Weber Beam Blockers

[LunaticFringe]

I had a high pitch problem with my last amp, so I got a pair of beam blockers. Now I have a Traynor YCV20 that is pretty good. I don't really want to go through the hassle of selling them, and I was wondering since all they do is evenly disperse the highs, would they not be an improvement to any amp, even one that's fine to begin with? Could anything bad come from this?

 

[Dave]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

I had a high pitch problem with my last amp, so I got a pair of beam blockers. Now I have a Traynor YCV20 that is pretty good. I don't really want to go through the hassle of selling them, and I was wondering since all they do is evenly disperse the highs, would they not be an improvement to any amp, even one that's fine to begin with? Could anything bad come from this?

1. Keep them in case you get another amp-hassle avoided.
2. They will change any amp's perceived sound as they diffuse the trebles and some mids. I, personally, think they're better for a 1x12 small box amp, like the Blues Jr., because it helps to open the sound up a bit, by breaking up the highly focused sound of the amp.
3. Nothing bad could come from them, as they are reversible! If you don't like it, take them off.

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

+1 to Dave. I've never tried them but since their purpose is to diffuse the highs I would bet they could be an improvement to any amp.

 

[Rich_S]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

You don't even have to install them to see if you like the amp better with or without. Just masking-tape them to the outside of the grill for a while and see which way you like it. If they're an improvement, then install them for real.

 

[LunaticFringe]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

Good call. I'll give it a shot.

 

[Mephis]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

Depends completely where you're playing. If it's a small'ish room, or a club where you want a more ambient sound, the beam blockers are great.

Otherwise, un-needed IMO.

 

[Blueswaite]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

I am going to get a set for my AD120VT. To see if I would like it I just took a pc. of duct tape made if 4x4 inches and stuck it on the outside of the grill in the center of the speaker. Really like the sound. SRV used the duck tape on his fender amp.

 

[heavydutysg135]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

You can achieve the same end as the beam blockers by putting an x of duct tape in front of the speaker. SRV did this and if it was good enough for him then chances are it is good enough for you too. Maybe try the duct tape method and if you like what you are hearing then invest in the beam blockers.

 

[LunaticFringe]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

You can achieve the same end as the beam blockers by putting an x of duct tape in front of the speaker. SRV did this and if it was good enough for him then chances are it is good enough for you too. Maybe try the duct tape method and if you like what you are hearing then invest in the beam blockers.

SRV didn't have the option back then, though. IMO the beam blocker works ALOT better than the duct tape, and I've tried both. Go with the beam blockers, they aren't that expensive anyways.

 

[heavydutysg135]

Re: Weber Beam Blockers

SRV didn't have the option back then, though. IMO the beam blocker works ALOT better than the duct tape, and I've tried both. Go with the beam blockers, they aren't that expensive anyways.

Fair enough. I have not used either option because I prefer to use a hotplate to crank my amp.