Author Topic: Speakers again (Read 2964 times)

Woogie · « **on:** April 17, 2008, 06:44:00 PM »

Going to go and sort out my new cab when my Laney sells so I was just wondering what speakers you guys would recommend.

I`ll be running a JCM800 2203/JMP (both 100w) into a 2x12.

These sorts of tones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h86Biyx1-dk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSNuIzw9VfU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAvFTGVJuAo

Stevepage · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:45:35 PM »

What about Celestion G12T-75's? A classic speaker that was used in old Marshalls.

Woogie · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:50:15 PM »

Hate the 75's!! They sounded so fizzy and scooped when I played a Jubilee head through them.

Cheers though

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:21:03 PM »

G12H-30s, no question

G12M-65s would be my next suggestion

for slightly more modern tones with a fatter bass end, Classic Lead 80s.

Will · « **Reply #4 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:23:26 PM »

Erm yeah, and I believe there are a few 75s in seconds out :roll:

From knowing what you want, sidewinders :P

Woogie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 17, 2008, 07:24:19 PM »

Need to check for those sidewinders again Will

Stevepage · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:02:47 PM »

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL

G12H-30s, no question

G12M-65s would be my next suggestion

for slightly more modern tones with a fatter bass end, Classic Lead 80s.

They're modern sounding and fat but they do have alot of presence in them. So if the JCM800 is sounding bright, the CL80 may not be to best option if you like a warmer tone.

Maybe try the Eminence Red Coat

Twinfan · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:36:47 PM »

G12H Heritages or Hot 100s would work well I think :)

Woogie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:39:03 PM »

What are the HOT 100's like?

G12 heritages would just blow surely?

Twinfan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:47:29 PM »

Ah - sorry. Missed the 100w bit!

Hot 100s are a balanced speaker with a good full bass and smooth highs. No nasty spikes or 'charcter' to deal with. You get out what you put in. I've played them in two different 2x12s and they sound superb. Plus they're 97dB rated so you can crank your amp a bit more for the same volume as 100dB speakers like V30s ;)

Woogie · « **Reply #10 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:50:29 PM »

Cheers TF, what about the mids on them?

Twinfan · « **Reply #11 on:** April 17, 2008, 08:59:18 PM »

They're there, but not obtrusive. In a lot of ways they have a fairly flat EQ, but they're not bland sounding. They're "neutral" and let the character of your amp really come through. I'd dismissed them even after good reviews from others as I saw them as cheap, nasty speakers. I was wrong. As "martinw" will tell you I'm a picky git with bat ears and I like them a lot.

For about £60 A PAIR you should give them a try!

http://www.lean-business.co.uk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_15&products_id=68

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #12 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:00:32 PM »

I vote for sidewinders too
Will just got some and that s what i put in my 2x12 when I took the EVMs out
Power handling is 150W each - so a 2x12 handles 300watts

The guy Will bought from did have another 4 but don't know if he has anymore

Will · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2008, 09:02:49 PM »

Na, Phil King got them. Next time he is coming over or something.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2008, 11:47:03 PM »

Quote from: Stevepage

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
G12H-30s, no question

G12M-65s would be my next suggestion

for slightly more modern tones with a fatter bass end, Classic Lead 80s.

They're modern sounding and fat but they do have alot of presence in them. So if the JCM800 is sounding bright, the CL80 may not be to best option if you like a warmer tone.

Maybe try the Eminence Red Coat

I used them with a Fender Tonemaster head and they were a good match, wouldn't say they were a bright speaker imo - just PHAT, chunky and begged to be driven hard with overdrive.