Marshall 4x12 B cab - Ev12Ls & Creamback

[The Fight]

Hey guys just seeing if anyone out there has tried to match Ev12Ls with Creambacks in a X pattern, in a 4x12 Marshall B cab. I have a few cabs loaded with just Ev12Ls and that's been my standard for a number of years. I'm running either a Splawn quickrod or a Friedman modified Marshall super lead, I really like the sound I'm getting right now but have been seriously considering getting a few creambacks to put in the mix, kinda of a super clean low end feel with some vintage vibe.
If anyone has some experience with this combination, please feel free to share. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Racerxrated]

Hey guys just seeing if anyone out there has tried to match Ev12Ls with Creambacks in a X pattern, in a 4x12 Marshall B cab. I have a few cabs loaded with just Ev12Ls and that's been my standard for a number of years. I'm running either a Splawn quickrod or a Friedman modified Marshall super lead, I really like the sound I'm getting right now but have been seriously considering getting a few creambacks to put in the mix, kinda of a super clean low end feel with some vintage vibe.
If anyone has some experience with this combination, please feel free to share. Any input would be appreciated.

If I were you I'd try that with the EVs on the bottom and cream backs on top. If you X pattern I'd think the EVs would overpower the creams.

 

[The Fight]

Hey guys just seeing if anyone out there has tried to match Ev12Ls with Creambacks in a X pattern, in a 4x12 Marshall B cab. I have a few cabs loaded with just Ev12Ls and that's been my standard for a number of years. I'm running either a Splawn quickrod or a Friedman modified Marshall super lead, I really like the sound I'm getting right now but have been seriously considering getting a few creambacks to put in the mix, kinda of a super clean low end feel with some vintage vibe.
If anyone has some experience with this combination, please feel free to share. Any input would be appreciated.

If I were you I'd try that with the EVs on the bottom and cream backs on top. If you X pattern I'd think the EVs would overpower the creams.

So kinda get the low end on the bottom and the higher creamback sound on the top? That might actually be a good idea. Thanks!

 

[Racerxrated]

I'm just thinking more of the efficiency of each speaker. Kinda like Friedman does with his cabs...GBs on top, V30s on bottom...that way you hear a good mix of the speakers. The V30 is more efficient than the GB, so if you X patterned them you'd hear mostly V30s. Same with EVs I think. Had a Mesa halfback 4x12, Mesa put EVs on the bottom and C90s on top for that same reason. Sounded good....

 

[The Fight]

I'm just thinking more of the efficiency of each speaker. Kinda like Friedman does with his cabs...GBs on top, V30s on bottom...that way you hear a good mix of the speakers. The V30 is more efficient than the GB, so if you X patterned them you'd hear mostly V30s. Same with EVs I think. Had a Mesa halfback 4x12, Mesa put EVs on the bottom and C90s on top for that same reason. Sounded good....

And I'm guessing i can wire them all in parallel?

 

[Racerxrated]

I'm just thinking more of the efficiency of each speaker. Kinda like Friedman does with his cabs...GBs on top, V30s on bottom...that way you hear a good mix of the speakers. The V30 is more efficient than the GB, so if you X patterned them you'd hear mostly V30s. Same with EVs I think. Had a Mesa halfback 4x12, Mesa put EVs on the bottom and C90s on top for that same reason. Sounded good....

And I'm guessing i can wire them all in parallel?

If they are all the same ohm rating yes.

 

[The Fight]

Yes they are all for 8 ohm.
Man I'm so excited for this new setu, as I feel this would be an awesome combination.
I'll start hunting for some crecreambacks and will report back here to let you know what it sounds like.
I really appreciate the help man!

 

[Racerxrated]

Sure! Its all about experimentation with speakers...I've found as others have that certain amps go well with certain speakers. EV's seem to be great with everything so I think it'll sound good. That Mesa cab sounded killer with the 2 EVs.

 

[thegame]

I'm just thinking more of the efficiency of each speaker. Kinda like Friedman does with his cabs...GBs on top, V30s on bottom...that way you hear a good mix of the speakers. The V30 is more efficient than the GB, so if you X patterned them you'd hear mostly V30s. Same with EVs I think. Had a Mesa halfback 4x12, Mesa put EVs on the bottom and C90s on top for that same reason. Sounded good....

And I'm guessing i can wire them all in parallel?

No, your 8 ohm speakers, all wired in parallel in a 4x12 will result in a 2 ohm load. Unsafe ! You must wire them series/parallel or parallel/series, both of which will give an 8 ohm load. The wiring diagrams are easy to find on Google. Scumback speakers has some good easy to read ones.

 

[The Fight]

Wow good to know, Im not very knowledgeable when it comes to load matching. I will keep that in mind when wireing up the cab, thanks man!

 

[Racerxrated]

I'm just thinking more of the efficiency of each speaker. Kinda like Friedman does with his cabs...GBs on top, V30s on bottom...that way you hear a good mix of the speakers. The V30 is more efficient than the GB, so if you X patterned them you'd hear mostly V30s. Same with EVs I think. Had a Mesa halfback 4x12, Mesa put EVs on the bottom and C90s on top for that same reason. Sounded good....

And I'm guessing i can wire them all in parallel?

No, your 8 ohm speakers, all wired in parallel in a 4x12 will result in a 2 ohm load. Unsafe ! You must wire them series/parallel or parallel/series, both of which will give an 8 ohm load. The wiring diagrams are easy to find on Google. Scumback speakers has some good easy to read ones.

Damn! Sorry. Thanks for correcting me! I usually just rewire cabs the way they are originally wired. Ugh.