Jensen C10Q

PaulR · February 8th, 2006, 09:59 PM

Anyone have any experience with these? Are they decent sounding and possibly an improvement over the stock speakers in my Princeton Chorus? Thanks.

3StringGuitar · February 8th, 2006, 10:47 PM

I have a 4x10 loaded with them and I like them. I can't say much for tone, I'm not a tone head really, I know the old Silvertone amps of the 60's used these though. I'm sure you can do better then a Jensen but I'm happy with them. They have a tight sound that's for sure, I find them to lack in the bass department but it might just be the soild state head I'm using

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red57strat · February 10th, 2006, 08:21 PM

I've got one in a '68 Princeton Reverb and it sounds great, much better than the stock speaker.

It was kinda harsh at first but it's broken in nicely now.

Ringo · February 10th, 2006, 09:58 PM

I've tried the new Jensen C10Q's in a 2-10 cabinet that I got a couple years ago, didn't like them at all, they were very harsh and bright sounding to my ears, and that's with a tube amp.
Also had a SF Vibrolux that had the RI Jensens, didn't like them in that amp either.
In both cases these speakers were broken in, so it's not a matter of them just being new.
Also tried a RI Jensen C12 in a Princeton Reverb, didn't care for it either.
My Koch tube amp has a 90 Jensen speaker, and I do like it so I'm not just "anti-Jensen".
But FWIW I think the Eminence 10" speakers, both alnico and ceramic magnet versions & the new Redcoats are much better than the new Jensens.
IF you can find them the Reverend Alltone speakers are great too, they don't make them anymore but they still pop up for sale.

YMMV of course.

Tremo · February 11th, 2006, 04:57 PM

I believe that Uncle Spot has a write-up on his web site about an acetone treatment for these RI Jensen C10Qs that makes them sound good. Stone stock they supposedly sound like crap.

Ringo · February 12th, 2006, 12:09 AM

Yes you can use acetone or fabric softener to "break" in speakers.
But the Vibrolux that I got with the Jensens supposedly had already had that done, I still didn't like them.

Tremo · February 12th, 2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringo

Yes you can use acetone or fabric softener to "break" in speakers.
But the Vibrolux that I got with the Jensens supposedly had already had that done, I still didn't like them.

2 different treatments. Fabric softener is used to soften the cone. Acetone is used to soften the surround.

If your C10Qs have been treated, and you still find them too bright and harsh, you sound like a perfect candidate for Weber 10F150s.

bkief1 · February 12th, 2006, 04:24 PM

I have a set of the reissue C10Qs in my Princeton Chorus, and absolutely love them. They sound great! They have an upper frequency response of 6000 hz which is what I like about them.

In another amp, I have an Eminence Legend 105. IMO, another great speaker. I suggest looking at both; neither will disappoint you.

HTH

PaulR · February 12th, 2006, 10:17 PM

Wow, what polarizing speakers! Folks seem to love em or hate em.

bkief1, I am glad you chimed in about your Princeton Chorus. How does the low end hold up with those speakers? I want to keep the nice, clean chiminess of the amp yet improve the bass response without getting that speaker flubber.

Geo · February 13th, 2006, 03:32 PM

I have a pair bought slightly used and like them just fine.
The previous owner might have done some type of break
in thing but don't know. These were a definitely improve-
ment over the blue label Fenders.
Mine are very smooth sounding.
The speakers I have to compare with are orig. Jensens, old
Celestion, JBL, CTS, Utahs, Eminence, Fender Blue labels
and Kendricks. The C10Qs although more different
sounding than some of the above hold their own well.
For $50, a pair these were a good deal.

3StringGuitar · February 13th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Anyone here try the Jensen P10Q's? What's the census on thoes?

telbert twang · April 30th, 2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3StringGuitar

Anyone here try the Jensen P10Q's? What's the census on thoes?

I´m interested in that as well . My Laney vc15 has the C10Q (8 ohm version) . which is not bad but somehow quite midrange frequency orientated, plus it looses some natural sparkle in low overdrive setting. So I would like to try out something alnico, either P10R or P10Q. Which one would you (or you, or you, or you

) choose ?

tt

6942 · April 30th, 2008, 06:38 AM

I prefer the Jensen 10-50 MOD over the Jensen C10Q....smoother IMO.

Steve

Hoodster · April 30th, 2008, 08:49 AM

Try the Weber Ceramic Signature 10S--same tone, better made. I have one in my Rivera Clubster 25 and get a great BFPR vibe.

$29.99 at MF (note that there is a misprint at the top--they are 25w, not 15).

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...er-?sku=660017

Hoodster · April 30th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Regarding the guy who wondered about the P10Q, I also have the Alnico 10S--another great, affordable speaker ($45):

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...er-?sku=660019

telbert twang · May 5th, 2008, 05:59 AM

No webers, tone tubbies etc available (with cheap shipping) around here :-(

So, if i had to choose between the P10R or P10Q for my Laney VC15 to replace the C10Q and try out an alnico, which one would be better (to improve the brightness/cleareness in cleans and still be good on dirty channel)?

tt

Hoodster · May 5th, 2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telbert twang

No webers, tone tubbies etc available (with cheap shipping) around here :-(

So, if i had to choose between the P10R or P10Q for my Laney VC15 to replace the C10Q and try out an alnico, which one would be better (to improve the brightness/cleareness in cleans and still be good on dirty channel)?

tt

P10Q--the P10R sounds thin IMO.

JohnnyCrash · May 6th, 2008, 03:04 AM

Here you go:

http://www.unclespot.com/C10Q.html

I'd rather just let time do it's trick, BUT that can take a long, long time.

I wonder how the originals sounded back in the old days when they were brand new...

The AlNiCo P versions are a tad more mellow in the top end. If the C version is a tad too harsh, the P may be a good compromise. When it comes to Tele pickers some like the tight high end snap, others like the mellower/darker AlNiCo's... a wide array of tastes :)

Al Watsky · May 6th, 2008, 11:58 AM

I bought 4 on ebay a few weeks ago, new in the box. Have been using 2 in a 2-10 cab with my Vibrolux and a single in my Princeton .
They are bright ! But I like them better than the Fane Alnico's that I had been using, I have no doubt that I could find a smoother sounding speaker, yet for clean sounds, I like them a lot. For distorted sounds, not as much.
I have some real Jensens non reissue in a couple of amps I use, the reissues don't sound the same but they are similar, considering the price ,they are great. The 2 old jensens in combination with the 2 new ones in the cab. are a lovely sounding thing in my Vibrolux. Did I mention that they are cheap ?

February 8th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
PaulR Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper left corner of the lower 48 Posts: 180	Jensen C10Q Anyone have any experience with these? Are they decent sounding and possibly an improvement over the stock speakers in my Princeton Chorus? Thanks.

February 10th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
red57strat Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,070	I've got one in a '68 Princeton Reverb and it sounds great, much better than the stock speaker. It was kinda harsh at first but it's broken in nicely now. __________________ Don

February 10th, 2006, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ringo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,898	Didn't like them I've tried the new Jensen C10Q's in a 2-10 cabinet that I got a couple years ago, didn't like them at all, they were very harsh and bright sounding to my ears, and that's with a tube amp. Also had a SF Vibrolux that had the RI Jensens, didn't like them in that amp either. In both cases these speakers were broken in, so it's not a matter of them just being new. Also tried a RI Jensen C12 in a Princeton Reverb, didn't care for it either. My Koch tube amp has a 90 Jensen speaker, and I do like it so I'm not just "anti-Jensen". But FWIW I think the Eminence 10" speakers, both alnico and ceramic magnet versions & the new Redcoats are much better than the new Jensens. IF you can find them the Reverend Alltone speakers are great too, they don't make them anymore but they still pop up for sale. YMMV of course.

February 12th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ringo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,898	re acetone Yes you can use acetone or fabric softener to "break" in speakers. But the Vibrolux that I got with the Jensens supposedly had already had that done, I still didn't like them.

February 12th, 2006, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
PaulR Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper left corner of the lower 48 Posts: 180	Thanks to all! Wow, what polarizing speakers! Folks seem to love em or hate em. bkief1, I am glad you chimed in about your Princeton Chorus. How does the low end hold up with those speakers? I want to keep the nice, clean chiminess of the amp yet improve the bass response without getting that speaker flubber.

February 8th, 2006, 10:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
3StringGuitar Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 623	I have a 4x10 loaded with them and I like them. I can't say much for tone, I'm not a tone head really, I know the old Silvertone amps of the 60's used these though. I'm sure you can do better then a Jensen but I'm happy with them. They have a tight sound that's for sure, I find them to lack in the bass department but it might just be the soild state head I'm using .

February 11th, 2006, 04:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tremo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,586	I believe that Uncle Spot has a write-up on his web site about an acetone treatment for these RI Jensen C10Qs that makes them sound good. Stone stock they supposedly sound like crap.

February 12th, 2006, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
bkief1 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 45	I have a set of the reissue C10Qs in my Princeton Chorus, and absolutely love them. They sound great! They have an upper frequency response of 6000 hz which is what I like about them. In another amp, I have an Eminence Legend 105. IMO, another great speaker. I suggest looking at both; neither will disappoint you. HTH

February 13th, 2006, 03:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,431 15 Photos	I have a pair bought slightly used and like them just fine. The previous owner might have done some type of break in thing but don't know. These were a definitely improve- ment over the blue label Fenders. Mine are very smooth sounding. The speakers I have to compare with are orig. Jensens, old Celestion, JBL, CTS, Utahs, Eminence, Fender Blue labels and Kendricks. The C10Qs although more different sounding than some of the above hold their own well. For $50, a pair these were a good deal. __________________ "Somewhere between culture and agriculture"

February 13th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
3StringGuitar Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 623	Anyone here try the Jensen P10Q's? What's the census on thoes?

April 30th, 2008, 06:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
6942 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,297	I prefer the Jensen 10-50 MOD over the Jensen C10Q....smoother IMO. Steve

April 30th, 2008, 08:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hoodster Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 258	Try the Weber Ceramic Signature 10S--same tone, better made. I have one in my Rivera Clubster 25 and get a great BFPR vibe. $29.99 at MF (note that there is a misprint at the top--they are 25w, not 15). http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...er-?sku=660017

April 30th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
Hoodster Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 258	Regarding the guy who wondered about the P10Q, I also have the Alnico 10S--another great, affordable speaker ($45): http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...er-?sku=660019

May 5th, 2008, 05:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
telbert twang Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 104 25 Photos	No webers, tone tubbies etc available (with cheap shipping) around here :-( So, if i had to choose between the P10R or P10Q for my Laney VC15 to replace the C10Q and try out an alnico, which one would be better (to improve the brightness/cleareness in cleans and still be good on dirty channel)? tt

May 6th, 2008, 03:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
JohnnyCrash Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lost Angeles and Orange County Posts: 6,976 39 Photos	Here you go: http://www.unclespot.com/C10Q.html I'd rather just let time do it's trick, BUT that can take a long, long time. I wonder how the originals sounded back in the old days when they were brand new... The AlNiCo P versions are a tad more mellow in the top end. If the C version is a tad too harsh, the P may be a good compromise. When it comes to Tele pickers some like the tight high end snap, others like the mellower/darker AlNiCo's... a wide array of tastes :)

May 6th, 2008, 11:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
Al Watsky TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Age: 56 Posts: 84	I bought 4 on ebay a few weeks ago, new in the box. Have been using 2 in a 2-10 cab with my Vibrolux and a single in my Princeton . They are bright ! But I like them better than the Fane Alnico's that I had been using, I have no doubt that I could find a smoother sounding speaker, yet for clean sounds, I like them a lot. For distorted sounds, not as much. I have some real Jensens non reissue in a couple of amps I use, the reissues don't sound the same but they are similar, considering the price ,they are great. The 2 old jensens in combination with the 2 new ones in the cab. are a lovely sounding thing in my Vibrolux. Did I mention that they are cheap ?