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I was wondering if anyone can give me some info on speaker magnets. Alnico vs. ceramic on a tube amp. Is it alot like the PU's how ceramic can be boomy and dull? What would a standard marshall cab have?
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Re: Magnets and amp speakers
Boomy and dull doesn't characterize ceramic speakers!Originally posted by unleashthejay
Most of the modern day speakers(Marshall V30,G1275,G12H-30 ETC)are Ceramic magnet...
Just like pickups...Ceramic as a rule is tight and focused and more direct in it's tone....Speakers with ceramic magnets have an edgier top end with more punch and "spank".
Alnico....Sweeter,warmer,squishier in the feel....Early Fender amps with Jensen speakers comes to mind...
Mostly I think it comes down to the design and size of the speakers and in what application as it's hard to categorize...Last edited by STRATDELUXER97; 12-01-2005, 05:31 PM.Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
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Re: Magnets and amp speakers
Check out Ted Weber's page http://www.tedweber.com/. They have a forum, and that crowd knows their speakers. Ted participates regularly.
Another thing about Alnico - it's weaker, so the magnets have to be bigger. Speakers like the Celestion Alnico Blue are HUGE.Tra-la-laa, lala-la-laa!
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