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Topic: Weber California in a Steel King |
Kyle Everson
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted 14 Jun 2008 1:04 am |
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| Has anyone tried this set-up? How does it compare to the stock speaker and the Black Widow? Opinions appreciated. |
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Jon Light (deceased)
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Saugerties, NY
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Posted 14 Jun 2008 7:26 am
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| Kyle---the Cali is rated at 80W. It won't want to be in an FSK. I never bothered trying it just out of curiosity because it's too much trouble just to find out that I liked the way it sounds (if I did) but can't use it because of the power mismatch. Wasted time/energy. Supposedly Weber is working on high power speakers but 'til then there's nothing in the Weber stable that can go into a high power SS amp. |
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Curt Langston
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Posted 14 Jun 2008 7:31 am
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Hey Kyle,
While the Black Widow is always a great choice,IMHO, the California would not be. Don't get me wrong, they are wonderful sounding speakers. BUT they are not designed for that much potential wattage. Even though Ted Weber is conservative on his ratings, 200 watts is just too much. You would have to always be conscience of the volume you are pushing.
As far as sound comparisons; IMHO the California is a bit warmer, but that is because they are a little more sensitive. But the trade off is that you will not be able to drive your Steel King as it was designed to be used with the California. Not for long anyway.
I would stay with the stock speaker in the Steel King, or use a 1501-4 Black Widow, or a JBL E130.
My 2 cents. |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2008 9:46 am
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An E130 is not a good choice either.
It's rated for 300 watts "continuous program", 150 watts "continuous sine wave".
What that boils down to is marketing jargon. It'll handle roughly 60 watts in a guitar amp. The D130F will handle 50.
JBL's method of publishing tech data has had players thinking they are 100-watt speakers for years...ad made reconers a lot of money.
Basically, a PAIR of JBL's might be a good choice in a 100-watt amp if you like clean and bright. Anything over that power-wise and you're in trouble if you turn it up and/or play loud with distortion.
There are other high-power speakers from Celestion and Eminence, and hopefully Ted will have something before too long - he's sure had enough requests for them!
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Tommy R. Butler
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Kyle Everson
From:
Nashville, Tennessee
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Posted 14 Jun 2008 9:51 pm
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Thanks for the info guys. I wasn't aware that there was a wattage difference.
Tommy, do you have a Steel King? I might need to come try out your rig if you do. Give me a call. |
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