darkhorse
New member
Could any one be so kind as to inform us noobies what the difference is when looking to buy a 2x12 cab.
thnx again.
thnx again.
PaulyPanacea
Active member
Front loaded- speakers are mounted thru the front of the speaker hole. Projects a bit more. Tighter sounding. Very responsive. Rear of the cab is usually sealed..not screwed on.
Rear Loaded- speakers mounted thru the rear of the speaker hole. More familiar sounding. Not as tight as a Front loaded cab. Back of the cab has a panel screwed on (not sealed) to get access to the speakers.
hope that helps
Rear Loaded- speakers mounted thru the rear of the speaker hole. More familiar sounding. Not as tight as a Front loaded cab. Back of the cab has a panel screwed on (not sealed) to get access to the speakers.
hope that helps
darkhorse
New member
hey, thanx that helps a bit. Could you give examples as to which would be better depending on playing style. Is one more versatile than the other. For example if i play mostly rock -hard rock and shred type stuff, should i preffer one type of cab over the other, or is it purely what sounds better to me?
PaulyPanacea
Active member
Its all in what you like. For hard rock i like the FL cabs. Just have a little more oomph IMO. it also depends upon the amp & speakers you are using also. But if you like a tight sound & great bass response, go with the FL & dont look back. 
PBGas
Well-known member
Bingo on what Pauly says!
I have had a few Mesa 2x12 cabs that were rear loaded and compared to my front loaded Diezel 2x12, the projection and tightness is far better on the Diezel cab. I also like the fact that I don't have to undo 6000 screws to get at the speakers. Simply pop the front grill.....a few screws on each speaker and you are good to go.
I have had a few Mesa 2x12 cabs that were rear loaded and compared to my front loaded Diezel 2x12, the projection and tightness is far better on the Diezel cab. I also like the fact that I don't have to undo 6000 screws to get at the speakers. Simply pop the front grill.....a few screws on each speaker and you are good to go.
darkhorse
New member
Nice....
ok, it s all clearer now, thanx a bunch guys.
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ok, it s all clearer now, thanx a bunch guys.
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Ventura
Well-known member
Pending on the drivers and the amps, more and more set ups are FL config nowadays. I have had both, and currently have 2 new FL cabs for 2 new and different heads. FL fills more space sonically, IMHO. And quite honestly, sparkle or at least seem a bit more alive than the RL's I've had.
Just my honest and humble opinion.
I am building a new extension cabinet with Alnico Golds in it, but as I'm hoping to recapture the essence of VINTAGE, I'll be rear loading these drivers. Otherwise, I'm sticking to FL for all other applications.
V.
Just my honest and humble opinion.
I am building a new extension cabinet with Alnico Golds in it, but as I'm hoping to recapture the essence of VINTAGE, I'll be rear loading these drivers. Otherwise, I'm sticking to FL for all other applications.
V.
HerbieBoogie
Active member
don't do what i did. see avatar.