hunter
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Cork sniffing or real?
Well, I have to say, after I wired my cab with a switch to test the two alternatives (both give 16 Ohm total load with 4 16 Ohm speakers), I can say that there is definitely a difference, very noticeable in the room, still noticeable on recording.
I also did two sound files, using a Tascam DR-1 to try and capture the room. I think even on this recording you can hear a difference - both recordings were made just 2 minutes apart, all settings identical, just switched amp to standby to switch the cab from one wiring to the other.
Here are the two files, which are named in "vintage" and "modern". "Vintage" relates to below schematic with the white wire disconnected (parallel/series, standard Marshall). "Modern" relates to the setting where the white wire is connected (series/parallel).
Vintage (disconnected
http://www.klangforschungszentrum.de/te ... intage.mp3
Modern (connected
http://www.klangforschungszentrum.de/te ... modern.mp3
I used a schematic from Acys-Lounge.de which I attach here.
By the way, I prefer Vintage, it feels nicer to play and gives more harmonic feedback. Modern tightens up the low end, increases dispersion, shifts the mids up a notch and adds treble. It can be useful depending on amp/room/style.
Well, I have to say, after I wired my cab with a switch to test the two alternatives (both give 16 Ohm total load with 4 16 Ohm speakers), I can say that there is definitely a difference, very noticeable in the room, still noticeable on recording.
I also did two sound files, using a Tascam DR-1 to try and capture the room. I think even on this recording you can hear a difference - both recordings were made just 2 minutes apart, all settings identical, just switched amp to standby to switch the cab from one wiring to the other.
Here are the two files, which are named in "vintage" and "modern". "Vintage" relates to below schematic with the white wire disconnected (parallel/series, standard Marshall). "Modern" relates to the setting where the white wire is connected (series/parallel).
Vintage (disconnected
http://www.klangforschungszentrum.de/te ... intage.mp3
Modern (connected
http://www.klangforschungszentrum.de/te ... modern.mp3
I used a schematic from Acys-Lounge.de which I attach here.
By the way, I prefer Vintage, it feels nicer to play and gives more harmonic feedback. Modern tightens up the low end, increases dispersion, shifts the mids up a notch and adds treble. It can be useful depending on amp/room/style.