Need some help with speakers

[Pestilent Sleep]

I want to get a new empty 212, or I might just reload a Recto 212, but I'm having a tough time deciding on speakers. I need a pair that will really bang out some low end, so I've been thinking Swamp Thangs, but does anyone know how well they'd mesh with a Veteran 30? My current amp is a 6505+ 112 and my guitar is a PRS Singlecut.

Also, I sometimes use a Krank cab instead of the internal V30 speaker (for gigs that aren't miced), so I'd need the speakers to mesh well with that too! The Krank sounds great, but only when you get the speakers pumping, so the 212 would need to keep up. I'm obviously open to options and opinions, but the 2 speakers together can't run me more than $200.

 

[cakire82]

Re: Need some help with speakers

Swamp Thangs sounds great but there are a little dark for my taste. You can go for a Tonker (8 or 16 ohms) if you like more balanced tone. Or its closest Celestion equal G12K-100 (only in 8ohms though)

On the other side if you are looking for something to mix with V30s G12T-75 would be the perfect candidate.

You can get these used or you can get them for under 200 from http://www.avatarspeakers.com/ new.

 

[tonefreak1527]

Re: Need some help with speakers

Swamp thing+Texas heat

 

[John E Rokker]

Re: Need some help with speakers

the G12H30 + Vin30 might just be the ticket you're looking for.

 

[Pestilent Sleep]

Re: Need some help with speakers

Celestions are too pricey, I'd only be able to afford one even if I went through Avatar (already looked into it), and I'm not really too big of a fan of them anyway.

I'll definitely look into the Tonker though! I just need some high powered speakers, I'm not a huge fan of speaker breakup. A little is good, but I don't like losing the tight bass response.

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: Need some help with speakers

Swamps aren't really meant to be run on their own, unless you have an open back combo or something, but in my experience, which has been mixing them with emi governors (v30's) and wizards (g12h30's), pretty much anything else you put with them that has some detail is gonna make it sound like you want it to. I mean they're not THAT overpowering, and I think were sort of made to compliment other speakers.

I think adding a veteran 30 or any other v30 clone would get you what you want

 

[Pestilent Sleep]

Re: Need some help with speakers

Swamps aren't really meant to be run on their own, unless you have an open back combo or something, but in my experience, which has been mixing them with emi governors (v30's) and wizards (g12h30's), pretty much anything else you put with them that has some detail is gonna make it sound like you want it to. I mean they're not THAT overpowering, and I think were sort of made to compliment other speakers.

I think adding a veteran 30 or any other v30 clone would get you what you want

Actually, I mentioned that I have a Veteran 30 in the mix! I definitely wouldn't be running the Swamp Thangs by themselves, they'd either be with one Vet 30 or a 412 loaded with Emi Lengends.