2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

[brit84]

Im looking for a 2x12 cabinet to go with my Genz-Benz El Diablo 100 head. I play metal and like low end but want versatility. Im currently playing through the HH vintage premiers in my laney vc100 combo and like them but im keeping options open. Any suggestions?

Also, do many of you have cabs with two different speakers in them? Im going to try my friend's mesa roadking cab sometime but im unsure about having two different speakers in one cab? any problems with this?

thanks

 

[Stratman]

Re: 2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

My little jimi has two 12's.

Weber Blue Dog and Silver Bell.

Great range of tone

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: 2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

Mixing and matching speakers is a great way to get a more full tone with more texture to it...

 

[brit84]

Re: 2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

bump

 

[SoCalSteve]

Re: 2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

The Splawn cabs get rave reviews. There are a couple on ebay right now. Sticking with the Splawn theme (can't help it!) Scott Splawn recommends the Eminence Governor and Man-O-War. To me the guy has a great ear and I went with this pair in my 2x12 cab. For 4x12 do an X pattern.

 

[aleclee]

Re: 2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

EarCandy Buzz Bomb. It's the biggest sounding 2x12 I've ever played (incl the G-Flex).

The one issue with mixing speakers in a cab is when you mic them. Your miked tone is compromised since you then lack the benefit of the blended tone going into the board.

 

[jeremy]

Re: 2x12 suggestions and mixing speakers

i use a fender vibro king 2x12 with a g12h-30w and v30

great combo