Mark V 2x12 cab recommendation

[Boogie Fan]

Hi all,

New guy here. I currently own a Mark V and would like to know the most favored 2x12 cab to run with it. I'm seriously thinking about a Mesa vertical 2x12, but not sure of which speakers to go with. I thought about ordering one from the factory with C90's in it? Good choice? I will mostly be playing at home at relatively lower volumes. Or would I be better off with one of those "old" used Mesa vertical 2x12's from the 80's? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

 

[SteveO]

At lower volume levels the C90s sound much smoother than the V30s, which really need to be pushed a bit to sound their best. I have a horizontal Recto 2x12 with V30s that hardly ever gets used. My 3/4 back 2x12 with C90s gets quite a bit of use, and I have lately been spending more time with an Express 23 1x12 and sealed back 1x12, both also with C90s.

 

[>Photi G<]

The old Halfback 212's from the 80s are amazing. They have 1 C90 in the top (open back), and an EVM12L in the bottom (closed back). It's the perfect pair.

 

[screamingdaisy]

I went with a pair of 1x12 widebody cabs. The top is open back and the bottom is ported/thiele.

Still don't know how it'll sound exactly... I'll let you know when they finally come in.

 

[Boogie Fan]

Thanks for the comments. Let me get your opinion on this: Let's say I was to get a Mesa Vertical 2x12 cab....would it be better to get one with 2 C90's or one with a C90 and a V30?

 

[DudewithFr0]

PORT CITY 2X12 CAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[Barry]

The 2X12 horizontal is a great cab , Im not a big fan of C90s personally . Ill take the V30s any day . I did try a Port City cab recently and it was very nice indeed .

 

[Deadfall]

I have two...both with the v30s.I find they sound smooth at low volume...brutal when you crank em.Cant find any faults in em myself man.Though when I turn it up I find myself dialing the treble out a bit.Given the c90 in the combo I have...which is nice as a stand alone.I would go with the v30 having compared over the last few months.Certainly test one out first if you have the chance.

 

[magh8]

i just got a vader 212 and will let you know how it turns out...I yet to use it....