Emimence Swamp Thang Speaker

[JumpMarine]

I just won one from Avatar Speakers off of ebay, anyone have one? What do you think? It's listed as being for a closed back cab, so how much would be lost in an open back application?

 

[JumpMarine]

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Bump

 

[JumpMarine]

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Here's my first impressions of this speaker. Great mids and low end, smooth but not spikey top end, VERY loud. I put it in my JCM combo cab first and didn't like the results at all. When I had it pulled away from the wall it lost a ton of lowend out the back of the open cab. I then pushed the cab against the wall to cap off some of the lost lowend. It helped, but it was a bit much for the tubes and caused a bit too much vibration. I then put it in my extention 1x12 cab. The lowend came back some since the cab has a 2/3 closed back. I also pushed this cab against the wall to seal off the back and the lowend really came out. Can't wait to try this in a fully closed or front ported cab. This speaker really shines under gain but loses some of the chimeyness that I got when playing my Tele neck pup clean through the stock Celestion G12 Heritage speakers. I'll add to this post as the speaker breaks in more.

 

[PUCKBOY99]

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I was curious about that whole new Patriot/Redcoat line...esp. the Private Jack & the Red Fang.

I thought the Private Jack & Texas Heat would be a good combo......

Keep us updated!!!

 

[drew_half_empty]

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I got a red white & blues on order

supposed to be like an american sounding v30

but we'll see how it works out

 

[PUCKBOY99]

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Definitely fill us in!

 

[Scott_F]

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I have two Red Fangs in my Bad Cat. Very nice speakers. Similar to the Celestion Blues that are twice as much.

I also put a pair of Texas Heats into my 68 Pro Reverb and it helped tremendously. I like them a lot.

In fact, I put a set of 10" Copperheads in my 2x10 5F4 Tweed Super and they sound great in there.

I guess I have 6 of them in total. What does that tell you? (either I'm dense or I like them a lot, you choose)

 

[drew_half_empty]

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what are the texas heats like? that was my second choice behind the red white & blues

 

[Benjy_26]

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Here's my first impressions of this speaker. Great mids and low end, smooth but not spikey top end, VERY loud. I put it in my JCM combo cab first and didn't like the results at all. When I had it pulled away from the wall it lost a ton of lowend out the back of the open cab. I then pushed the cab against the wall to cap off some of the lost lowend. It helped, but it was a bit much for the tubes and caused a bit too much vibration. I then put it in my extention 1x12 cab. The lowend came back some since the cab has a 2/3 closed back. I also pushed this cab against the wall to seal off the back and the lowend really came out. Can't wait to try this in a fully closed or front ported cab. This speaker really shines under gain but loses some of the chimeyness that I got when playing my Tele neck pup clean through the stock Celestion G12 Heritage speakers. I'll add to this post as the speaker breaks in more.

Your description sounds a lot like the EV 12L I have in a sealed cab. I might have to try the Swamp Thang (EV's are way expensive). BTW, how heavy is it? What's the power handling?

 

[Rich_T]

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hmm, sounds like one for me to try out. something fat and warm for a closed back cab? just what i need!

 

[Scott_F]

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the texas heats are more like traditional Jensen c12's.

 

[JumpMarine]

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Your description sounds a lot like the EV 12L I have in a sealed cab. I might have to try the Swamp Thang (EV's are way expensive). BTW, how heavy is it? What's the power handling?

Weight-13lbs
Magnet-59oz
Power Rating-150w/300w peak

You just can't beat getting these on Ebay, straight from Avatar Speakers for around $45-55.

 

[JumpMarine]

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the texas heats are more like traditional Jensen c12's.

That's originally what I was bidding for, but just missed it. I really liked the tone data on this one.

 

[JumpMarine]

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I have two Red Fangs in my Bad Cat. Very nice speakers. Similar to the Celestion Blues that are twice as much.

I also put a pair of Texas Heats into my 68 Pro Reverb and it helped tremendously. I like them a lot.

In fact, I put a set of 10" Copperheads in my 2x10 5F4 Tweed Super and they sound great in there.

I guess I have 6 of them in total. What does that tell you? (either I'm dense or I like them a lot, you choose)

Scott you sure have good taste in gear!

 

[Benjy_26]

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Weight-13lbs
Magnet-59oz
Power Rating-150w/300w peak

You just can't beat getting these on Ebay, straight from Avatar Speakers for around $45-55.

Thanks a lot! It seems to be a clone of my Electro Voice ( I love it in a sealed back!). I've wanted to build a 2x12 sealed with the EV's but they run about $150 each. :saeek:

The Eminence is much better pricewise. :burnout:

 

[drew_half_empty]

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yeah, only thing about avatar is they only carry certain speakers

they didn't have the red white & blues so i had to order it seperate

 

[Scott_F]

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Scott you sure have good taste in gear!

if you think that's good, you should see my wife.... :wall:

 

[JumpMarine]

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if you think that's good, you should see my wife.... :wall:

LOL, you two have a great time in NY. I'm guessing that she really deserves it!