EV's in closed cab?

[tony777]

Anyone tried the EV 12L speakers in a closed cab?

I have two empty mark combo cabinets with EV's for spare, so maybe they would sound great in a 2x12 closed recto cab, or similar.
I love the recto 4x12 oversized though, but they are with vintage 30's so they might be different, and scooped metal tones are my thing.
Anyone have any experience?

Tony

 

[CoG]

I use an an original EVM12L in a closed-back rear-loading avatar 2x12 with a CL80. Sounds real good for all kinds of tones. I didn't like two EVs in the cab, it was a little hi-fi to the point of harsh.

 

[citizen.one]

i totally love 2EVM in my 2x12Halfback with closed back, perhaps the two chamber system make sound better than one for two speakers...i use it with marshall6100, mesa caliber50+,MkIIa,mkIII,single recto and everything sounds on this cab better than on any other...

 

[Tuna141]

EV's sound great in closed back cabs. But you may not like them if you are going for scooped metal tone - the EV's may be too clear and articulate for your taste. The EV's tend to be bright and don't distort. They really cut though a mix.

 

[darren]

My Thiele 1x12 closed-back ported cab sounds great with the EVM-12L. I suspect the closed back and porting tames some of the bright and "hard" nature of the EV, warming it up a bit.

 

[helen_bach]

4x12 closed a few times (Jake E Lee!). Currently, 2 EVM-12L, and 2 others, X pattern. I have the EV's wired to one out, the others to another. Using a TriAxis into a stereo power amp, or slave a head (line out box from speaker out) into it, and speaker outs to each speaker type. Adjust/blend to taste. Or, pop them in parallel to a single speaker out. Works great for me!

To me, EV's seem to love some porting, and front mount. But, no port + front mount has a different sound to it, and I like it as well. It's all taste..

 

[fatoni]

4x12 closed a few times (Jake E Lee!). Currently, 2 EVM-12L, and 2 others, X pattern. I have the EV's wired to one out, the others to another. Using a TriAxis into a stereo power amp, or slave a head (line out box from speaker out) into it, and speaker outs to each speaker type. Adjust/blend to taste. Or, pop them in parallel to a single speaker out. Works great for me!

To me, EV's seem to love some porting, and front mount. But, no port + front mount has a different sound to it, and I like it as well. It's all taste..

so would it be a good idea to put them in my g-flex? or maybe just one and...?

 

[pbernotas]

I have a EV 12 series 16ohm in closed Thiele cabinet that is one of the best sounding little combos ever

Pat

 

[helen_bach]

4x12 closed a few times (Jake E Lee!). Currently, 2 EVM-12L, and 2 others, X pattern. I have the EV's wired to one out, the others to another. Using a TriAxis into a stereo power amp, or slave a head (line out box from speaker out) into it, and speaker outs to each speaker type. Adjust/blend to taste. Or, pop them in parallel to a single speaker out. Works great for me!

To me, EV's seem to love some porting, and front mount. But, no port + front mount has a different sound to it, and I like it as well. It's all taste..

so would it be a good idea to put them in my g-flex? or maybe just one and...?

Hmm.. G-Flex is 2x12 ported I think? Definitely worth a shot. Funny thing- I was actually looking for a cheap unloaded G-Flex 2x12 to try out due to the porting.

EV actually had a guy draw up plans for cabs for their speakers, and the Thiele (ported) he drew up is a standard still for the EVM-12L. Mesa altered it slightly for their use, but it still sounds great. Port City has their type of porting, as does Bogner.. each tuned a little differently.

A 1x12 will be very directional. A 2x12, depending on construction, will most likely allow for more coverage. You could run 2 EVM-12L, or run a 1 and 1. However, keep in mind that you do not add wattage ratings, and the EV can be a bit more greedy. If I were going to do a 2x12, I might want 2 of them, 1 EV and 1 of something complimentary in each; or, 2 EV in each.

I love experimenting though..