My new EV arrived...

[Sludgenutz]

I took the EV/C90 concept, and pushed it one level further down in the vertical Recto format. I loaded an EVM12L in the top, and put a thick Swamp Thang in the bottom.

I find the Swamp Thang to be a good mix with the EVM12L. I happened upon this mix due to ecomomics. I had the EV already, and I was on ebay for a stretch where even gasket torn samples were going for over $110.

The Swamp Thang was $75 or so. Eminence specs it out at something like 102db, and the tone is very "American", with late breakup, and a high wattage rating.

Pitching the V30's was the best thing I ever did for my tone.

 

[phyrexia]

Yes, it is the world's best guitar speaker.

When compared to the C90, I am amused by their differences.

The black shadow sounded best at TV to low-stereo volumes. At loud volumes it sounded...well...not very nice.

The EV sounds relatively poor at low volumes. But where the c90 would fart and loose definition, the EV just sings.

Not to mention I've never felt a 1x12 halfback combo hit me in the chest like this one does now. I just can't wait for my Thiele. I don't think I'll miss a 4x12, much less my old Recto 2x12s.

I have turned my presence down a lot though. This thing is bright.

I think a Vintage 30 would be a poor match for this speaker. They seem to be pretty different sounding speakers.