Best Speakers For 4×12?

['59]

I'm looking to replace the speakers in my Marshall 4x12. The current cheap speakers aren't really doing it for me, boomy bass, almost nonexistant mids, and ice pick highs. I was looking for some nice budget- maybe WGS- speakers that could get me a nice classic rock tone. I love the tone of my 1x10 with this amp, so I know it's the 4x12 that's the problem. There's just a volume issue with the smaller cab.

I'm looking to do the ol' 2 different sets of speakers in an x pattern thing. I want a decent, but not overbearing amount of bass, big powerful mids, and a slightly rolled off high end, but still able to do cleans. The one thing I know is I'm in the group that doesn't like V30s, but I do kinda like Greenbacks from what I've heard of them.

[Ayrton]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

What is in there now?

[Chistopher]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

If the OP is referring to the same problem Marshall 412 he has in the past, it has a set of G12E-60s. This is basically a cheap and crappy version of the G12-60, which is a special edition Vintage 30 with a slightly darker voicing. I replaced the G12Es in my MX412 set with a set of G12s and the tone radically improved, but they are a bit pricey, and you're looking for cheaper speakers.

I'll say that you should consider the impedance of the speakers to make sure they match if you do end up going with mixing and matching, as well as considering to make sure that your amp is built to work with the combined impedance of the speakers, if you do decide to change from the stock 16 ohm total. And also consider speaker efficiency, you don't want one set to over power the other.

['59]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

That is correct, I am still using the MX412. I actually just got someone to buy the speakers all four for $165, which isn't bad considering I got the whole cab for $275.

[Ayrton]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

These are still on sale

https://avatarspeakers.com/shop/speakers/g12-35xc/

Excellent bang for the buck here

https://www.parts-express.com/peavey-pro-12-low-frequency-12-speaker-driver--294-3124

[metlking]

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These are great and affordable! Only available in 8Ω though...if that's an issue.

http://www.eminence.com/speakers/speaker-detail/?model=Legend_GB128

[Ayrton]

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Gotta love prime

https://www.amazon.com/Eminence-Legend-Guitar-Speaker-Watts/dp/B007RWXWSG/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_267_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=P0B92F6TRJ9FCDPZQCQK&th=1

[Chickenwings]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

closed back 4x12...
greenbacks if you want warm and forgiving,
or g12h30s if you want to sound like hendrix

[Gtrjunior]

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I have a 2x12 with one Greenback and one G12t-75. I think that would do what you’re looking for.
The greenback is actually a Splawn Small Block. They are made by Eminence and are basically a 55W Greenback. They sound fantastic. You have to buy them through Splawn though. Iirc $95....?

[Lewguitar]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

closed back 4x12...
greenbacks if you want warm and forgiving,
or g12h30s if you want to sound like hendrix

The 75Hz G12H30’s would be my first choice. But they’re not cheap.

['59]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

Thanks for the options, but some of these are too pricey, I'm trying to stay in the sub-$100 per speaker range. As for impedance being an issue, my amp can handle both 8Ω and 16Ω.

[Van Noord]

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What's your amp wattage?

['59]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

5w, but I'm thinking about replacing it with a 20w Joyo Bantamp.

[speed2dirt]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

Thanks for the options, but some of these are too pricey, I'm trying to stay in the sub-$100 per speaker range.

If you're willing to spend up to $400 on speakers, I'd sell that MX cab unloaded on Craigslist for $100. Take the $265 you just got out of selling that MX cab, add in the $400 you're willing to spend on speakers, and get a good used cab with quality speakers. I'd recommend looking at Bogner, Mesa, or Orange depending on the flavor you're after. A good quality cab will beat that MX cab regardless of speakers. And depending on where you're located, buying a good used cab will be cheaper than fixing the old one.

[Rex_Rocker]

Re: Best Speakers For 4×12?

Well, Green Berets are WGS's take on the Greenback.

And if you're replacing them all four speakers, take a look into the Eminence Legend GB12's.