Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
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King IzzO)))
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
I thought the K100 sounds like a more low end/mid oriented T75. Cool speakers, what I'm gonna put in my G-Flex, eventually.
I thought the K100 sounds like a more low end/mid oriented T75. Cool speakers, what I'm gonna put in my G-Flex, eventually.
papersoul
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Chickenwings
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
I have not tried the classic lead 80s, but from my experience with the g12k100 (previously the g12H100) with a couple of amps, i can say that its a really strong a gutsy speaker. It does not have a lot of top end detail but it has a lot more mid grunt than a g12T75, and less of the cutting spike that v30s have. Great speakers for rock.
I have not tried the classic lead 80s, but from my experience with the g12k100 (previously the g12H100) with a couple of amps, i can say that its a really strong a gutsy speaker. It does not have a lot of top end detail but it has a lot more mid grunt than a g12T75, and less of the cutting spike that v30s have. Great speakers for rock.
SrDeMaFp
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
I'd agree with that. Killer speakers for heavier tones!
I'd agree with that. Killer speakers for heavier tones!
Van Noord
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
I've got four 100 watt H&K labeled Rockdrivers in my H&K cab. The cab is from the early nineties and I know H&K used Celestion for their OEM stuff, and later also used Eminence.
These are 8 ohm speakers and I'm beginning to think they are actually GK-100's. They are not far off from what I can tell, and visually they look nearly identical.
I've got four 100 watt H&K labeled Rockdrivers in my H&K cab. The cab is from the early nineties and I know H&K used Celestion for their OEM stuff, and later also used Eminence.
These are 8 ohm speakers and I'm beginning to think they are actually GK-100's. They are not far off from what I can tell, and visually they look nearly identical.
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papersoul
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
Just put two G12K-100s in my one cab replacing the CL-80s. The 80s seem to have more mids, the K-100s are bigger sounding overall and very balanced. Remind me of a mix of the G12H-30 and G12-65, nice and warm. Great classic rock speakers, killer clean tones, great jazz speakers, perfect for any style I throw at them. They beat out my Scumbacks as well. Right now my favorite speakers are G12K-100s, V30s and Lynchbacks.
Just put two G12K-100s in my one cab replacing the CL-80s. The 80s seem to have more mids, the K-100s are bigger sounding overall and very balanced. Remind me of a mix of the G12H-30 and G12-65, nice and warm. Great classic rock speakers, killer clean tones, great jazz speakers, perfect for any style I throw at them. They beat out my Scumbacks as well. Right now my favorite speakers are G12K-100s, V30s and Lynchbacks.
Red_Label
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You guys are making me gas for the 100s now. I've always been curious about them. I dig the tones that I'm getting for modern rock/metal out of my two 4X12s loaded with T75s and V30s (both in an X pattern). But I would really like to hear a cab loaded with either all K100s, or an X pattern of K100s and V30s.
You guys are making me gas for the 100s now. I've always been curious about them. I dig the tones that I'm getting for modern rock/metal out of my two 4X12s loaded with T75s and V30s (both in an X pattern). But I would really like to hear a cab loaded with either all K100s, or an X pattern of K100s and V30s.
Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
I've been diggin' the G12K-100s for about 5 years now. Great all around do everything speaker. Lush and rich lows and mids. I find that the highs are very ample, just not harsh or piercing...smooth and warm, yet I can still manage to get some great country chime/clang out of them when I want.
I've been diggin' the G12K-100s for about 5 years now. Great all around do everything speaker. Lush and rich lows and mids. I find that the highs are very ample, just not harsh or piercing...smooth and warm, yet I can still manage to get some great country chime/clang out of them when I want.
papersoul
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
I hear people complain that they are stiff, but I don't think so at all.
I hear people complain that they are stiff, but I don't think so at all.
King IzzO)))
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
Play them loud and they aren't stiff.
Play them loud and they aren't stiff.
papersoul
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papersoul
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Re: Celestion G12K-100 VS. Classic Lead 80?
Some guys claim these are speakers for metal. I disagree! What style or styles do you play?
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