bass and amp) is key to my sound and many others.

 

[Crockettnj]

Tweeters in bass cabs are for reproducing annoying hiss, crackle, and clank from annoying techniques such as slapping, popping, & tapping.

Wow, ox, a bit of an abrasive response considering he was just looking for info. In a bad mood today dude? No need to mock a large percentage of bass players tones just cause you dont personally like them. I feel comfotable assessing your tone (not playing), based on your clips, as sloppy. Now, did anyone come out and crap on your tone after you posted the clips? no, i think they were quite charitable.

furthermore, clank is from impropper technique, not annoying technique. hiss is an equip quality issue, as could be crackle.

to each his own, but you dont have to be rude about it.

 

[Kael]

furthermore, clank is from impropper technique, not annoying technique.

What if I find improper technique annoying?

 

[dirtrider]

What if I find improper technique annoying?

Stay away from me, then.

 

[Crockettnj]

Ugh.

 

[R Upsomegrub]

I'm not necessarily a fan of hi-fi bass tone, but to my ears, a tweeter (with the attenuator properly set) adds a certain sweetness. YMMV.

 

[Alvaro Martín Gómez A.]

furthermore, clank is from impropper technique, not annoying technique.

Hmm... IMO, Steve Harris' tone is very clanky and it works perfect for what he does. Do you think he has improper technique? (Just asking for an opinion... )

 

[screamingdaisy]

I've been using the tweeter (dialed down to where it's almost off) to put some presence back into my tone when using a Big Muff....

.....don't know if that's what it's for, but it seems to work.



With the Muff off the tweeter tells me when my technique is getting sloppy.

 

[billfitzmaurice]

Tweeters in bass cabs are for reproducing annoying hiss, crackle, and clank from annoying techniques such as slapping, popping, & tapping.

Ox's advice is about as useful as telling a singer that the only way to get the 'right' tone from a microphone is to wrap it it six inches of burlap.

 

[Kael]

Ox's advice is about as useful as telling a singer that the only way to get the 'right' tone from a microphone is to wrap it it six inches of burlap.

Which of course, we all know is wrong. You are supposed to use 3.5" for men's lower registers and 2.74" for the average woman. Of course tolerances of .5" are used for quality of burlap.

 

[Doug Parent]

blown tweets=good door stops, pencil holders, or ?

 

[Kilian.]

Tweeters in bass cabs are for reproducing annoying hiss, crackle, and clank from annoying techniques such as slapping, popping, & tapping.

That deserves two smileys, I thought that was for me the best sarcastic (but true) argument about tweeters!