EVH 5153 50 Watt - Which Cab/Speakers?

[Junk Yard Dog]

So my 5150 III 50 Watt will be here tomorrow, but I do not have a cab for it yet.

I was looking at the Egnater Tourmaster, b/c I like the size and convertible option. However, I don't want the Celestion Elite 80s, and I would be looking to replace those with some WGS Invaders.

I hear Greenback and V30 type speakers work well.

OR...

Should I just get the EVH 2x12? I'm turned off by the size of it. I used to have a Port City Wave OS after downsizing from my 4x12's and I loved it. I worry the smaller EVH won't fill a room, which is why I like the Egnater Tourmaster 2x12 for their size and covertible back.

Thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks!

 

[Bishop5150]

The EVH cabs sound great with the amps. I have 2 100 watts, the 50 watt and the 4x12's and the 2x12 plus you get the tilt back feature with the 2x12 and 50 watt and it's a great feature. If size is the issue what about the EVH 1x12?

 

[Orbis_Mortis]

I loved mine with a WGS Green beret and Reaper combo

 

[sandman]

I loved mine with a WGS Green beret and Reaper combo

I love "yours" now "mine" with genz benz g-flex cab with stock speakers

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

Great feedback, fellas. Regarding size, I prefer larger 2x12 cabs, because the venues I play vary. I do like the tilt back feature of the EVH.

I got so lucky finding this one online. No backorder or waiting, and I understand some people have been waiting for months.

Keep the suggestions coming!

 

[Spaceboy]

I'm planning on getting the 50 watt soon, going to try out an Orange 212 first. I want the EVH cab too, but not sure how those Heritage speakers are going to handle metal. I've seen some people say the 5150 III is too harsh with Vintages too though, so we'll see...

 

[Lance-a-not]

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[madrigal77]

I'm planning on getting the 50 watt soon, going to try out an Orange 212 first. I want the EVH cab too, but not sure how those Heritage speakers are going to handle metal. I've seen some people say the 5150 III is too harsh with Vintages too though, so we'll see...

This is the 5153 100w with the matching cab (Greenbacks). I'd say they handle metal just fine

 

[Spaceboy]

I'm planning on getting the 50 watt soon, going to try out an Orange 212 first. I want the EVH cab too, but not sure how those Heritage speakers are going to handle metal. I've seen some people say the 5150 III is too harsh with Vintages too though, so we'll see...

This is the 5153 100w with the matching cab (Greenbacks). I'd say they handle metal just fine

Dang, I didn't know that new Gojira was with the EVH setup. I'll have to grab that cab soon!

 

[Random Hero]

I'm planning on getting the 50 watt soon, going to try out an Orange 212 first. I want the EVH cab too, but not sure how those Heritage speakers are going to handle metal. I've seen some people say the 5150 III is too harsh with Vintages too though, so we'll see...

Heritage speakers? The EVH 2x12 has G12H30s, the 70th Anniversary version. The 4x12 has the G12EVHs, basically the heritage G12M.

I have a Zilla Super Fatboy with two G12H30s with my 50w EVH, sounds huge!

 

[Lution]

I run my EVH 100watter into a Mesa Recto 2x12 with Scumback M75 65watters. Sounds amazing!!!

 

[PBGas]

I use my 5153 50watter with the EVH cab. Sounds huge, nice clear bottom end and does metal just fine!

Grab one if you can find one! I was very, very lucky to both find and get mine a few months back.

 

[Junk Yard Dog]

All good feedback, gents.

I don't know why I'm locked into thinking "size matters", but I like the idea that someone had earlier about taking off the back panel to open it up more.

Venues I'll play are 250 - 1000 capacity rooms, and most likely mic'd.

Like I said, I used to have a Port City OS 2x12 and it was great. Had WGS Vet30s in there.

Regarding speakers, I've heard mixed reviews on V30s: some say they're great and others say they're too much with this amp. I guess I'm looking for an inbetween of a BG and V30, but not too harsh in the mids and highs. ...I am thinking the WGS ET65's or an ET65/Invader mix.

Regardless, if the amp can sound HUGE with the EVH 2x12, then it's a no brainer to go with that cab.

Thanks!