Thoughts on the EVM12L?

[ChurchHill]

Same. If I couldn't find any more K-120's that's probably what I'd give a shot next.

If you get a chance, I think they're really good, too. It wasn't anything like what I expected (Jensen). Thomann sells them for significantly less than US dealers, but now that shipping is stupid expensive, doesn't save anything.

I don't have any Force 12s but have played through plenty of them and they are really good for what they are, which is about 95% of an EVM.

I think some people forget that the 100w rating is before the power amp clips and that it's the clipped nature of the signal than damages speakers more than overpowering them. So yeah, for a 100w amp that pushes more like 120w or more with a heavily clipped signal, you'll need about 250w total speaker handling to have any kind of longevity. Probably a long-winded way of saying I think you're absolutely right!

 

[joesatch]

i have a 100 watt mesa mark IIB oak combo with the stock EVM12L. This little combo weighs like 80 pounds. mesa included a roadcase with casters for these cause they knew nobody could lift em

 

[VonBonfire]

If you get a chance, I think they're really good, too. It wasn't anything like what I expected (Jensen). Thomann sells them for significantly less than US dealers, but now that shipping is stupid expensive, doesn't save anything.

Generally I haven't been much of a Jensen guy but the Blackbirds seemed a bit different, plus the 100 watt rating means they would actually survive in a Twin for a while (hopefully). Every person here who has mentioned them speaks highly of them, which is a helluva lot more helpful than youtube reviews where the guy is running the amp at 1/3rd power to avoid upsetting his neighbors with the demo.

For example, there is a really terrible review of the Force 12's vs a bunch of other speakers that would give you the impression they are horrible sounding except they are higher wattage than all the other models being demo'ed and aren't being pushed at all, which is where they start to shine because unlike a lot of the 40-50-60 watt speakers they will keep their composure all the way up the dial. That can be a real selling point if you need something that maintains a tight bass response under wattage or when using thick bass strings and a strong pick attack.

 

[mentoneman]

Same. If I couldn't find any more K-120's that's probably what I'd give a shot next. @Fusionbear was speaking of his love for them yesterday. I just need a third Twin so I have an excuse to buy a set....and a place to put them.

just played a cool sounding twin earlier this afternoon.
familiar with the 94 twin? supposedly an evolved evil twin minus red knobs with a ton of features: