Author Topic: Mixed 4x12 speakers in an x-pattern - worth it? (Read 2260 times)

Twinfan · « **on:** September 10, 2007, 08:59:11 AM »

Is anyone using a mixture of speakers in an x-pattern? Do you like it? Have you compared it to the same speakers split 2 top/2 bottom? What were the differences?

Orkestra · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2007, 12:21:29 PM »

I use an ENGL with a split... it works for recording, but live the X Pattern really mixes it up.

I use two cabs with Vintage 30's and V12-60's - it's teh bomb for metal

PhilKing · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2007, 12:35:58 PM »

It also depends on the output of the speakers. If one gives a lot more than the other (more than 1.5 db), then the top bottom pattern works better imho. The X pattern then favours the higher output speaker and you don't hear the other as well. The G12H/Vintage 30 works really well in an X because both have a 100dB sensitivity. Putting a G12M/G12H works better with the G12M on top because they have a 98dB sensitivity (or 96dB for the hertitage).

Twinfan · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2007, 12:54:07 PM »

Quote from: PhilKing

...The G12H/Vintage 30 works really well in an X because both have a 100dB sensitivity...

Thanks Phil! I'm thinking of adding two G12H Anniversary's to my V30'd 4x12 so the X pattern sounds like the way to go if I do it.

It never ceases to amaze me how much knowledge there is on this forum!

:drink:

Orkestra · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2007, 02:56:55 PM »

I have thought about upgrading the speakers in one of my cabs to G12H's... are they punchy?

Twinfan · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2007, 05:50:31 PM »

They're not as punchy as V30s. Better for cleaner stuff, but a bit sweeter with a slight mid cut.