Speaker recommendations for Blackstar 10 AE with EL84 tubes

[ezlos2112]

Looking for recommendations on upgrading the stock speaker in a Blackstar 10 AE EL84. The amp is 10 W with 16 OHM Celestion 70/80 65w. I like blues and rock (all types), and looking for that low end growl that I can get without pedals (built in boost), and will be brightened by some OD (TS type)
Thanks

 

[ehdwuld]

is that one a 10 inch speaker?

 

[Lewguitar]

What model speaker is in it now? Is it one of those Celestion V series 12" speakers? I kinda like those.

 

[GreatOz]

I use a Celestion V-Type with my amps, both a Blackstar HT5R MkII and a Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 and I like it a lot for those styles.

 

[Lewguitar]

I use a Celestion V-Type with my amps, both a Blackstar HT5R MkII and a Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 and I like it a lot for those styles.

Me too. My Blackstar Artist 30 has a pair of those. They're not Vintage 30's. They're the V series with a big V on the magnet label. Smooth tone. Good speakers.

 

[ezlos2112]

It comes with a 12” 16 ohm Celestion 70/80 speaker 65 watt

 

[Lewguitar]

It comes with a 12” 16 ohm Celestion 70/80 speaker 65 watt

I've never played one but they seem to be universally disliked and thought of as being cheap.

Just going by what I've read about them. I have no experience with that model at all.

So you want a better speaker that growls more?

You're going to have to spend about $100. or more for a Celestion.

Is your amp worth it? That's kind of an inexpensive amp.

I wonder if you'd like a Celestion Greenback?

Or a V series 12?

 

[Mincer]

The 70/80 is used in the Tech 21 Trademark 60 I have...it sounds great in that.

 

[Lewguitar]

The online reviews for the 70/80 are not so good. That's all I'm saying. I've never played through one. Got no bone to pick at all.

But google "Celestion 70/80 review" and see what people say about them.

Some people like them, some people say they sound "neutral" and a lot think they're awful.

I have no opinion at all.

Celestion Seventy-80s | The Gear Page

 

[Mincer]

Oh I know. Maybe the 'analog modeling' of the Tech 21 brings out a better sound. I never used it in something like a Deluxe.

 

[BenPerkins]

The 10” Creamback sounds nice


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[ehdwuld]

I think I saw a 10 inch cannibus rex That would be my recommendation:32:

 

[Lewguitar]

The speaker is a 12. Not a 10. Maybe the OP needs a good overdrive pedal or a better amp more than a speaker swap.

 

[ezlos2112]

I think I am going to go with the Eminence Governor

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I'd go for a Greenback, a G12-EVH, or a Creamback. All of those are growly, warm, and woody.