2x12 for a MarkIV

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I have a Mark V that I run in Mark IV mode, but I also have a MC90 loaded Thiele, MC90 loaded 1x12 openback, and a V30 loaded Recto 2x12.

The MC90 loaded cabs are more articulate and clearer sounding. They have more highs, more lows and more midrange. They are much faster reacting.

The Recto 2x12 is a darker, smoother sounding cab. It has far less top end sizzle, de-emphasises the pick attack, and although the V30s produces less bottom end than the MC-90s the Recto cab produces more bottom end than the Thiele does. It's also a little slower in response, which gives a slightly bigger feel to the notes/chords.

I generally prefer the Recto 2x12 for when I need a thicker, beefier rock sound or a darker metal sound. I prefer the MC-90s for when I want a more cutting tone. I also like mixing the MC-90 loaded open back 1x12 with the Recto cab as they compliment each other really well.
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Great info, thanks! I think I will try the Recto 2 x 12 after all. You articulated the Thiele really well (top-end sizzle, pick attack etc). I am digging it, just looking for something a little beefier.
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Recto cabs bring the beef!

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I ended up going with a Port City 2x12 regular size with V30s. Great cab and I couldn't be happier. :thumbsup:
 
Here's a pic of my 'modded' 4x12 cab with the metal grille. I want to trade in the Stiletto cab (on the right) and get a pair of 2x12s to stand on end on either side of the metal grille cab.

The pedals in front might give some clues into my intentions,,,,

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I finally got a 2x12 and am pretty happy so far. I picked up an used Recto 2x12 with V30's and tried it out the day I got it. Before getting it I was only running my Mark IV head into a Mesa Thiele 1x12 with a C90 in it. It sounded good but wanted some more beef. At first I noticed and much bigger sound, more dynamic. Deep lows and a high end sizzle. Cab was so much louder than the Thiele and when I hooked the Thiele back up it sounded very small to me. The Recto's high end sizzle bothered me a little and I was curious to try the Thiele and Recto together. So I picked up another speaker cable and got to try them together at rehearsal last night. WOW...what a great combo! I have the 2x12 with the Thiele on top and then my Mark IV head. The combo of 2 V30's with a 1 C90 (ported cab) is pretty killer. It cancels out that sizzle I was talking about. They compliment each other very well!
 
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