Port City Cabinets

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http://www.portcityamps.com/412.html

Anyone have an answers about these or what they sound like? The design is very unique and they look great . But sound,tone, definition? any clips? I am interested in 4x12s.......

as well as I am still lookin for more info on stoneage cabs
 
crabby":3g6pe9hh said:
http://www.portcityamps.com/412.html

Anyone have an answers about these or what they sound like? The design is very unique and they look great . But sound,tone, definition? any clips? I am interested in 4x12s.......

as well as I am still lookin for more info on stoneage cabs
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I have the 2x12 and 4x12 i Prefer them over any cab ive owned (Orange,Marshall,VHT,Bogner,Mesa) There very open sounding but have a tight low end, I have not tried the oversized one but i couldnt imagine since my standard 4x12 sounds huge, The only downside i see if they dont have casters but i prefer mounting a cab to stage sound wise.
 
I love my 2x12OS. It destroyed my Mesa 4x12OS so much so that I sold it. Very responsive cabinet. No farting ever. Huge bottom end. Room filling sound with little directionality. Fits in the trunk. Open is the best way to describe the sound.

Definitely a taste thing but I don't think I'll ever go back to a non ported cabinet unless using both. they seem very choked sounding to me now.
 
Is it a way different sound? Or no one has caught on? Hell everyone is pushing mills or diezel or bogner or whatever. These are totally different design. Your 4x12 what speakers are in it? Why are no other cabs ported?
 
I have the 2x12 OS. I have an eminence wizard and a tone tubby ceramic in mine.

It is a more hifi sound. like an open back and closed back together. the speakers have full throw. (xmax)

there are many ported cabinet designs:


http://www.austintonelab.com/speakers.php

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=481321

http://www.earcandycabs.com/products.ph ... duct_id=83

http://www.two-rock.com/products/cabinets

http://www.mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/ ... x12-LG.htm

http://www.drzamps.com/speakercabs.html

http://www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com/pro ... sories.php

http://www.yellowcabamplification.com/212S.htm

http://www.thdelectronics.com/product_p ... eaker.html

http://news.harmony-central.com/Product ... eries.html

http://www.hermidaaudio.com/

http://www.jenkinssoundshop.com/html/highway_61.html

http://www.guitarampcab.com/beast.html

http://www.bobburtcabinets.com/gpage.html
(not pictured be he'll make ported)

http://www.alienmfg.com/products.html
(all cabs are ported and tuned)

http://www.hardtruckers.com/products.html

http://www.fredacabs.com/

http://www.guitar-systems.com/clubcab.html
(doesn't say but its ported)

http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/products
(CAA 2x12 pics) http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/575553107LNlUaH

https://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp31 ... C_0817.jpg
(Rivera Q212, often called the "Q cab". Thiele-aligned 2x12 guitar cab.)
 
Crabby.....man, I got to hand it to you, you are doing your homework on this cab hunt you are on! If I can be so bold....its cool your asking other's experiences with these various cabs, but there are so many variables involved in cabinets and how they work with different amps/guitars/pickups/players/speakers...I can go on....bottom line is what works for you and your setup.Nobody else is gonna be able to tell you that except you. :thumbsup:
 
gtrwun":2iolcvd0 said:
Crabby.....man, I got to hand it to you, you are doing your homework on this cab hunt you are on! If I can be so bold....its cool your asking other's experiences with these various cabs, but there are so many variables involved in cabinets and how they work with different amps/guitars/pickups/players/speakers...I can go on....bottom line is what works for you and your setup.Nobody else is gonna be able to tell you that except you. :thumbsup:
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+1 The reason i love PC cabs with my mark iv as the mark iv does not push a massive low end so i compliments the amp wonderfully.
 
I dont know what to do, this past week ive tried randall xl, mesa stilletto, mesa recto, splawn bb/sb,marshall 1960,randall g3,played a diezel in wash dc, what i have are bassons 4x12s mdf, eminence legends, the nitro sounds nice thru em, the diezels are good but the mesa w/v30s was sweet. here is a clip of a killer tone, dont know who is is or whats in the marshall but, this is it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0imB2h4Sv-g
 
Hey crabby....Im pretty sure "Brad" is 'rareguitar' on here, and the guy in the vid who built that rig is 'samhill' ,look them up and ask whats in that cab. Sounds like G12H's/greenbacks, or maybe scumback H75's? Def not vintage 30's im willing to bet.
 
thanks ill try to find him..... that is a killer sound on that clip!
 
I agree, really thick,and a nice blend of modern and classic tone.
 
you wuz right ;) g12h30s.... they sound killer, wonder if they are better than k100s
 
crabby":332sigcj said:
you wuz right ;) g12h30s.... they sound killer, wonder if they are better than k100s
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I love my eminence wizards which are supposed to be modeled after those also, check em out!
 
Ive never tried the 100's so I cant say, but I do have a cab loaded with 2 H30's and 2 Wizards, and it sounds great to me. Both great speakers for the sounds im going for.
 
I went to a an amp shootout at Tone Merchants some time back and there was a bunch of amps and cabs on the stage. When I got there, a couple of people were testing amps and blasting away. The tone was such that I assumed they were playing through one of the many 412s that were present. I was shocked to learn they were using a standard PC 212 wave cab which looked dwarfed against the 412s. It sure didn't sound dwarfed! I couldn't believe the sheer impact that cab had despite such a small physical footprint.
 
I owned a standard PC 2x12 for three years. I now miss it. It was incredibly built and had huge tone. I did find it a little bright, but that could have been my speakers. It was also very clear sounding. I believe the same people that build the Bogner cabs also build Daniels cabs. But that may be a secret. One of the cleanest built cabs I have seen. Just something about it. It fely like one solid piece.
 
here is some thoughts that port city sent me when i emailed them, make a lot of sense?


Advantages of the Port City Wave Cabinet
1. When your speaker moves it produces sound in both directions. In a regular closed back cabinet the majority of sound waves produced from the back of the speaker simply bounce around inside the cabinet until they dissipate or "die." As those sound waves slow down they become standing waves which result in a loss of clarity. With the Port City Wave cabinet those sound waves are reflected out the front of the cabinet which results in MUCH more volume along with a MUCH more dynamic response.

2. Some cabinets are ported on the front with a small 2 or 3 inch hole. While these do add to the fullness of the cabinets sound there are some problems with this concept. First at loud volumes a small port can "whistle." Second, it is not practical to mic a small port. Think of it this way. What happens when you take a full bottle and turn it upside down? The liquid does not come out smoothly. (Imagine, Glug, Glug, Glug…..) However when there air flowing or a vent the liquid just pours out. Same principal with sound. The Port City Wave cabinet's port allows the cabinet to breathe while pushing the sound waves out the front of the cabinet.

3. Regular ports send the sound directly out so the sound is ankle or shin level if your cabinet is on the ground. The Port City Wave with its angled front cleat acts like a ramp allowing those sound waves to get off the ground which means more sound without having to push your amp. Additionally a small port will not be able to project sound like the Wave cabinet port. Our port runs the width of the cabinet allowing for more coverage which results in more sound.

4. With a closed back cabinet the sound waves coming from the rear of the speaker that do not escape the shell remain inside the cabinet. As you play sound pressure builds inside the cabinet. As a result your speaker cannot move a freely as it needs to. (Think of a vibrating string. When you apply pressure on it there is less movement.) With the Wave cabinet your speaker can move as much as it needs as there is not a compressing force on the rear of the speaker.
5. With an open back cabinet you have the direct speaker sound then you have the sound coming from the back of the cabinet. Consider this, imagine two cars leaving California at the same time heading towards New York. One takes the most direct route. (The sound waves from your speaker.) The other car goes up into Canada then down to Mexico then finally ends up in New York. (Much later than the car that had the direct route.) This is the sound waves from the back of the cabinet. This cuts down on volume. With the Port City Wave the speaker sound waves and the front port sound waves hit you at the same time. Open back cabinets can fill the room which may be a good thing. However, the Port City Wave cabinet again combines those sound waves together for an amazing resul
 
so going with ported cabs vs closed back....whats the difference? is it some secret that hasnt gotten out yet, or do closed backs sound better? opinoins are welcome.....
 
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