JBL SR 10K seats- is it clear?-CRYSTAL!

[robertbartsch]

We went to see Chicago at Bethel Performaing Arts in Sunday. The hall has open sides and an open back with a smallish roof.

The sound was extremely good, particularly in comparision to the poor sound at the Izod Clapton show.

The system was 1/3 the size of Clapton's - only 24 flown cabs and 6 on the stage. I assume each cab had two 15" woofers and a large format compression driver and horn. These were driven by 30 Crowns sitting on the left side of the stage. In addition, 4 bass cabs each had 4 subs (16 subs)

What can you conclude from this?

1. Hall accustics are very important

2. Refer to #1 above.

[robertbartsch]

Pic of one side of stage here.

[Andyoz]

Yes,

You were virtually listening in the "free-field" at the venue. In particular, no rear wall reflections which can be the real killer.

The only reflective surface was the roof and the sound system would be throwing very little sound energy up there. You would get a little bit of refelction to give the ear/brain a cue that it wasn't outside. More venues should be built that way...:applaud:

[mikebake]

Yes,

More venues should be built that way...:applaud:

Kinda tough in the winter...............

[Andyoz]

Kinda tough in the winter...............

Still better than standing "outside" :)

[Hoerninger]

Kinda tough in the winter...............
Many years ago the Rolling Stones played in Hannover in the later World Exhibition area on their Bridges to Babylon tour - no roof,no arena, only plain area. Their sound was georgeous. Only the wind was blowing off the highs sometimes ............... and it was summer. :)
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Peter