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appar111 · August 15th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Thinking of possibly putting a 1x15 into my tweed Bassman RI and wondered what the general sonic characteristics of a 15 inch speaker would be.

I play alot of rock, and would like a nice fat clean sound (bright, but full), but also something that takes pedals well.

Would a 15 do the trick? What are the negatives for a 15 inch speaker? Do they lack punch or the ability to cut through?

I'd be using it w/ either an Esquire or an SG...

JohnnyCrash · August 15th, 2007, 05:05 PM

I use a Jensen P15N and it has a nice smooth midrange with good treble and actually the same amount of bass you'd expect from a good 12."

When I use it to record Bass Guitar it handles the low end very well and doesn't fart out though.

When played loudly the Treble mellows a bit and it lightly compressess. Something that is common with AlNiCo speakers in general.

The right 15" can be a clear big sounding speaker, but so to can a 12" or a pair (or quad) of 10"s.

What in particular do you NOT like about the current speaker configuration?

Perhaps an easier way to resolve your tone troubles is available without having to rip out and re-baffle.

bluesfordan · August 15th, 2007, 07:33 PM

like a trash bag full of vegetable soup hitting the pavement from 12 floors up.

mad dog · August 16th, 2007, 04:19 PM

The 15 will feel quite different than multiple 10s. Slower response. No less responsive, but on a different schedule. Hard to generalize about sound, but overall, rounder, somewhat deeper sounding than multiple 10s. Of course, you could say the exact same thing about 12s too. Crash said it well. No more bass than a similar 15, but somehow it spreads the sound better. In a gainy, cathode bias tweed type (like the Pro), a 15 gets this juicy sound. Hard to describe, but that's what I love about these big speakers.

dandd · August 18th, 2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by appar111

Thinking of possibly putting a 1x15 into my tweed Bassman RI and wondered what the general sonic characteristics of a 15 inch speaker would be.

I play alot of rock, and would like a nice fat clean sound (bright, but full), but also something that takes pedals well.

Would a 15 do the trick? What are the negatives for a 15 inch speaker? Do they lack punch or the ability to cut through?

I'd be using it w/ either an Esquire or an SG...

No negative in my opinion, all positives.
Single 15's sound great. Fender Black Face Vibroverb 1-15" is one such example.
Consider that a 15" will have a different tone than 4-10"s.
I used an amp with single 15" Jenson and a JBL and they sounded great.
Wish I still had them.

Good luck,
DanD

Nub · August 18th, 2007, 07:16 PM

The Jensen Neo 15-150 sounds fantastic, and makes your amp easier to carry!

JohnnyCrash · August 19th, 2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nub

The Jensen Neo 15-150 sounds fantastic, and makes your amp easier to carry!

I've got a Jensen Neo 12-100 that I just LOVE. I'd like to give their 15" version a spin as well :)

CancerLeoCam · August 19th, 2007, 10:53 AM

The Reissue Jensen P15N sounds great-very warm and smooooooth. Hard to go wrong with it. Just a reminder..you must break in any brand new speaker before it performs it's best.

refin · August 19th, 2007, 12:02 PM

I used to have a 15" D-130 JBL in my '56 Pro Amp,and it was golden.

August 15th, 2007, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
appar111 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 2,703	15 inch speakers - how do they sound? Thinking of possibly putting a 1x15 into my tweed Bassman RI and wondered what the general sonic characteristics of a 15 inch speaker would be. I play alot of rock, and would like a nice fat clean sound (bright, but full), but also something that takes pedals well. Would a 15 do the trick? What are the negatives for a 15 inch speaker? Do they lack punch or the ability to cut through? I'd be using it w/ either an Esquire or an SG...

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JohnnyCrash Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 10,658 1 Photos	I use a Jensen P15N and it has a nice smooth midrange with good treble and actually the same amount of bass you'd expect from a good 12." When I use it to record Bass Guitar it handles the low end very well and doesn't fart out though. When played loudly the Treble mellows a bit and it lightly compressess. Something that is common with AlNiCo speakers in general. The right 15" can be a clear big sounding speaker, but so to can a 12" or a pair (or quad) of 10"s. What in particular do you NOT like about the current speaker configuration? Perhaps an easier way to resolve your tone troubles is available without having to rip out and re-baffle. __________________ - 3 Gibsons, 5 Teles, assorted other guitars, about a dozen amps, about two dozen pedals, a Smith & Wesson SW40VE, & a .40 SIG Sauer P226R = too many toys, no money, carpal tunnel, and a serious hearing problem.

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CancerLeoCam Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: OC, CA Posts: 2,027 5 Photos	The Reissue Jensen P15N sounds great-very warm and smooooooth. Hard to go wrong with it. Just a reminder..you must break in any brand new speaker before it performs it's best. __________________ "I'm a man who believes that right is right and wrong is wrong. Treat me right, and I will give you my all. Treat me wrong, and I will give you nothing. They don't like me for that, but that's the way I am." - Johnny Paycheck

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refin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Panhandle Age: 57 Posts: 3,891	I used to have a 15" D-130 JBL in my '56 Pro Amp,and it was golden. __________________ "For You,Lord,are good,and ready to forgive,and abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You." Ps. 86:5 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/refin_music.htm MASTER VOLUME? WHAT'S A MASTER VOLUME?

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bluesfordan Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 1,593	like a trash bag full of vegetable soup hitting the pavement from 12 floors up.

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mad dog Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,745	The 15 will feel quite different than multiple 10s. Slower response. No less responsive, but on a different schedule. Hard to generalize about sound, but overall, rounder, somewhat deeper sounding than multiple 10s. Of course, you could say the exact same thing about 12s too. Crash said it well. No more bass than a similar 15, but somehow it spreads the sound better. In a gainy, cathode bias tweed type (like the Pro), a 15 gets this juicy sound. Hard to describe, but that's what I love about these big speakers.

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Nub Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,889	The Jensen Neo 15-150 sounds fantastic, and makes your amp easier to carry!

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