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Topic: Enhancer revisited |
Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 11 Aug 2003 8:39 pm |
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| A few days ago I inquired if anyone was using the Enhancer. They were introduced at the Winter NAMM in January and they can be seen on the stage of the Opry. I just received mine today to go with my new Webb 614E two piece and the combination is heavenly. The technology has been around for years on theater speakers and such but I'm glad that Harold Smith came up with this great idea to augment the sound of an amp and make a beautiful amp stand to boot. |
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Alvin Blaine
From:
Picture Rocks, Arizona, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2003 3:32 am
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| I've been thinkin' about getting one for my twin. I checked out the web site, but no prices or dealers near me. What do the prices run on those? |
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Alvin Blaine
From:
Picture Rocks, Arizona, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2003 3:45 am
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I just found the prices on another site.
Now I have another queston, is it worth it? |
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 12 Aug 2003 5:53 am
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| Do you have any info on this device and what it is supposed to do? |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 12 Aug 2003 2:49 pm
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Theoretically, they take the "wasted" sound (that would normally exit the back of the amp), and redirect it forward. No doubt it will increase efficiency and add bottom end, since it effectively makes your open-back amp a closed-back bass-reflex design.
But...why not just buy an amp with a closed back? Or maybe a head with a separate ported cabinet? That thing looks about twice as bulky as the amp that's sittin on it! Now, if I had a sit-down gig (or some roadies), I might consider it.
Nah! Neither the height nor the amp angle is adjustable.
I'll pass on this thing. |
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 12 Aug 2003 3:02 pm
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| I've had ported amps and they are good but this takes a different approach and keeps the bass low to the floor where it belongs and redirects the mids and highs into a more convenient ear-level listening position adding more ambiance. |
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Len Amaral
From:
Rehoboth,MA 02769
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 8:14 am
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Kevin:
Thanks for ther link to the manufacturors website. The device looks interesting but transporting it may not be easy.
Thanks,
Lenny |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 1:30 pm
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I agree Len. I think it would be best utilized in a semi-permanant setting like at a church, house band gig or at home. Transporting this doesn't look to be easy!  |
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Steven Welborn
From:
Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 5:32 pm
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| I just looked one over at a guit. store nearby. Theyre pretty light weight. Theyre basically hollow shells. True theyll take up a little extra space. Is the "enhancement" enough to buy one? Id like to hear some feedback from anyone who's been using them a bit. |
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 6:31 pm
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| They are not as heavy as they appear. My little wife carried mine upstairs for me when it arrived and I believe it is a fine addition to my equipment. |
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Steve French
From:
Roseville CA
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 8:09 pm
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| I've not used one at a gig, but I've admired them at the NAMM show. The difference is remarkable. You can get more low end and more volume at low settings, to my ears at least. It may enable some players to use a smaller amp,say a Deluxe Reverb or a Vibrolux instead of a Twin, and still have a clean, fat tone. Sound guys should love it, as it will greatly diminish sound leaking from the back of a combo amp. These things do seem pricey, though. |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 10:22 pm
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I've had the Enhancer for several months. Unfortunately, I haven't had an oppertunity to use it away from the house, and don't expect to until Oct.. However, I'm using it to enhance my new Peavey Classic 50 - 212, and I really like it. You can get more details by going to www.smithsoundproducts.com and click on 'Products'. They are kinda expensive, but; I wouldn't want to build a version of my own! I was lucky when I bought mine, I just happened to get the last one in stock as a demonstrator, for another little discount!
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“Uh~” ƒƒ< “BJ” wknsg®
Franklin, D–10 9/8
Fender, T–8 “The Custom”
Peavey, Classic 50 - 212
Enhancer, E–LG
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http://community.webtv.net/KeoniNui/BigJohnBechtels
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Steven Welborn
From:
Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2003 11:27 pm
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| John, just curious, which size fits the classic 50? Thanks |
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Gary Walker
From:
Morro Bay, CA
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Posted 14 Aug 2003 6:57 pm
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| I got the small Enhancer and it's 22 1/2" wide just right for my Webb 614E that's 22". |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Aug 2003 7:40 pm
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Steve; If you go to the website that I posted, it tells you there are (4) sizes. You will also see in my signature that I have the Enhancer, E–LG. However, it depends on which model Classic 50 you are using. If you have the 212 Mod. You need the E–LG, (large) but; if you have the 410 Mod. you need the E–MD. (medium) The website has the measurements listed to match with your amp.
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“Uh~” ƒƒ< “BJ” wknsg®
Franklin, D–10 9/8
Fender, T–8 “The Custom”
Peavey, Classic 50 - 212
Enhancer, E–LG
Red–Rajah, “Phoenix”
http://community.webtv.net/KeoniNui/BigJohnBechtels
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Steven Welborn
From:
Ojai,CA USA
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Posted 15 Aug 2003 8:03 pm
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Thanks John and Gary.
A steel playing friend of mine is also a wood worker and has a shop. Looks like we might make a couple of these out of clear pine for are own use. Pine because Ive heard they actually make good sounding cabinets from some on this forum. Im willing to give it a try.
Im curious if anyone at the ISGC will be using S.E.'s. [This message was edited by Steven Welborn on 17 August 2003 at 01:00 PM.] |
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