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Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:35:29 GMT

I just installed a 4" Beam Blocker in my DT-25 112 and the difference is just short of amazing. I don't know what a 5" would do but I'm very pleased with my choice. Obviously, the amp is still louder when directly in front of it, but the redirection of highs to the sides, and all around, is much closer to now what's directly in front. I might even hazard to say it's louder to the sides now as well, though it could just be a psychoacoustic effect since the highs are distributed better. Anyway, Weber designed themselves a neat little device. Well worth the cost and it was easy to install. No rattles yet, like I hear from some other users. Time will tell but right now I'm a much happier camper about this amp.

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:48:23 GMT

So, if I have the DT25 1x12 combo, should I be getting the Weber 4" or 5" dome? Thanks, guys!

Wes

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:32:47 GMT

Good to hear Stueyd. I've ordered the 4" Beam Blocker and look forward to the change. I'm hoping the highs will not only be reduced straight on but more importanlt will also be improved off axis. Pretty hard to know how to set tones when it's sooo dependent on where sit.

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:00:19 GMT

In case anyone's interested... I now have a "beam blocker" AND a Dr. Z Airbrake Lite Attenuator installed in my DT25..

Wow! These 2 things are ESSENTIAL.

The beam blocker spreads the sounds out and the attenuator allows me to leave the amp cranked up high without deafening volume (unless required).

I thought this amp was good before, but with the valves really cooking it takes it to a different level.

I've fallen in love with this amp all over again.

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:46:34 GMT

Did you buy the 4 or 5 inch version? Just curious on how much of a difference there is. I wonder if anyone has tried the jay mitchell foam doughnut on the DT25 cabinet.

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:19:39 GMT

After experiencing the "ice pick laser beam", I just put a Weber Beam Blocker into my DT25-112 Cab .... works great. I am sold on these things.

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:40:02 GMT

My daughter got her burger back :-)

Despite working so well, the gaffer tape and plastic burger bun solution just looked a bit naff, so I spent the money for a proper diffuser and got a Tayden one (http://www.lean-business.co.uk/eshop/tayden-sonic-diffuser-for-12-guitar-speakers-p-508.html) as no-one seems to sell the Weber in the UK.

Jeez.... What a pain to fit it.

Not a problem with the diffuser, just that there's so little space in the back of the DT25.

I ended up having to remove the valves and unbolt the transfomer to get enough room to get the diffuser under the speaker and all the time because of the speaker magnet it was trying to attach itself to anything metal.

Getting the transformer back on was a pain because the nuts inside the actual encased amp part are not captive, so you have to open up the amp casing and again there's not a lot of room in there. There were a few other odds and sods of pain too boring to detail and I must have struggled for an hour and a half to get it all sorted and back together again.

Looks and sounds great now, but wow, a lot of effort....

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:47:56 GMT

I tried a variation of this at rehearsal last night.

I scoured the house looking for something vaguely resembling the Webers cone and eventually found a toy plastic burger bun in my daughters play shop. :-)

I "borrowed" this and gaffer taped it over the center of the speaker and bloody hell... It works!

It doesn't look very pretty, but all the band agreed the sound is far better now and as far as i'm concerned it does the job and sounds great.

My daughter won't be getting her burger back :-D

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:53:22 GMT

Yes, conic speakers are in general. I have used the Weber dispersion device with other amps and the work well, but if you want to mic it straight on I wouldn't bother.

Re: DT25 - Does anyone else find the speaker very directional?

support@line6.com — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:08:31 GMT

yes i hasd the 4x12 cab with the dt 50 for 1 month and i changed it for genz benz g flex .