edward said:
OT question: how would you compare the 212 closedback to the thiele (I assume an EVM-loaded)?
Just curious as I have a DC5 which I run with the thiele on occasion. But like you, I am entertaining the idea of converting to a head chassis and running my thiele with something else, but not sure what. My biggest "issue" is I really like the sound of the combo MC90 on its own, and I like the sound of the Thiele complementing the MC90, but not the thiele alone. And the other issue is the DC5 is wider than the thiele, so looks funny balancing on top. Who are you planning to run yours if you get a head cab?
Edward
i think i would tend to agree with you. the thiele (with the evm12l 300w) on its own sounds quite 'boxy' and 'hi fi' in comparison to the open back cab as you would expect. Its also quite a focused cab in that it sounds very loud directly in front and not so loud to the side for the same amp volume. Don't get me wrong the thiele is an awesome cab in its own right and has a sound quality, power and clarity much greater than the size of its cab if you know what i mean. its also way more portable that say the 212 cab. It complements the Dc5 very well as numerous people on this forum have posted.
With regard to the size of the DC5 combo i have run this with the thiele in the past with a long cable between for some widening of the sound. Agreed that the DC5 looks strange atop the thiele cab due to its size.
At a recent jam session with some friends i decided that the 2x12 is an awesome cab. I was sceptical at first but it was just superb at the jam session. I put the dc on top and just ran the 2x12 cab. Next time ill try the thiele on top of the 212 or maybe just swap the thiele another 212 cab. I am also probably going to swap the combo for a head (maybe a mkiii) or get it converted. The 2x12 is just closer to the sound i want than the combo speaker could ever be. Additionally the combo takes up to much space if the speaker is not being used.
you may wish to try a 2x12 cab if that the sound you are looking for. i think the v30s sound great and it just gets better i.e. heavier and thicker with no flub as it gets louder. in comparison to the thiele i would say it sounds much bigger / wider but with a more 'organic' feel. i would also say the bass response is equal if not better than the thiele simply due to the size and weight of the cab. not a portable though for sure. also it sounds better on the floor than raised for some reason. i have no casters on the cab either
here are some videos of the jam. we didn't rehearse or anything just played them out so there are a few mistakes but you can hear the sound of the 2x12 with the dc. Recorded with a mobile phone in the room. guitar is a gibson exp with emg81/85
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hDghnoy_Uc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5BgIh-1zpc