plan-x said:I heard on these boards that a 1x12 sounds bigger than a 2x12. Probably due to the speaker having more cab to resonate in than 2x12's crammed into that same cab.
Sebber said:I don't think it's a case of what sounds better: a Lonestar 1x12 and a 2x12 is the same amp, with the stock Celestion speakers the tone should be effectively identical. In my experience the difference between 1x12 and 2x12 versions of the same amp tends to be in the actual sound projection and perceived volume when you're in front of the amp: a 2x12 cab will move twice as much air as a 1x12.
I've come to the conclusion over the past few years that, for most of my gigging/band requirements, a 30W amp through 2x12 speakers has more than enough power and air-moving capability, and if you're playing outside or in a particularly large venue, you just mic it up. To be honest, most of my gigging requirements would be satisfied by a 1x12, mic'ed up for balance, but I like to have 2x12 just for those gigs when I need to move more air and have greater presence in the band's back line.
Yes, I also unplug one of the speakers from time to time for those situations where I can reap the benefit of the 1x12 tone which is better. So you really can have both. The weight difference is not much of a factor, both are heavy. And for over the top, an ext. cab will give you even more options. :wink:faithplusone01 said:Unfortunately I'm usually unable to get miked up for most gigs, and thus I'll need an amp that'll be able to be heard well (usually I'm playing lead) and also have some headroom left over. Sounds like the 2x12 is still the better option then?
faithplusone01 said:Unfortunately I'm usually unable to get miked up for most gigs, and thus I'll need an amp that'll be able to be heard well (usually I'm playing lead) and also have some headroom left over. Sounds like the 2x12 is still the better option then?
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