Slant vs Straight 4x12 cabs

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Any major difference between the two? I think I am going to order the new VM cab soon, but not sure which one to get, whats the major difference between the two if any.
 
Slants have a more complex sound because the tops sound different from the bottoms.
 
Straights are usually 2-5 lbs heavier than slants. Not a big deal I like both, but I've really grown accustomed to my slant Recto Trad 4x12. I feel the sound projection is better due to the two top 12's.
 
they do sound different.
Probably not that different mic'd up though.

i've owned both and i like straights better
 
I like slants myself, I mostly prefer them because it is easier to hear yourself live with just a halfstack. It is hard to put your finger on the exact difference because there is usually a difference going from cab to cab even when they are the same kind(slant or straight).
 
Do any frequencies stand out more between the two? I am leaning more toward the Slant one mainly because of looks :lol: :LOL:
 
slants have better projection, and imo they look better too, in the context of a half-stack.
 
Straight - I like the sound below me when I play live. But I use one of each almost all the time.
 
slant, most places I play you are on top of your amp but i have both
 
Yep, surprised I won it for that price, good thing I don't have to pay shipping on it, its about a half hour drive from my house :thumbsup:
 
SgtThump":fqs5v5zk said:
cyndicate":fqs5v5zk said:
Do any frequencies stand out more between the two? I am leaning more toward the Slant one mainly because of looks :lol: :LOL:
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Slants "seem" to have more mids and highs, because they're angled up more towards your ears. A straight "seems" to have more lows and smoother highs, because they're aimed at your waste.
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i'm surprised more people don't get this.
 
SgtThump said:
cyndicate said:
Slants "seem" to have more mids and highs, because they're angled up more towards your ears. A straight "seems" to have more lows and smoother highs, because they're aimed at your waste.

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That has nothing to do with it. Kneel down and stick your face in front of a straight. It'll always have more bass because of more internal volume. Put a slant on its side (so the sound is not in your face so much) and it'll still have a brighter tone than a straight because the slant construction laminates more wood together. More laminations = stiffer construction = brighter tone. Any luthier/wood working guy will tell you the same thing.
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