8" guitar speaker cab OPEN OR CLOSED?

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dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 368 Orange, CA	Posted on Oct 29 2008 06:00 PM Hey surfers anyone one had experience with an 8" guitar speaker cabinet? I was thinking of purchasing one for my Vox style 7 watt guitar amp head and was wondering if a closed or open back 8" speaker cabinet would sound better. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Top
Paisley Joined: Sep 15, 2008 Posts: 110 Melbourne, Australia	Posted on Oct 29 2008 09:39 PM It would make sense that a closed cab would give you more bottom end, which would be handy with an "8 (how much would probably depend on how well the cab is suited to the speaker), but I haven't used one myself so I can't say for sure. I use a few small Amps in the Studio. Two are 1x"8 open backs, one is a 2x6" open back, & one is a 1x10" closed back. All of the open backs work great for recording, whereas the closed back 10" can get a little woofy if I don't use the right sort of mic. Hope that helps a bit. Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Oct 29 2008 10:07 PM Ya can't have too much woof for surf.............. I dig that tubby, thunky big fat sound of a closed back speaker........ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
Ben Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 591 Encinitas, Ca	Posted on Oct 29 2008 10:16 PM My aching shoulder would love a 2x8 closed back cab for practice or small gigs. It would be like carrying a boombox to the gig. Great idea! Top
Paisley Joined: Sep 15, 2008 Posts: 110 Melbourne, Australia	Posted on Oct 29 2008 10:24 PM Ben My aching shoulder would love a 2x8 closed back cab for practice or small gigs. It would be like carrying a boombox to the gig. Great idea! The Amp I have with 2x6" speakers in it is an old Teisco from the early '60s. I've often toyed with the idea of putting 2x8" speakers in it; I've measured it up & they will fit in there - just!! I reckon it would thump out quite nicely. Top
Ben Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 591 Encinitas, Ca	Posted on Oct 29 2008 11:09 PM A 2x6 or 2x8 cabinet would be perfect for one of these little amps built into a miniature Showman head. I've been thinking about building a kit anyway. http://www.guytronix.com/ Top
dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 368 Orange, CA	Posted on Oct 30 2008 11:16 AM Paisley It would make sense that a closed cab would give you more bottom end, which would be handy with an "8 (how much would probably depend on how well the cab is suited to the speaker), but I haven't used one myself so I can't say for sure. I use a few small Amps in the Studio. Two are 1x"8 open backs, one is a 2x6" open back, & one is a 1x10" closed back. All of the open backs work great for recording, whereas the closed back 10" can get a little woofy if I don't use the right sort of mic. Hope that helps a bit. Thanks for the advice! I think I'll go with the open back. The Weber speaker I have already has plenty of bottom end on it's own. Top

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