My bassist came over yesterday for some goofing around. I had asked him to bring his bass and amp head so we could hear a DR250 with a bass through it. Although I hadn't asked, he also brought his Ampeg 2 x 10 classic cabinet.
It's a good thing he did. Without the Ampeg, we would've thought the DR250 sounded good, and that's all. It would've been "Yeah, it makes a good bass cab." and left it at that.
But comparing the two was a real eye opener. It was noticably louder and clearer. It sounded better than the Ampeg even with the full crossfired tweeter array. I did stick some cardboard over half the tweeters at one point to cut them back some, better yet! There didn't seem to be a huge difference in extension between the two, at least to our ears.
It's also about 10-12 lbs lighter. He couldn't believe there was a single 10" in there making all that sound. As a result he's going to use it at our NYE gig and see how it does live. Should be interesting!
Finally heard a DR250 as a bass cab
Re: Finally heard a DR250 as a bass cab
And you didn't invite ME???????Tim Ard wrote:My bassist came over yesterday for some goofing around.
Did you guys try that OT12?Tim Ard wrote:It was noticeably louder and clearer. It sounded better than the Ampeg even with the full crossfired tweeter array. I did stick some cardboard over half the tweeters at one point to cut them back some, better yet! There didn't seem to be a huge difference in extension between the two, at least to our ears.
Have you converted another to the billfitzmaurice side? MUHAHAHA!!!Tim Ard wrote:It's also about 10-12 lbs lighter. He couldn't believe there was a single 10" in there making all that sound. As a result he's going to use it at our NYE gig and see how it does live. Should be interesting!
I know money often seals the deal, but seriously, quality is an investment, not an expense... Grant Bunter
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
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Re: Finally heard a DR250 as a bass cab
(cue screeching violins a'la Psycho Shower Scene)DJPhatman wrote: Have you converted another to the billfitzmaurice side? MUHAHAHA!!!
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That's only because Kiwis get New Year first, else they wouldn't know when it would be!Harley wrote:Hey, even I worked that one out all the way down here!
I know money often seals the deal, but seriously, quality is an investment, not an expense... Grant Bunter
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice
Accept the fact that airtight and well-braced are more important than pretty on the inside. Bill Fitzmaurice