Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

[Televators]

I was wondering if theres that much tone differnce between a 4x12 and 2 2x12s? Is there a noticable lose in "punch"?

 

[krankguitarist]

Re: Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

Depends on the quality of the materials and construction of either cab. A well made 2X12 will knock a cheap 4X12 out of the water any day.

 

[greendy123]

Re: Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

If quality is the same for both cabs the 4x12 will have more bass. 4x12's definitely spread sound more and seem louder because of that.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

I find that 2x12's sound tighter and have a bit of added compression - I like this, you may not. They also have less bass, but it's easily eq'd around.

 

[WhoFan]

Re: Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

I want a Marshall 2x12 oneday.... i saw a nice used 80's JCM 800 era 2x12 but the guy would not sell it without the head.... The only reason i want a 2x12 is a 4x12 will no longer sit in my new car.... a 05 Camry.... right now i use a Marshall 1x12 but a 2x12 may come in handy...... for sound reasons i'd love the 4x12

 

[esandes]

Re: Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

i'd get the 2x12. i had the marshall 1936 2x12 and it was great. it sounded just like a 4x12 but was very portable. the extra 2 speakers are not worth the backbreaking transport issues.

 

[midnite_man]

Re: Differences between 4x12 and 2x12

I use a 2 x 12 cab with my Marshall DSL50, and it sounds very punchy and very loud when cranked....but tight. I'm using Vintage 30's for speakers, and they sound pretty nice.

....Bob