Bass Quote by John Entwistle
“With bass, especially bottom end, the vibration has to happen on stage otherwise the feel is wrong. This is why you can't scale the equipment down too far.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sound Engineering Discussion, 1975
The low frequencies need physical space to resonate; reducing equipment size compromises the authentic feel of the bass.
In simple terms: Bass needs space to sound right; too small gear hurts feel.
Key Takeaway
Preserve adequate stage space for bass.
Themes
music production
sound design
performance
acoustics
equipment scaling
Mood
focused
analytical
technical
Type
advice
technical
observational
When to use this quote
- live concerts
- studio recording
- band rehearsals
- sound system design
Key Concepts
frequency resonance
stage dynamics
auditory perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does venue size affect bass perception?
- Can technology fully replace physical resonance?
A Different Perspective
Small speakers may still work with electronic enhancement, but lack natural depth.
