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Re: speaker question

4/18/2000 9:06 PM
Jim S.	Re: speaker question Is your amp a 50-watt, 1x12 combo? I think they came standard with a Celestion Vintage 30 (which is rated for 60 watts RMS). I personally never cared much for the sound of the EV12L in combo amps. To my ears, it's not that these speakers are overly bright, but its the CHARACTER of their upper frequencies that can sometimes be annoying. They seems to have a brash "steely" quality that can make an amp seem harsh unless the presence control is turned way down. I don't know of any high-powered (200 watts RMS handling capacity or more) speakers to recommend, but I would have to wonder if you wouldn't be happier with a good Celestion speaker. Choices that would work well are: Vintage 30, Classic 80, or the heavy-duty 100 watt model (which might be hard to find). The Vintage 30 has more upper midrange than the Classic 80. I think you would find any of these to sound warmer than the EV, with a more extended but smoother and more musical high end. Celestions just seem to be good at translating the Marshall crunch tone. This is just my opinion, of course.

4/18/2000 9:06 PM

Jim S.

Re: speaker question

Is your amp a 50-watt, 1x12 combo? I think they came standard with a Celestion Vintage 30 (which is rated for 60 watts RMS).

I personally never cared much for the sound of the EV12L in combo amps. To my ears, it's not that these speakers are overly bright, but its the CHARACTER of their upper frequencies that can sometimes be annoying. They seems to have a brash "steely" quality that can make an amp seem harsh unless the presence control is turned way down.

I don't know of any high-powered (200 watts RMS handling capacity or more) speakers to recommend, but I would have to wonder if you wouldn't be happier with a good Celestion speaker. Choices that would work well are: Vintage 30, Classic 80, or the heavy-duty 100 watt model (which might be hard to find). The Vintage 30 has more upper midrange than the Classic 80. I think you would find any of these to sound warmer than the EV, with a more extended but smoother and more musical high end. Celestions just seem to be good at translating the Marshall crunch tone. This is just my opinion, of course.

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dale jim,you pretty much... -- 4/19/2000 3:16 AM