Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 In a couple of months I plan to buy either a 2x12 or a 4x12. I play active pickups into a modded marshall JCM800 2210 (high gain preamp with KT88's) and like a percussive strong mid range pick attack tone, like helloween, priest etc. I really love the V30 in my 1x12, great mid range response, just sounds way better than the V60 and GT100 I have tried and I used to own a marshall 4x12 with GT75s and really didnt like them, really harsh upper mids. So I guess I want a 4x12 with V30's or something similar. Im hoping a 4x12 will provide a little bit more bass than my 1x12, but even though Im into metal, im not really into downtuned bassy, hard to hear live tones! Any recommendations? any price range, but i live in the U.K. so cant get Avatar or other U.S. makes easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 ENGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pioneerprogress Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 k100's. Find a mode four cab. I think some orange cabs have them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Savo Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 ENGL +1 Thats what i was going to say. Engl Pro V30 cabs. Best cabs i tried - hence the reason i bought one Very punchy, great clarity but stays tight. Fantastic cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 oooh! you can get an engl cab with V30s? I thought they just had V60s... tried the K100 actually, sounded like ass compared to my v30 in my 1x12, maybe would do better in a 4x12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 do you have the 2x or 4x12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 and how would these fare against the Mesa equivalent, how does front loaded speakers affect tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grunge782 Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Engl or Orange V30 for more mids, k-100 for more bass oomph and a fuller range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hey if you're anywhere near me I'm selling a Basson 4x12. I went to a hardrock show recently and 3 out of the 5 bands were using bassons. They sound excellent Its a really sweet cab, but it doesn't fit in my little 4 door haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Is that bangor, Wales?! i lived there for four years! loved it, but those student days are over :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Engl or OrangeV30 for more mids, k-100 for more bass oomph and a fuller range. mids is where the metal lives.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimAnsell Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 mesa stiletto 4x12avatar (the biggest one), if you are on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Savo Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 oooh! you can get an engl cab with V30s? I thought they just had V60s.... The Engl Standard Cabs come with V60s The Engl Pro Cabs come with either V30s or Greenbacks. The Pro cabs are made from much better materials and as a consequence are dearer - but also sound a whole lot better. Great cabs IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boatshoes Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 in before mills crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 that mesa stiletto looks like the business, I cant get avatar over here. would like to hear a shoot out between that engl and that mesa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 that mesa stiletto looks like the business, I cant get avatar over here.would like to hear a shoot out between that engl and that mesa Oh... you're over the pond haha It'd be Bangor Pennsylvania so I guess we're not close :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nvranka Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 in before mills crowd. haha MILLS afterburner is great for metal/heavy metal etc etc but generally any genre depending on what its loaded with. But tbh...as a MILLS owner myself, there isnt enough of a difference to spend the extra $$, at least IMO. I love my MILLS but I think i'd be equally happy with bogner/ENGL/VHT/etc. so a definite +1 to ENGL pro w/v30s, MILLS afterburner, or even a VHT fatbottom (they sound killer too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 i like my old randalls with jaguars the most overall. the jaguars are like a mix of v30s and 75s to my ear and they can be had real cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 Cool, mills afterburner looks like its another US only deal. Really not a fan of 75's btw. so the ENGL and the Stiletto are the same price over here and if they are worth it i can see myself spending that much. Can anyone comment on the difference in the specs and how this would translate into tone ENGL 74x75x36, 50kgMESA 76x76x36, 45kg Man I am going to have to start working out if I want to be able to lift them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Obliv Posted March 11, 2010 Members Share Posted March 11, 2010 I've always been a fan of the Mesa 4x12 Traditional Recto cabs, they are now branded the 4x12 Stilleto cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members symeboy Posted March 12, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 12, 2010 Looking at the specs of the stilleto its a bit different from the recto... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretout Posted March 12, 2010 Members Share Posted March 12, 2010 Looking at the specs of the stilleto its a bit different from the recto... Much closer to Marshall Specs, but IMO built much better than a Marshall cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oddone Posted March 12, 2010 Members Share Posted March 12, 2010 ENGL this mans word is truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MuyLoCo444 Posted March 12, 2010 Members Share Posted March 12, 2010 I just ordered a 6505 cab, in fact it should arrive today. Although some people here don't like this particular cab, it got some good reviews in the HC user review forum. Seems like a decent match for my 5150. If it comes today, I'll report back and let you know if it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DrakkarTyrannis Posted March 12, 2010 Members Share Posted March 12, 2010 I just ordered a 6505 cab, in fact it should arrive today. Although some people here don't like this particular cab, it got some good reviews in the HC user review forum. Seems like a decent match for my 5150. If it comes today, I'll report back and let you know if it is worth it. No..no it's not worth it. Change the speakers at your earliest convenience or get a new cab,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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