Speake cabs and wattage

[BrentSSL]

So i have noticed there are all kinds of speaker cabs and different watt speakers out there how much do these factor into your tone. I have been using an oversized recto forever but I want change it up a bit. I tried a G-flex didnt sound right with my dual rec i was thinking of trying a Marshall or VHT and B-52 cabs go for real cheap. Plus I like the Krankenstien cabs but i haven't been able to play my head through one to hear how it sounds with my head and i live in Ohio Krank stuff isn't just down the street lol.

 

[Resonant Alien]

Cab style/size will make a big difference in tone. Speaker type will make a difference. Speaker wattage does not make a difference (for tone). Unfortunately, the only way to decide what you like is to go play a few - it's very subjective, and a lot depends on what kind of tone you want to get.

 

[rocknroll9225]

Speaker wattage does not make a difference (for tone).

Debatable. Speakers break up when pushed hard, just like tubes, so a low wattage speaker (like, say, a greenback) will break up substantially sooner and have much different characteristics overall than a high wattage speaker (like, say, and EVM-12L). Of course there's way more than power rating involved and that's far from the only factor influencing the tone, but I wouldn't go as far as to say that it has no difference. Just like when you're trying to pick an amp with the right amount of wattage for you, you have to pick a cab with the right balance between headroom and speaker break up, which will vary for each player.

Cab style/size will make a big difference in tone. Speaker type will make a difference. Unfortunately, the only way to decide what you like is to go play a few - it's very subjective, and a lot depends on what kind of tone you want to get.

This, however, I could have said word for word. IMO, the cab you use has equal if not more importance than the amp and tubes. And a lot of that has to do with the speaker type - can't go wrong with V30's :wink: . If you're looking for something different than your recto cab, I'd be inclined to recommend a Mills Afterburner 4x12, Bogner 4x12 (or possibly an Uberkab), a Vader or an Emperor cab. DISCLAMER: I have not had the opportunity to play the Mills, Uber, or Vader but have heard great clips and read great reviews. I'd ask someone with more hands-on experience than I before passing any judgment. People also seem to like Orange cabs but I find them to be excessively warm and fuzzy, much like their heads. I personally would stay away from Marshall cabs. They're not horrible, but you can definitely find better, especially for what you have to pay for them. I only keep mine because I think I'd lose $ in the long run if I sold it, and it just looks nice with my Marshall head sitting on top of it :mrgreen: .But Resonant Alien is right, the only way for you to know is to try them out for yourself, because tone is nothing if not subjective.

 

[BrentSSL]

Well i know the guy Mick thompson from slipknot is using 100 watt speakers he is also using his own signature Rivera amp but after watching an interview with him thats what spurred my curiousoty.

 

[YellowJacket]

This, however, I could have said word for word. IMO, the cab you use has equal if not more importance than the amp and tubes. And a lot of that has to do with the speaker type - can't go wrong with V30's :wink: . If you're looking for something different than your recto cab, I'd be inclined to recommend a Mills Afterburner 4x12, Bogner 4x12 (or possibly an Uberkab), a Vader or an Emperor cab. DISCLAMER: I have not had the opportunity to play the Mills, Uber, or Vader but have heard great clips and read great reviews. I'd ask someone with more hands-on experience than I before passing any judgment. People also seem to like Orange cabs but I find them to be excessively warm and fuzzy, much like their heads. I personally would stay away from Marshall cabs. Their not horrible, but you can definitely find better, especially for what you have to pay for them. I only keep mine because I think I'd lose $ in the long run if I sold it, and it just looks nice with my Marshall head sitting on top of it :mrgreen: .But Resonant Alien is right, the only way for you to know is to try them out for yourself, because tone is nothing if not subjective.

For a 'smaller' cab, I have nothing but high praises for the Mach212B design. I copied it for a build project and it was immensely successful!

 

[Resonant Alien]

Debatable. Speakers break up when pushed hard, just like tubes, so a low wattage speaker (like, say, a greenback) will break up substantially sooner and have much different characteristics overall than a high wattage speaker (like, say, and EVM-12L). Of course there's way more than power rating involved and that's far from the only factor influencing the tone, but I wouldn't go as far as to say that it has no difference. Just like when you're trying to pick an amp with the right amount of wattage for you, you have to pick a cab with the right balance between headroom and speaker break up, which will vary for each player.

Good point.