Author Topic: 1x12 or 2x12 or 4x12 (Read 13536 times)

JDC · « **on:** July 09, 2007, 05:03:24 PM »

I still can't make up my mind on what I want, for practice and maybe one day gigging in the future should I get a 1x12, 2x12 or 4x12 ???

update: it's for metal playing

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:06:40 PM »

4x12, of course! PDT_008

Twinfan · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:16:47 PM »

A 2x12 is a great compromise.

gwEm · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:28:05 PM »

in my opinion 1x12 is a good solution for practise and home recording if you have a high quality one and something like a combo stand to point the speaker at your head. not a such a good idea for gigging as the sound won't project.

lol - now you have 3 pieces of confilicting advice.

Tellboy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:35:28 PM »

Quote from: gwEm

1x12 is a good solution for practise and home recording if you have a high quality one. not a good idea for gigging as the sound won't project.

lol - now you have 3 pieces of confilicting advice.

4 pieces now :? - get a 1x12 for home/practise and a 2nd 1x12 for gigging. I found that a single 1x12 is too directional on stage but a 2nd extension cab gives you great flexibility.

_tom_ · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:39:29 PM »

2x12 is what I would suggest. I have one for both bedroom practice and gigging and it works well. Mines flex back, so I use the closed back for at home which sounds a bit better (better for recording as well), and open back for gigs/band practice as it tends to allow me to hear myself better and fills the room better - its not as directional..

I would like a 4x12 just because they look cooler, and probably have "bigger" bass, but they're too much hassle to move around and not really necessary unless you're playing metal imho.

gwEm · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:44:23 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

4x12, of course! PDT_008

call that a mans cab? pfff ;)

Twinfan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:56:56 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

I would like a 4x12 just because they look cooler, and probably have "bigger" bass, but they're too much hassle to move around and not really necessary unless you're playing metal imho.

They're necessary if you play in any LOUD band ;)

_tom_ · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:57:35 PM »

hmm I dunno.. my 2x12 shakes the house when I get to have my volume above 2 :twisted:

Brow · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2007, 05:58:29 PM »

I have a 1x12 Award Session cab with a Celestion Classic Lead 80 in it that I use alot for gigging and have no problems at all with being heard :)

I also have a Marshall 2x12 cab, but that mainly gets used when we're playing a longer set or on a stage where space isn't too much of an issue.

JDC · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2007, 06:53:04 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

2x12 is what I would suggest. I have one for both bedroom practice and gigging and it works well. Mines flex back, so I use the closed back for at home which sounds a bit better (better for recording as well), and open back for gigs/band practice as it tends to allow me to hear myself better and fills the room better - its not as directional..

I would like a 4x12 just because they look cooler, and probably have "bigger" bass, but they're too much hassle to move around and not really necessary unless you're playing metal imho.

i play metal...

Ted · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2007, 09:36:15 PM »

Quote from: Tellboy

Quote from: gwEm
1x12 is a good solution for practise and home recording if you have a high quality one. not a good idea for gigging as the sound won't project.

lol - now you have 3 pieces of confilicting advice.

4 pieces now :? - get a 1x12 for home/practise and a 2nd 1x12 for gigging. I found that a single 1x12 is too directional on stage but a 2nd extension cab gives you great flexibility.

+ 1

Bird · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2007, 09:48:04 PM »

Most guitar players are way too loud, just ask your bass player

, so I'd say the 2x12 for gigs. You can always add a 2nd one if you're playing really big gigs.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2007, 10:11:37 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

2x12 is what I would suggest. I have one for both bedroom practice and gigging and it works well. Mines flex back, so I use the closed back for at home which sounds a bit better (better for recording as well), and open back for gigs/band practice as it tends to allow me to hear myself better and fills the room better - its not as directional..

I would like a 4x12 just because they look cooler, and probably have "bigger" bass, but they're too much hassle to move around and not really necessary unless you're playing metal imho.

Haha wtf?! how did you come to that conclusion? like Twinfan said if you need to play loud you get a 4x12, that goes for any genre.
Why do you think rock bands have the walls of Marshall cabs!! :p

_tom_ · « **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2007, 10:16:46 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

Quote from: _tom_
2x12 is what I would suggest. I have one for both bedroom practice and gigging and it works well. Mines flex back, so I use the closed back for at home which sounds a bit better (better for recording as well), and open back for gigs/band practice as it tends to allow me to hear myself better and fills the room better - its not as directional..

I would like a 4x12 just because they look cooler, and probably have "bigger" bass, but they're too much hassle to move around and not really necessary unless you're playing metal imho.

Haha wtf?! how did you come to that conclusion? like Twinfan said if you need to play loud you get a 4x12, that goes for any genre.
Why do you think rock bands have the walls of Marshall cabs!! :p

For the image, a 4x12 does look cooler. 50w valve into a 2x12 is plenty loud enough for anything, if you think otherwise you must have bad hearing, or have never heard of something called a PA :lol: