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Title: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: Lex on February 16, 2020, 09:09:41 AM


Any worth of getting used 10 inch speakers from old Peavey Backstage (late '70, CST), so called 'squareback' for an external cab?
I mean, Im 'educating' my self and trying many things just to understand what Im hearing (and why of course).
It brings (un)necessary costs with it.

So, would I be just better to go for a new modern speaker(s) or take a risk and spend less money (about 1/3 of the price of the new one) for my 'tests'?

Im I reasonable ..?

Greetings
Title: Re: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: Enzo on February 16, 2020, 12:17:06 PM
You like the sound of the speaker or you don't.  The speaker plays well or it doesn't.  The cone is in good shape or is getting frayed.  Etc.
Title: Re: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: Lex on February 17, 2020, 08:54:35 AM
Thanx Enzo,

this means: there is no way to be reasonable but to try it all ..

was a bit afraid of that. It's a justification of GAS ...

Cheers
Title: Re: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: g1 on February 17, 2020, 03:34:33 PM
If you need to buy some speakers anyway, and these are 1/3 the cost?  I would take the chance (assuming they're in good working order). 
You won't be able to try the new ones and might not like them either.
Title: Re: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: Lex on February 22, 2020, 05:13:16 AM
Thanx all for your reply,

it's obvious .. buy them all, try them all .. and probably keep them all !!!

Cheers
Title: Re: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: joecool85 on February 22, 2020, 07:52:42 PM
Quote from: Lex on February 22, 2020, 05:13:16 AM
Thanx all for your reply,

it's obvious .. buy them all, try them all .. and probably keep them all !!!

Cheers

I like the way you think lol.   :tu:
Title: Re: Some wisdom regarding speakers
Post by: Lex on February 23, 2020, 05:07:40 AM
Quote from: joecool85 on February 22, 2020, 07:52:42 PM
Quote from: Lex on February 22, 2020, 05:13:16 AM
Thanx all for your reply,

it's obvious .. buy them all, try them all .. and probably keep them all !!!

Cheers

I like the way you think lol.   :tu:

yeah .. have the same with the cars, bikes, ski's .. and probably other stuff

still much cheaper than keeping a women around