paulmapp8306
Fractal Fanatic
So I have decided not to go FRFR for now (Ill wait for some reviews on the Atomic. If there good, maybe Ill try that route in a few months). The upshot of this decision is a new cab
My Current VHT Fat Bottom 2x12 is nice, but it is a closed back. Its neither a 4x12, or nice open back. Good as it is its not the most versatile sounding cab.
So, Im having a custom cab built. It will be an oversized 2x12 cab, with bass ports. It will also have 3 removable back pannels so I can configure it as an open, 3/4 closed or closed design. I MAY keep my VHT cab and run stereo - utilising whichever cab is best for the sound, but will probably just use the new cab (less to lug about !!).
However, I need some recomendations for speakers to load it with. My VHT has a classic combo of 1 V30 and 1 G12H - However, for the new can I want something fairly neutral so I can get a bit more versatility.
So whats good? Ive heard EVs are OK, but dont know which model. Also any other suggestions are good. Needs to be 4 or 16 Ohms - so I can wire the cab for 8 Ohm opperation. I use an Art SLA-1 at present - so a combined 60-120W handling is good (the VHT is rated at 60W and is fine with the SLA bridged). That said Im not adverse to changing the amp for an SLA-2 if the cab will handle more power - so up to a 400W cab iis probably OK.
I dont want the power to cloud my choice though. Primary concern in this is "flexability", so probably "neutrality" is the key. Equally as good at nice round clean tones as high octane drives.
So - Whats it to be?
My Current VHT Fat Bottom 2x12 is nice, but it is a closed back. Its neither a 4x12, or nice open back. Good as it is its not the most versatile sounding cab.
So, Im having a custom cab built. It will be an oversized 2x12 cab, with bass ports. It will also have 3 removable back pannels so I can configure it as an open, 3/4 closed or closed design. I MAY keep my VHT cab and run stereo - utilising whichever cab is best for the sound, but will probably just use the new cab (less to lug about !!).
However, I need some recomendations for speakers to load it with. My VHT has a classic combo of 1 V30 and 1 G12H - However, for the new can I want something fairly neutral so I can get a bit more versatility.
So whats good? Ive heard EVs are OK, but dont know which model. Also any other suggestions are good. Needs to be 4 or 16 Ohms - so I can wire the cab for 8 Ohm opperation. I use an Art SLA-1 at present - so a combined 60-120W handling is good (the VHT is rated at 60W and is fine with the SLA bridged). That said Im not adverse to changing the amp for an SLA-2 if the cab will handle more power - so up to a 400W cab iis probably OK.
I dont want the power to cloud my choice though. Primary concern in this is "flexability", so probably "neutrality" is the key. Equally as good at nice round clean tones as high octane drives.
So - Whats it to be?