Author Topic: Given the choice, a 1x12 or a 2x10? (Read 3837 times)

tomjackson · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2008, 01:31:24 PM »

I'd go for the 2x10. You already have a 1x12 in the amp so this would give you the best of both worlds and open up options for recording. You could mic a 12inch and a 10inch and then chose the best one at mixdown, or blend them.

And the 2x10 configuration does not have less bass, it's just that the low end is raised slightly , say (total guess) 15hz higher. I find that this adds more high bass/low mid punch. Also, smaller coils have a quicker response and hence quicker attack.

I used to have the Laney mini stack like this, the extension cabs are the same size anyway so you won't be able to tell whether there's 2x10 or 1x12 inside.

If I was going for just the combo I'd say 1x12 although the Vibroverb 2x10's are sweet amps

shaman · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2008, 09:39:07 PM »

here is what one Thiele 1x12 leads to!!.....check out the ease and versatility of such a set up....a head and a Thiele is sooo easy on the back-paired with a combo is killer as well-we can take 1 cab,2 cabs,etc...sound is huge!!!(of course, these are all loaded with EVm 12L speakers-a load,indeed....)

Roobubba · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2008, 07:39:26 AM »

I'm now a big fan of muxing speaker sizes in a rig, I've got a 4 x 12 and another 4 speaker cab containing 2 8" speakers and 2 15" speakers.

I'd say go for the 2 x 10", as the breadth of acoustic options this gives you will be really nice, IMHO :)

Roo

Pete24v · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:11:06 AM »

I had the same 2x10" cab, i prefered it over the 1x12, seemed to give a bit more of everything. could've been down to the speaker though..

sgmypod · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:40:29 AM »

I now have gas for shaman setup

shaman · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2008, 01:39:57 PM »

Quote from: sgmypod

I now have gas for shaman setup

thanks- 8)

you should see the wood in person...almost 3 dimensional-they do incredible work in their custom shop
the ported Thieles are massive sounding-must be heard to believe

sgmypod · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2008, 01:42:01 PM »

yeah pretty and bet they sound good as well..is one for stage(black) and one for home

gamesandy135 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2008, 04:48:42 PM »

Thanks for all the advice guys.
I see that opinion is really mixed and down to taste.
I was all but set on the 1x12 but now I'm not so sure. I was going to get it and change the speaker for the Celestion K-100 as I've heard so many good things about it.
Don't suppose there is an equivalent 10" speaker?
I looked on their site (Celestion) and seen a "Tube 10" speaker that seems roughly in line with a K-100.
That said, I'm discounting other speaker manufacturers of which I have very limited experience.

Roobubba · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2008, 05:41:00 PM »

Ahh, well you didn't say you'd change it for a K-100... I'm going to change my mind from a 2 x 10 to a 1 x 12 in that case :)

Roo

shaman · « **Reply #24 on:** June 25, 2008, 09:23:07 PM »

Quote from: sgmypod

yeah pretty and bet they sound good as well..is one for stage(black) and one for home

indeed!!!the wood is insured by 2 pitbulls and a Smith and Wesson .44 mag, and never leaves the house!!