Bias High!!

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ayan
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Re: Bias High!!

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crbowman wrote:Gil,
Can you give us some insight as to what you think makes it sound so special?
I understand that the EVM 12S's are really world class speakers and....well.....I guess that helps ( :? ) but what else is present that sets it apart???
And by the way......thanks!!
Hmmm... I know one way to find out would be, for instance, to swap the speakers in the actual Dumble 2x12 with the ones in a clone I'd had built about 10 years ago. Way too many screws and too much work involved, so I am not inclined to do that. However, if anyone in L.A. wants to come over and do all the physical work, let me know and we can do that.

I had never tried 12S's before, so I have nothing to compare them to. Let me try this analogy: the Dumble 2x12 makes amps sound like a Fender Twin whereas the other cabinets make the amps sound like Deluxe Reverbs. Also, I have a 1x12 closed back w/EVM 12L Classic reissue which I used on gigs because it helps manage stage volume by not spilling any sound on the back side. That particular cabinet sounds like a transistor radio compared to the 2x12.

The volume and "bigness" of the sound is the most radical difference.

Gil
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Re: Bias High!!

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According to specs, the EVM 12S was built for instrument and sound reinforcement/ PA duty.

The description I have read reports more creamy mid range to help vocals and is especially suited for lead guitar work.

And I'm sure that a pair of well broken in 12S's would sound spectacular. :D

http://archives.telex.com/archives/EV/S ... %20EDS.pdf
Tom

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