H30 variations

[braintheory]

So I know some guys seem to either love or hate the anniversary model H30's, but how would the sound of the other versions of H30's compare? I've never tried any, but I actually really liked the way the anniversary model sounds in the clips I've heard compared to other speakers. Maybe even more than v30's

 

[braintheory]

Anyone?

 

[harddriver]

Here are Celestion H30 variations that are currently sold to my knowledge. The H30 Heritage 75hz and the Heritage 55hz models both made in UK, The H75 Creamback 75hz (higher powered H30) Made in UK, and then the Anniversary H30's made in China.

I bought the Anniversary H30's thinking they would sound like my old 79 Blackback H-30's and they were really harsh out of the box, highs were really harsh things only became acceptable after they were broken in but to my ears still didn't sound like my original H-30's, that was a few years ago. I'm in the market again for more H-30's and this time it's either the Heritage H-30's or the Creamback H75 for me this time. I know some guys love the anniversary but this wasn't my experience at the time, I was really disappointed, and they are not that much cheaper really.

It seems the highs are tamed a bit with the creamback H75's but the lows are nice and tight so I am currently leaning towards picking up some H75's to mix with two G65's, pulling two greenbacks out. There doesn't seem to be alot of negative press on the H-75's which is good.

 

[cardinal]

I haven't played any of the new ones, but I briefly used a '70s cab with H30s with a SLO and wow those were zingy speakers.

 

[Wizard of Ozz]

The H75s sound great for metal. Tighter low end and the top end is smoother... brighter voiced overall as well.

 

[braintheory]

The H75s sound great for metal. Tighter low end and the top end is smoother... brighter voiced overall as well.

The heritage ones or the creamback one?

 

[Wizard of Ozz]

The H75s sound great for metal. Tighter low end and the top end is smoother... brighter voiced overall as well.

The heritage ones or the creamback one?

Creamback. Not tried the Heritage variety yet. Too confusing with nomenclature they use.

 

[skoora]

+1 on above descriptions of Creamback 75 and G12H30 Anniversary. I have one of each in a 4x12 and wouldn't mic the G12H30 unless I need a super bright cutting response. The Creamback is also bright but a little less take your head off. I think the Anni 30 could be a good choice for a darker high gain amp. Or just for a nice cutting metal tone. I'm kind of digging my Fane F70 lately. It records with a tone that I would have ended up with after rolling off the very fizzy top end and excessive bass in the DAW. Nice midrange voice that still has clarity for the guitar but typical celestial high end sizzle is gone. Good choice for heavier tones that aren't intended to be super bright but you don't want indistinct bloat either.

 

[mooncobra]

the really like the g12h30 70th anniv model. sounds good with every amp I have tried them with.

 

[garey77]

+1 on above descriptions of Creamback 75 and G12H30 Anniversary. I have one of each in a 4x12 and wouldn't mic the G12H30 unless I need a super bright cutting response. The Creamback is also bright but a little less take your head off. I think the Anni 30 could be a good choice for a darker high gain amp. Or just for a nice cutting metal tone. I'm kind of digging my Fane F70 lately. It records with a tone that I would have ended up with after rolling off the very fizzy top end and excessive bass in the DAW. Nice midrange voice that still has clarity for the guitar but typical celestial high end sizzle is gone. Good choice for heavier tones that aren't intended to be super bright but you don't want indistinct bloat either.

If you pull the mic off axis, travel away from the cone a little bit, you’ll get that nice high end roll-off you’re looking for (G12H30).