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[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='568009' date='Aug 13 2009, 02:37 PM']As with all my designs the J112 requires not only specific T/S specs but also specific driver response. You should be posting your question at [url="http://billfitzmaurice.net/phpBB3/"]http://billfitzmaurice.net/phpBB3/[/url], with links to the driver data sheets showing the manufacturer's axial response charts.[/quote] Bill doesn't like discussing his designs anywhere but on his own, tightly controlled website where nobody can ask embarrassing questions like, why exactly do you want to build a mid horn for your bass guitar?

Congrats, Ray - a job well done. I'd be happy with a pair of those drivers and you've got eight.

[quote name='Prosebass' post='567196' date='Aug 12 2009, 07:34 PM']Not a gig but when practicing at home in my teens I used to sit on my bed with the headstock of my bass against a big wooden headboard that I used as a sound-board. Sounded pretty good but was rather uncomfortable.[/quote] This definitely gets my vote!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='567224' date='Aug 12 2009, 07:48 PM']+1. Group delay is inaudible in the non-directional frequencies, for the same reason that they are non-directional.[/quote] Lots of strongly held opinions here but not much evidence (make that no evidence). This is not the scientific way, guys. It isn't so just cos you say so.

[quote name='ped' post='567181' date='Aug 12 2009, 07:19 PM']No amp at all (in ear monitors!)[/quote] Any advance on this, folks ?

[quote name='chris_b' post='567053' date='Aug 12 2009, 05:57 PM']In 1997 Robin Cook tried the idea of an ethically responsible foreign policy and scrapped the idea in a matter of weeks.[/quote] Not much point in having an ethical foreign policy while you are about to invade a number of foreign countries. But God bless Robin Cook, I say. He may have been a philanderer, but his resignation speech was magnificent, and surprisingly honest for a politician.

[quote name='The Funk' post='567155' date='Aug 12 2009, 07:04 PM']Does a DI box count?[/quote] I'm expecting a Monty Python moment any second now.....

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='564487' date='Aug 9 2009, 09:32 PM']Where basic bass reflex boxes are concerned the fEarful are as good as any commercial offerings, and better than most. I'd be hard pressed to name a commercial cab that's as well engineered, or even close to it for that matter. I've also recently prototyped a couple of 12/6 cabs for a manufacturer, similar to the fEarful 12/6, using the 3012HO driver. They're nice cabs, a lot better than the high priced 'boutique' 1x12s out there. OTOH side by side with my Jack 112 loaded with a only a 2512 they're very much also-rans. You can only do so much with a bass reflex box.[/quote] Such a wonderful example of damning with faint praise.

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='561823' date='Aug 6 2009, 11:11 AM']I actually have a set of these Stevie, although I've only used them for rehearsals, they seemed alright. I might try them at a gig, but I suppose I was always a bit mistrustful of Behringer gear for pro applications.[/quote] I was going to say, if they're not your cup of tea, they will always be useful as a backup, but it looks like you had that idea first. I agree that Behringer is very much a mixed bag but some of their stuff is certainly comparable with the specialist brand names.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='561708' date='Aug 6 2009, 09:14 AM']I had one of those (or was it the same one MB?) and it didn't have a horn.[/quote] Indeed, but it did sound very nice in the upper frequency range.

You can get a set of 3 Behringer XM8500s for £40, which will at least get you going quickly. I've heard from a number of sources that these are comparable with Shure SM58s, but I've no personal experience of them. This guy certainly thinks so: [url="http://www.humanbeatbox.com/microphones/p2_articleid/181"]http://www.humanbeatbox.com/microphones/p2_articleid/181[/url]. The price is definitely right, and I'm sure plenty of users on here will have an opinion on them.

What a couple of complete wallies!

[quote name='ironside1966' post='560094' date='Aug 4 2009, 12:29 PM']Great bass player and all round musician there are some good bass lines in Chas and Dave songs.[/quote] Most definitely!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='559686' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:37 PM']Can anyone tell me how the 80s ones compare to the current reissues? Heavier? Different sound? I love my new BB614 so interested to know the difference.[/quote] I was able to compare my 1980s BB to a very early JV Precision (now sold) and I didn't prefer one over the other sound-wise. The Yamaha is slightly lighter than the Fender but I wouldn't call it a lightweight bass. No idea how they compare with the new ones though.

Just an advanced warning that my BB1100S will be up for sale shortly - as soon as I've taken some photos.

A polite message to the seller is not going to do any harm, is it? Just ask for a progress report on your order, as you have heard nothing so far. However, you should have received an automatic email from eBay right after "winning" (ho ho ho) the auction. The good sellers make contact within 24 hours but many others don't bother.

[quote name='bigd1' post='558434' date='Aug 2 2009, 12:40 PM']I have inherited a set of JBL eon passive speakers, problem is one of them is making a loud buzzing noise when connected to PA. I think the PA amp may have caused the problem as that has been blown as well. As I said I inherited this system so I knew it's condition before I had it. I would like to fix this as when working it does sound great. Any help would be greatly appreciated Ta very glad Dale[/quote] More detail needed. What do you mean 'when connected to the PA'? When playing music through the PA or not? Have you tried the speakers on different amp channels?

Sounds like an interesting project. It's funny how British singers just can't get a handle on the accent. It never sounds right and can be quite excruciating sometimes. Not for me - I'm too far away - but good luck with it.

Found the answer. They don't fit the tape anymore. It's therefore a recent model.

[quote name='CathalOC' post='555354' date='Jul 29 2009, 05:35 PM']Hello everyone[/quote] See, Cathal? The wealth of knowledge and experience on here is sometimes quite astonishing. Stick around and maybe you can contribute your own particular brand of special expertise for the common good.