First I have 2 Celestion Super 65 8 Ohm speakers 12" speakers with very low hours on them.
Nothing special, but they do sound rather nice for what they are. $30 shipped each.
Second I have a new and unused Austin Speaker Works KTS-70 12" 8 ohm speaker. They list for $239 direct. Buy this for...
The verdict is in. With just a little noodling on my Vox I would say Al2 is better than the Al5 it comes with. It has more of a woman tone. Not muddy at all. You can definately hear a shift in the EQ.
This doesn't mean it's the end all for everyone..I like it better than stock.
Tests at 17.11k no marking on bobbins. Originally had a cover? 4 conductor wiring about 5" of lead. Good shape. Acquired in a trade. I have no trem guitar so really no use for it.
Sell for $40 shipped Cont US or trade for something tasty in a gibby spaced humbucker-prefer sans cover.
I finally got up the nerve to take the ceramic magnets out of my "vintage Deans" and insert Al 2s. I figured WTH I can alway buy something I know I like if the experiment goes south. I was very pleasntly surprised at the positive results from Al 2s and leaving the covers off. I have no urge to...