Bogner 2x12 OS against a Mills Acoustic 212B

[Steve Thomas]

Basically I'm down to 2 cabs to match up with my Bogner Anniversary. Logic says that a matching Bogner 2x12 makes sense but the reviews on the Mills cabs says that it is equal if not better to the Bogner? I say these 2 cabs as I'm in the UK and both of these are available here in the UK (come on Stoneage and Port City??) however there both at either end of England so your input will help. The other thing is that the Mills is slightly smaller (more depth, but other dimensions are smaller) however I'm used to a Vintage Marshall 4x12.
So as per my title has anyone directly compared these 2 cabs and what was your verdict?

Thanks

 

[thegame]

I can compare the Mills 4x12 vs. Bogner 4x12 for you. Take my opinion & then chop it in half to relate to your 2x12 inquiry

Both cabs are great, not a night and day difference. I may like the Mills better in a few ways :
1) Better projection. Sound comes from everywhere. Zero phase issues.
2) Biggest sounding cab ever. Period !
3) Less cab interaction with the speakers results in a relatively 'uncolored' sound. Not as neutral as a front loaded cab, which can sound too naked & 2 dimensional at times.

However these things stand out in my Bogner over the Mills
1) More British character to the mids. Just has a 'character' I really like.
2) Doesn't fill the room as well as Mills, but its probably 2nd to the Mills in that regard, out of the dozen or more cabs I've tried over the years
3) Weighs 15 lbs less.

You can't go wrong with either !

 

[nbarts]

Take my opinion & then chop it in half to relate to your 2x12 inquiry

Actually OS 2x12 is almost the same size as the 4x12, so you can't really chop it in half