Light, compact 2x12 cabs - any tips?

[digitalscream]

So, having dragged my fat sorry arse around Youtube, and listened to various speaker comparisons, I think my head is now about to explode, as I'm totally confused as to which one to select. It's fair to say that despite being a hi-fi buff, I was staggered by the differences in sounds. First I thought the Eminence PJ was nice, but then the V30 came in, and I changed my mind. Having then surfed on to a shedload of other comparsions, I'm buggered if I know which one is for me. I feel like Indecisive Dave from the Fast Show.

I've found that a great way to add some balls to the sound of a V30 is to pair it with a G12T-75. The G12T isn't as efficient as the V30, so it's not as loud, but it has a better bottom end (in comparison with the V30's mid-range emphasis) so it rounds it out a bit.

I think the G12T-75 is an unfairly-maligned speaker, myself.

[cm01]

If you can find one I can highly recommend the Bogner Alchemist 2x12 - best sounding cab I've owned, not too heavy and has sounded great with every amp I've paired it with

[ICBM]

I've found that a great way to add some balls to the sound of a V30 is to pair it with a G12T-75. The G12T isn't as efficient as the V30, so it's not as loud, but it has a better bottom end (in comparison with the V30's mid-range emphasis) so it rounds it out a bit.

I think the G12T-75 is an unfairly-maligned speaker, myself.

I don't think it sounds very good on its own, or multiples without mixing with other speakers - I find it thin-sounding, boomy and buzzy - but it does work well in pairs with more middy-sounding ones.

It's not *that* bad though, I agree - it still sounds better than most non-Classic series Celestions. It's also a very good upgrade for cheap solid-state amps since it's inherent loose sound goes some way to make the amp sound less stiff and 'solid state'.

[chillidoggy]

I guess I'm just going to have to stick to the old V30.

[chillidoggy]

For those interested, the Roadkill Badger weighs 11kg unloaded, this from the manufacturer.

[chillidoggy]

Having just mentioned it to Mrs Chilli, she asked if I would be collecting it, or simply scraping it off the road.

Boom, boom!

[ToeKnee]

Hey Gear addict.

Just wondered if you ever managed to get this sorted? I am thinking of ordering a couple of roadkills this month

[GearAddict]

Ha!

Yes, I did.



Unfortunately, I'm not really getting on with it - I'm just not that keen on the sound of the TH-30 through it. Kind of annoying having got it specially in Orange orange! It's on ebay atm, starting at 199. If you want an orange one I'd take an offer though!