2/12 cabs

[LP Freak]

Don't rule out the Avatar. It's basically a copy of the Bogner OS for alot less. I had a Splawn and think the Avatar sounds better. Mine's loaded with Scumbacks 1 M75-65 and 1 H75-65.

 

[petejt]

Okay, if you were gonna go out and buy a new 2/12 cab tomorrow.
What 2/12 cab would you get and why ?
Keep in mind you may want this cab for a dual purpose.
To use by itself and then maybe to add with another cab, maybe even a 4/12 cab at some point.

I'm considering this now. I want to do a weird "wet/dry/wet" with my 4x12 as the 'dry' centre cab.

 

[petejt]

Of the ones I've played I'd rate like this:

Bogner OS212-Most balanced sound, good for all applications.
Mills 212-punchy and big sounding. Maybe too "boxy" sounding for some styles?
Recto 212-V30's sound a little buzzy and scooped out because of the cab dimensions.
Roadster 212-Sounds better than the recto cab IMO. (much like the stiletto cab sounds better than the oversized recto 412)
Orange 212-probably my second fav next to the Bogner. Sort of like the best of the two Mesa cabs-tight, punchy and big sounding, but smooth mids and a darker, less harsh high end.

What speakers are in the Orange 2x12? I like the description of it. Is it a stereo cab?

 

[Hollywood]

The orange cabs usually come with v/30 celestions in it.

 

[petejt]

The orange cabs usually come with v/30 celestions in it.

ok

 

[6string40]

Don't rule out the Avatar. It's basically a copy of the Bogner OS for alot less. I had a Splawn and think the Avatar sounds better. Mine's loaded with Scumbacks 1 M75-65 and 1 H75-65.

Especially if you're on a bit of a budget. I have Eminence Super Vs in mine now, but I'd like to try Scumbacks eventually.

 

[petejt]

I hope Music Park can order in a pair of Avatar 2x12s. I could trade in my Mesa/Boogie Stiletto 4x12 for them.

 

[Mr. Willy]

I've got a standard Avatar with V30's, and I love it. I play hard and classic rock and it's perfect for those styles. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for metal, I'd go with a used Mesa as it's a tad more focused. But for the price, Avatar is hard to beat.

 

[petejt]

I've got a standard Avatar with V30's, and I love it. I play hard and classic rock and it's perfect for those styles. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for metal, I'd go with a used Mesa as it's a tad more focused. But for the price, Avatar is hard to beat.

In that case, a pair of Avatars would be fine for a slightly 'open' sound when used in a wet/dry/wet setup?

 

[Mr. Willy]

I've got a standard Avatar with V30's, and I love it. I play hard and classic rock and it's perfect for those styles. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for metal, I'd go with a used Mesa as it's a tad more focused. But for the price, Avatar is hard to beat.

In that case, a pair of Avatars would be fine for a slightly 'open' sound when used in a wet/dry/wet setup?

I don't see why not. They really are great for the money.

 

[petejt]

In that case, a pair of Avatars would be fine for a slightly 'open' sound when used in a wet/dry/wet setup?

I don't see why not. They really are great for the money.

Thanks man.

I might get some different speakers in them though.

 

[Badronald]

Another Hermida ported 2x12. I've got one already with Vintage 30's. Sounds KILLER. Very small. Very loud. Great low end.

 

[Ventura]

Bogner OS212
Mills 2x12

Peace,
V.

 

[Rogue]

There are a lot a great ones already mentioned. I'll add my favorite to the list. The Hermida Ported 2x12 cab. I own 2 of them. They sound huge and are relatively light. Another great one that I own is the Stone Age 2x12C. I like it better than the Bogner OS.

I'm pretty curious about the Stone Age. What are you thoughts on it?

 

[Anonymous]

There are a lot a great ones already mentioned. I'll add my favorite to the list. The Hermida Ported 2x12 cab. I own 2 of them. They sound huge and are relatively light. Another great one that I own is the Stone Age 2x12C. I like it better than the Bogner OS.

I'm pretty curious about the Stone Age. What are you thoughts on it?

It sounds very close to a 4x12 without the heft. Very well made, big sounding without sounding flubby like some OS 2x12's. The build quality is very high and it appears to be able to handle rough handling. It has that "woody" response like a 4x12.

 

[Rogue]

It sounds very close to a 4x12 without the heft. Very well made, big sounding without sounding flubby like some OS 2x12's. The build quality is very high and it appears to be able to handle rough handling. It has that "woody" response like a 4x12.

Thanks. Do you like the Hermida more?

 

[CaseyCor]

Port City and Mesa make nice stuff. Mesa makes the vertical 2x12 still I think, which is cool.

I say the best bang for your bucks would be Avatar. I'm not a fan of their 4x12's, but smaller stuff is killer. Comtempoary if you want the Orange brand style, or Vintage if you dig the Bogner "Blusebreaker" style stuff. Wide selection of speakers too, including pfe-broken in Celstions (Hellatone). Can be had for cheap used, but they are so well priced, you'd be better off going new and customizing it to your needs/wants

I've convinced quite a few players I was playing through a 4x12 both on a off stage,never miced. Had some actually serious arguments with some of them, haha.

 

[Big Rich]

bogner oversized 2x12

that is all ...

 

[CaseyCor]

Oh, and check out Lopoline too!

 

[Anonymous]

It sounds very close to a 4x12 without the heft. Very well made, big sounding without sounding flubby like some OS 2x12's. The build quality is very high and it appears to be able to handle rough handling. It has that "woody" response like a 4x12.

Thanks. Do you like the Hermida more?

Yes, they are not vintage sounding, but they are clear and even. What you put in is what they put out. Mine are loaded with EV's and sound great with just about any amp.