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William Walstra
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For whatever reason, I prefer the look of a straight cab. Is there any significant reason to not use a straight cab as opposed to a slant cab when you are using just a single cab?
3'scompany
New member
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
I've been wondering about this too as the bogner setup I'm looking at getting is only offered in a straight cab (ubercab).
I've heard that straight cabs have slightly more "beef" than angled cabs but I don't exactly know much of a sonic difference there is. Though I imagine there should, in theory be some, due to the increased volume of air in the cabinet. How much is up to question though.
Another thing is that I know people that complain about projection of straight cabs. Things like not being able to hear yourself as well when you're on stage. Being that all the sound is shot straight to your waist and below. Once again, this is a question of how noticable is this? Yes there is a difference in upward projection, however, is it that noticeable? Also what you loose in upward projection, some say is better for projection of sound to where the crowd is.
My opinon, after not using but hearing many bands use both, is that I haven't been able to discern a noticeable difference. Maybe (and I stress the doubt associated with maybe) in your bedroom, but in a live setting not at all from my experience. Try both and then decide what difference, if any, out weight each other.
I've been wondering about this too as the bogner setup I'm looking at getting is only offered in a straight cab (ubercab).
I've heard that straight cabs have slightly more "beef" than angled cabs but I don't exactly know much of a sonic difference there is. Though I imagine there should, in theory be some, due to the increased volume of air in the cabinet. How much is up to question though.
Another thing is that I know people that complain about projection of straight cabs. Things like not being able to hear yourself as well when you're on stage. Being that all the sound is shot straight to your waist and below. Once again, this is a question of how noticable is this? Yes there is a difference in upward projection, however, is it that noticeable? Also what you loose in upward projection, some say is better for projection of sound to where the crowd is.
My opinon, after not using but hearing many bands use both, is that I haven't been able to discern a noticeable difference. Maybe (and I stress the doubt associated with maybe) in your bedroom, but in a live setting not at all from my experience. Try both and then decide what difference, if any, out weight each other.
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Jeff Dunne
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Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
Benefits of straight cab - more balls.
Benefits of angled cab - more upwards projection.
If you stack your cabs or play far from them, straight is the way to go.
Benefits of straight cab - more balls.
Benefits of angled cab - more upwards projection.
If you stack your cabs or play far from them, straight is the way to go.
muttonchopsrule
New member
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
if you're concerned with the projection, you could kill two birds with one stone by buying a road case for your head. protects your amp, and gives you something to sit your amp on top of so you can hear yourself better on stage.
if you're concerned with the projection, you could kill two birds with one stone by buying a road case for your head. protects your amp, and gives you something to sit your amp on top of so you can hear yourself better on stage.
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
Shockingly, it makes a pretty big difference
I find straight cabs beefier and thicker
Angled cabs a little brighter
Then there is open vs closed back
I also find different brands have different tones. Anyone wanna comment on Bogner Cabs vs Marshall cabs?
Shockingly, it makes a pretty big difference
I find straight cabs beefier and thicker
Angled cabs a little brighter
Then there is open vs closed back
I also find different brands have different tones. Anyone wanna comment on Bogner Cabs vs Marshall cabs?
Jeff_H
Dean Hardtail Fanologist
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
I read an interview a while ago were Jim Marshall was talking about this very subject. I can't remember exactly how he put it, but he was basically laughing at how much people debate over straight vs slanted cabs. He originally did the slant cabs for Pete Townsend (I think), and did it purely for cosmetic reasons. He claims there is no sonic difference at all.
I'd have to try and find where I read this, as I think it was online somewhere. I personally like the look of a slant cab better, especially if you're only using a 1/2 stack.
I read an interview a while ago were Jim Marshall was talking about this very subject. I can't remember exactly how he put it, but he was basically laughing at how much people debate over straight vs slanted cabs. He originally did the slant cabs for Pete Townsend (I think), and did it purely for cosmetic reasons. He claims there is no sonic difference at all.
I'd have to try and find where I read this, as I think it was online somewhere. I personally like the look of a slant cab better, especially if you're only using a 1/2 stack.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
The slanted cabinets bring out the midrange a bit more than straight cabinets, this is why it immediately appears as if it's a thinner sound or brighter. If you roll back the midrange a bit to compensate, you'll get very close to the sound of a straight cabinet (it will really thicken it up a bit). I prefer the look of straight cabinets and my speaker combination already lends itself to some midrange, so I stay away from slanted cabinets.
With that said, I use a straight Bogner 4x12'' and that's by far the best cabinet I have ever owned. I beat the living heck out of it on a daily basis and it rocks like nothing else. Huge sound, thick and extremely punchy (one of my favorite aspects of Bogner cabinets).
The slanted cabinets bring out the midrange a bit more than straight cabinets, this is why it immediately appears as if it's a thinner sound or brighter. If you roll back the midrange a bit to compensate, you'll get very close to the sound of a straight cabinet (it will really thicken it up a bit). I prefer the look of straight cabinets and my speaker combination already lends itself to some midrange, so I stay away from slanted cabinets.
With that said, I use a straight Bogner 4x12'' and that's by far the best cabinet I have ever owned. I beat the living heck out of it on a daily basis and it rocks like nothing else. Huge sound, thick and extremely punchy (one of my favorite aspects of Bogner cabinets).
SlyFoxx
Glossless
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
Jim indeed did make the slant cab so it would look better with the head on top. But the author of a book I have on the history of Marshall amps claims JM's story is that when first asked why the slant...(paraphrased) JM: "I told him that it was so the sound would project to the back of the room better. Then I walked around and low and behold it did!"
Jim indeed did make the slant cab so it would look better with the head on top. But the author of a book I have on the history of Marshall amps claims JM's story is that when first asked why the slant...(paraphrased) JM: "I told him that it was so the sound would project to the back of the room better. Then I walked around and low and behold it did!"
75lespaul
New member
baritone
Well-known member
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
I read somewhere that, when stacking cabs, the angled one points that cab's waves in a different direction to create some frequency effect for a fuller sound. That sounded like total crap to me, and then I read that same thing Jeff H is talking about. For me it'll always be straight cabs.
I read somewhere that, when stacking cabs, the angled one points that cab's waves in a different direction to create some frequency effect for a fuller sound. That sounded like total crap to me, and then I read that same thing Jeff H is talking about. For me it'll always be straight cabs.
The Golden Boy
Fleecy Sweaterologist
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
My slant is VERY directional.
My slant is VERY directional.
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: Slant cabs vs. straight cabs
The slant cabs sound brighter because you have two speakers pointing up where you can hear them. You're more in the projection of the sound waves. Sit on a chair in front of a slant and a straight using the same speakers, amp, settings and guitar and then see if you hear a difference. I doubt you'll hear one. It's all about sound wave projection when it comes to the slant cabs. No more, no less.
The slant cabs sound brighter because you have two speakers pointing up where you can hear them. You're more in the projection of the sound waves. Sit on a chair in front of a slant and a straight using the same speakers, amp, settings and guitar and then see if you hear a difference. I doubt you'll hear one. It's all about sound wave projection when it comes to the slant cabs. No more, no less.
