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Post by Lefty on Jan 27, 2006 6:55:30 GMT -7
Anyone A/B the Dr.'s 2x12 cab and the Z Best?
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Post by Curt on Jan 27, 2006 7:23:20 GMT -7
No, But I can tell you this, I have a/b the Zbest / z 1x12 open back and 90% closed back cabs with Ghia, Route 66 and Maz Jr NR heads and I prefer the old sq. z 1x12 open back, light and sounds great. The Z best was too much (Sound, Focus and weight) for the places I play.
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Post by Bill on Jan 27, 2006 7:30:12 GMT -7
The ZBest is very loud, focused, lots of bottom. So much bottom you're better off to orient the cab upright. Did I say heavy? The closed back really contributes to the massive amount of air the cab pushes, it sounds killer with BW in the big venues, but the small 100-150 clubs I play it just didn't work out. I used it with a Maz Sr and could never really open it up like it should. The open back 212 (mine has Webers), is still pretty loud but much escapes out the back...so while its filling the room, its not as focused and directional as the Best. One could never accuse this cabinet of cutting the heads off anyone in the front row. Not real heavy, a big plus there. To be honest, I've yet to try it outside the house or with a band, the 1x12 is getting the job done for now. I have a lot of dates scheduled now through May so I'll report back once I give it the "real" test out in the clubs. I did take it to a jam and my son used it with a DSL 100 and it rocked!
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