Describe differences b/w 2x12 and 4x10 speaker?

[G&Legacy]

What are the differences in tonal characteristics between the two...? Will a 4x10 be louder than 2x12 with the same power section?

 

[arbiter]

Re: Describe differences b/w 2x12 and 4x10 speaker?

well yes, four speakers push more air than two. it sounds fuller with more low end.

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: Describe differences b/w 2x12 and 4x10 speaker?

well yes, four speakers push more air than two. it sounds fuller with more low end.

That's true. It gives a fuller sound, but makes for a much heavier amp to lug around.

 

[EveryMn]

Re: Describe differences b/w 2x12 and 4x10 speaker?

12s are typically fuller/more low-end than 10s, though.

 

[3th3r]

Re: Describe differences b/w 2x12 and 4x10 speaker?

4x10" cab: 4 x (3.14 x 5 x 5) = 314"
2x12" cab: 2 x (3.14 x 6 x 6) = 227"

More bass requires more air, which requires more speaker. Theoretically, With 4 10" speakers, you have approx. 38% more area pushing air than with 2 12" speakers, so you will have deeper bass.

I say theoretically because speakers and cabs are not perfect devices, so differences in construction, materials, rating, cabinet, etc. between the 4x10 and the 2x12 cabs need to be taken into consideration.

Everything else being equal (which it never is), the bass of 4x10 cabs will generally sound "tighter" than that of 2x12 cabs.

 

[G&Legacy]

Re: Describe differences b/w 2x12 and 4x10 speaker?

Okay thanks well what I am really getting at is the tech 21 power engine 60...the 2x12 is $449 and the 4x10 is $569 and I was wondering what would be the main differences. And it would need to go loud because my band practice levels are super high