yes, the power supply is bigger than the pedalThis looks exactly like my Harley Benton Thunder 99. Is the power supply brick larger than the amp box? Mine is absolutely ridiculous (doesn’t sound terrible tho).
yes, the power supply is bigger than the pedalThis looks exactly like my Harley Benton Thunder 99. Is the power supply brick larger than the amp box? Mine is absolutely ridiculous (doesn’t sound terrible tho).
I built two of those celestion spec cabs and loaded them with the f12-x200. I A/B them against my Yamaha hs50m studio monitors, against two headrush FRFR12s, and a yamaha PA and all I can say is WOW! TOTALLY worth the effort to build. Best budget solution out there imo. I'm using a cheap class H Behringer epx4000 too! I think as long as your amp has tons of headroom and low THD the amp really isn't that important...as long as it's not clipping. To my ears the class D amps just don't have as smooth highs especially at high volume. To tighten up the "boomy" change your speaker LF res freq in the amp block to around 75. That's the resonant frequency spec celestion lists for the f12-x200. This is what's worked for me. Honestly I was nervous that all the effort and money building these wouldn't be much different than the solutions I listed. Turns out it's the best my axefx3 has ever sounded and I'm over the moon with how much more inspiring it is playing thru them. Hope that helps.So, I have been messing around with that SD PS700 for a bit. Sounds pretty great. Plenty loud. The FX12-200 sounds pretty great IMO. A little boomy, maybe. Adding a port is only gonna make that worse, right? I may have to borrow somebody's FRFR to do a side by side ands see if I'm missing anything.
I also have a Quilter 101 Mini Head that sounds pretty good with this cab. I was considering just using that, in fact I still am. Not sure I am ever gonna mess with stereo for gigs but I like having the option. The thing is, I have to go into the pre-amp input to get enough volume. The FX return is just too quiet. Their newer stuff has an FR setting for the pre-amp but this one does not. Still... it sounds pretty good. Anybody using one of these?
Thanks for that info, @Justincase. Glad to hear that this is working for you. Very encouraging! I plan to build one of those cabs for the second speaker. This old Sunn cab has about the same cubic volume (but no port) and it looks so cool. The other will have more of a Hard Truckers vibe, I think.I built two of those celestion spec cabs and loaded them with the f12-x200. I A/B them against my Yamaha hs50m studio monitors, against two headrush FRFR12s, and a yamaha PA and all I can say is WOW! TOTALLY worth the effort to build. Best budget solution out there imo. I'm using a cheap class H Behringer epx4000 too! I think as long as your amp has tons of headroom and low THD the amp really isn't that important...as long as it's not clipping. To my ears the class D amps just don't have as smooth highs especially at high volume. To tighten up the "boomy" change your speaker LF res freq in the amp block to around 75. That's the resonant frequency spec celestion lists for the f12-x200. This is what's worked for me. Honestly I was nervous that all the effort and money building these wouldn't be much different than the solutions I listed. Turns out it's the best my axefx3 has ever sounded and I'm over the moon with how much more inspiring it is playing thru them. Hope that helps.
Coated mine with Exohyde epoxy speaker coating from parts express. Great stuff! Easy to apply, Very durable, Pro looking finish. Just waiting on peavey speaker grills Best of luck!Thanks for that info, @Justincase. Glad to hear that this is working for you. Very encouraging! I plan to build one of those cabs for the second speaker. This old Sunn cab has about the same cubic volume (but no port) and it looks so cool. The other will have more of a Hard Truckers vibe, I think.
Another option is to make your own "powerstage", just search for an icepower module (that's what's inside the Seymour Duncan) and mount it in a case. There are several versions with different wattages and either mono or stereo, choose the one that suits your needs.
It will also end up being quite cheaper.
Before I got my mission engineering Gemini I used one of these with a Carvin 2x12 and EVH 2x12. You are right that little thing was surprisingly awesome.I've been rocking a Carvin Mach 100 which sounds great. Very neutral and loud. Stereo power amp in an MXR sized box. It was only $150 or so with a coupon.
https://carvinaudio.com/products/mach100-100w-pedal-amplifier
There is one form Harley Benton with exactly same design but other color and brand printing of course for 100€ I use for redundancy.I've been rocking a Carvin Mach 100 which sounds great. Very neutral and loud. Stereo power amp in an MXR sized box. It was only $150 or so with a coupon.
https://carvinaudio.com/products/mach100-100w-pedal-amplifier
Interesting. I'll give that a go.Also, anyone using a Fryette PS should run into the effects loop return instead of the line in…trust me after trying it both ways.
Try it and report back. Made all the difference for me as far as volume output and more low end on tap.Interesting. I'll give that a go.
I looked into that. Doesn’t seem very DIYAnother option is to make your own "powerstage", just search for an icepower module (that's what's inside the Seymour Duncan) and mount it in a case. There are several versions with different wattages and either mono or stereo, choose the one that suits your needs.
It will also end up being quite cheaper.
What do you mean?I looked into that. Doesn’t seem very DIY
Is there a kit I can buy with directions! seems complicated unless I am looking at the wrong product.What do you mean?
No complete kit available but you can easily get the board on ebay and here you can find a case and the needed wiring.Is there a kit I can buy with directions! seems complicated unless I am looking at the wrong product.