Members mcmurray Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey guys. I'm about to pull the trigger on a new HT-5R head, but can't decide which cabinet to use. Should I go 1x12 or 2x12? Considering a 1x12 Orange V30 cab. Would this be suitable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 I bet an Orange 1x12 would sound wunderbar. I use mine with an Avatar 2x12 loaded with V30s. I think V30s are a good match for the HT-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gt_jumper Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 1960a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcmurray Posted August 2, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Has anyone got the Blackstar 1x12 cab? can the speaker be changed in these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chippy Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 KL:oPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nikkro Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 i have a marshall 2x12 with greenbacks that sounds badass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chippy Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 Has anyone got the Blackstar 1x12 cab? can the speaker be changed in these? They absolutely can be changed, but the cab will still be open back, which is a deal-breaker for me. If you want an open back cab, go for it; nothing else will match the aesthetics of the amp better. But before you change the speaker, try it out for a while & see if a change would really be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jshaffer20 Posted August 2, 2011 Members Share Posted August 2, 2011 WGS Reaper with a Blackstar is pure WIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcmurray Posted August 3, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 They absolutely can be changed, but the cab will still be open back, which is a deal-breaker for me. I'm thinking the same thing mate. Found a closed back Orange 1x12 (Celestion V30) for a decent price locally, think I'll go with that.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Z-monster Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I bought a HT-5 head with the ht-110 cab to go along with it, there was a special going on to buy the mini stack and it was my second amp purchase. I've been playing for about 3.5 years. Thing sounded pretty good compared to the Line 6 spider amp I started with. Monday I picked up an Avatar 2x12 with Vintage 30 speakers with a closed back. All I can say is WOW, I really didn't know any better and the cab made a HUGE difference in the depth of the sound and the quality. I'm sure most of the guys who will answer have a lot more experience then I do but there is no way I'll ever go back to a single speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schiz Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I bought a HT-5 head with the ht-110 cab to go along with it, there was a special going on to buy the mini stack and it was my second amp purchase. I've been playing for about 3.5 years. Thing sounded pretty good compared to the Line 6 spider amp I started with. Monday I picked up an Avatar 2x12 with Vintage 30 speakers with a closed back. All I can say is WOW, I really didn't know any better and the cab made a HUGE difference in the depth of the sound and the quality. I'm sure most of the guys who will answer have a lot more experience then I do but there is no way I'll ever go back to a single speaker. I dont think the difference youre hearing is the 1 vs 2 speaker. Its the 1x10 vs 1x12. A 12" speaker blows a 10" speaker away! Especially when it comes to the Ht5 head. Purely my opinion, but Ill be their are loads of others thatll agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schiz Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hey guys.I'm about to pull the trigger on a new HT-5R head, but can't decide which cabinet to use.Should I go 1x12 or 2x12? Considering a 1x12 Orange V30 cab. Would this be suitable? So where exactly are you buying the head? And whats it going for? I did a Google search and all I got was an eBay listing for one. Who sells this thing now anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rampage Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 6x12 with EV-12Ls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schiz Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm thinking the same thing mate. Found a closed back Orange 1x12 (Celestion V30) for a decent price locally, think I'll go with that. Cheers I dont think you can go wrong with the V30 paired with the HT5 heads. Ive tried other speakers/cabs and the others just didnt seem to do the amp justice. FWIW: Im using a closed back Avatar 1x12 with a Vintage 30 for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Z-monster Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I bought a HT-5 head with the ht-110 cab to go along with it, there was a special going on to buy the mini stack and it was my second amp purchase. I've been playing for about 3.5 years. Thing sounded pretty good compared to the Line 6 spider amp I started with. Monday I picked up an Avatar 2x12 with Vintage 30 speakers with a closed back. All I can say is WOW, I really didn't know any better and the cab made a HUGE difference in the depth of the sound and the quality. I'm sure most of the guys who will answer have a lot more experience then I do but there is no way I'll ever go back to a single speaker. Fair enough, as I said I'm pretty green in general. I had a 75w Spider amp and moved to a 5 watt tube amp and noticed a pretty big change in sound. I didn't think 2 inches on a speaker would have that much impact, I thought it was a combination of 2" plus an extra speaker plus a larger closed cabinet. Thanks for setting me staight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schiz Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Fair enough, as I said I'm pretty green in general. I had a 75w Spider amp and moved to a 5 watt tube amp and noticed a pretty big change in sound. I didn't think 2 inches on a speaker would have that much impact, I thought it was a combination of 2" plus an extra speaker plus a larger closed cabinet. Thanks for setting me staight I was in the same boat years ago playing with a crappy Spider amp. Once I bought an actual tube amp - I was blown away! Nothing like it in the world! If you get a chance sometime, plug your head into a closed back 1x12 and see what your ears think. That 2x12 will definitely have a lot more "depth" Im guessing. And welcome to the wonderful world of gear whoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind Riot Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 If anyone is on a budget with this I think the Jet City JCA12s 1x12" cab is a solid choice, and it's available really cheap. $130 for an Eminence loaded oversize 1x12 is a steal. It's what I'm using with mine, and it sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Z-monster Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I was in the same boat years ago playing with a crappy Spider amp. Once I bought an actual tube amp - I was blown away! Nothing like it in the world! If you get a chance sometime, plug your head into a closed back 1x12 and see what your ears think. That 2x12 will definitely have a lot more "depth" Im guessing. And welcome to the wonderful world of gear whoring! Thanks and I will give it a try. As I said I am blown away by how much better the avatar cab sounds compared to the HT-110, I'd say close to the improvement moving from the Line 6 to the a tube amp. That big a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Anomaly Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 6x12 with EV-12Ls. you both win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zhorellski Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 I'm on the market too for a cab with my mini amp Randall RM22.. current cab I use is a 4x10 celestion g10, not much bass as I wanted too unless I jacked up the density knob on the amp.. looking to prolly get a 2x12 with Hellatone 30 and hellatone 60! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Razsan Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 Didn't like it with an Avatar 2x12 loaded with Lead 80's but really like it through a Crate 1x12 with a Celestion GK-100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mind Riot Posted August 3, 2011 Members Share Posted August 3, 2011 So where exactly are you buying the head? And whats it going for? I did a Google search and all I got was an eBay listing for one. Who sells this thing now anyway? AMS is the only place I've seen it so far, at least in terms of having one in stock. And I do mean one. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BLC-HT5R-LIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcmurray Posted August 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ordered HT-5R head and Orange PPC112 closed back V30 cab Really looking forward to having a real amp and cab after years stuffing around with modellers and other crappy gear. So where exactly are you buying the head? And whats it going for? I did a Google search and all I got was an eBay listing for one. Who sells this thing now anyway? Well, I'm in Australia so we get shafted on the price as usual. HT-5R: http://www.iconmusic.com.au/store/amps/electric-guitar-amps/blackstar-amps/blackstar-ht-5hr-5watt-all-valve-head-with-reverb.html PPC112: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380357899176&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Razsan Posted August 4, 2011 Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ordered HT-5R head and Orange PPC112 closed back V30 cab Really looking forward to having a real amp and cab after years stuffing around with modellers and other crappy gear. Well, I'm in Australia so we get shafted on the price as usual. HT-5R: http://www.iconmusic.com.au/store/amps/electric-guitar-amps/blackstar-amps/blackstar-ht-5hr-5watt-all-valve-head-with-reverb.html PPC112: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380357899176&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Just curious, allegedly the HT-5R was going to add the ability to hear your speaker output as well as the emulated out...which is NOT a feature of the original HT-5. The HT-20 does it by using the master volume on the amp. I don't see one on the HT-5R. Anyone heard anything on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcmurray Posted August 4, 2011 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2011 I believe that is the case, the default scenario is the speaker still outputs with the emulated out in use, the speaker can be turned off by flipping the standby switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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