Thoughts on a 2X12 cabinet

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hey guys...need ur input.

Ive been a 4X12 guy forever. But i am now in need of a 2X12 for smaller gigs :doh:

any input on a good 2X12 that wont cost me an arm n leg...and sounds close to a 4X12. Using with my Diezel VH4 head

thanks guys!!
 
Diezel rear, Bogner oversized or even an older Marshall 1936A with a mix of V30/G75Ts.
 
I love my ported Hermida Audio 2x12 with Vintage 30's. It sounds great with my Triple Rectifier or JTM45. Huge. :thumbsup:
 
A friend of mine just got a Mesa Stiletto 2x12 and he's very impressed with it. I haven't heard it myself yet, but I've played through a Recto 2x12 and it was very good.
 
I have a Bogner OS 2x12 but don't recommend it for what you want. its almost the same size as my orange 4x12. It even weighs 70+ pounds! Its a pain to carry and the equivalent of moving a bigger cab!
 
The Bogner oversized cab is 'THE TICKET FOR 4/12 CAB GUYS" ... :rock:
I bought the white Anniversay ones. Loaded one with Scumback h/75-65 watter and j/75-65 watter kept the original wiring sound batten etc.. The cab is just as loud and huge sounding as a 4/12 cab... I swear it on my life. :rock: you will trip out if you try this... The os-2/12 Bogner cab is only 5 inches shorter in height but trust me it will cure what ails you. :yes:
 
It's not worth it Pauly. Stick with the 412. No matter what anybody says, they just aren't the same - once you are used to your 412's. It's like someone threw a blanket over your rig and you're missing something.

So, just man up or get roadies :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:
 
I'd highly recommend checking out Emperor cabs. They are built ridiculously well, look f'n sweet and sound even better. I currently don't own a 4x12 since getting mine. I think I remember paying something along $450ish loaded with Eminence speakers.

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steve_k":2036a4h6 said:
It's not worth it Pauly. Stick with the 412. No matter what anybody says, they just aren't the same - once you are used to your 412's. It's like someone threw a blanket over your rig and you're missing something.

So, just man up or get roadies :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:
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This is really true -- until one tries out a Port City Wave 212. Forget the OS -- too much bass. The regular 212 is insanely huge sounding and extremely portable.
 
steve_k":1hcdpm98 said:
It's not worth it Pauly. Stick with the 412. No matter what anybody says, they just aren't the same - once you are used to your 412's. It's like someone threw a blanket over your rig and you're missing something.

So, just man up or get roadies :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL: :lol: :LOL:
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Definitely agree, especially when you are playing anything with gain on it.
 
I absolutely love my CAA 2x12 (w/SB M75s). It's a small 2x12 but its ported so it delivers a huge low end. It's also light enough to carry with one hand if needed. I've A/B'd it with my Marshall 4x12 and would challenge anybody to hear a significant difference in a blind test...it really moves some air.
 
I have several 2x12s I no longer have any 4x12s I like to use 2 2x12s live so I can spread the sound across the stage when no Monitors are available.

I like the Ear Candy Buzzbombs with sugar cones.
I hated the Genz Benz g-flex 2x12 and since sold
I like the ENGL Slanted E212V pro too
 
People still recommending huge oversized cabs like the Bogner, and I will say it again this thing weights 35kg which is something like 72 pounds!!! Its heavier than my freakin Marshall 4x12 and I ain't kidding, its by no means a small portable cab!

Yes they can sound huge, bigger than a 4x12? not really and I agree with Steve on that, its still a great sounding cab but its BIG and HEAVY...

Whats the point of having a cab with almost the size and weight of a 4x12 if the goal is having a portable cab for smaller gigs?!?! :doh:
 
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