How big of a speaker cab should i get?

alterdcrash · Post by **alterdcrash** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:02 pm

im going to buy my very first 100watt tube amp head soon,but how big of a speaker cabinet should i get for it?

futuresailors · Post by **futuresailors** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:27 pm

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metalmariachi · Post by **metalmariachi** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:45 pm

What amp?

A 4x12 is a must, 2 4x12 cabs is perfect.

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Humandrivein · Post by **Humandrivein** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 6:52 pm

get a 6x12

alterdcrash · Post by **alterdcrash** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:40 pm

Humandrivein wrote:get a 6x12

seriously? i was thinking a 2x12 would be good but i really dont know.

smallsnd/bigsnd · Post by **smallsnd/bigsnd** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:43 pm

2x12 would be fine... smaller cab = easier to move around, especially since you'll have to move the head as well.
i've got a fender PA 100 head (essentially a twin...) that i use with an avatar 2x12 cab and it's great...

Scruffie · Post by **Scruffie** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:58 pm

How come you're going for 100W Tube head? Just thinking that perhaps going for a 50 and buying better cabs might be wiser but then again I don't know what tone you're set on or well your overall plan.

alterdcrash · Post by **alterdcrash** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:59 pm

i have 2 speakers that i used for a PA system,could i hook the head to those instead of a cab?

Humandrivein · Post by **Humandrivein** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:28 pm

Sorry yeah a 2x12 would be fine and easier to transport I just love giant amps, and getting a 2x12 could leave to add on cabs as needed or wanted in the future.

denhamt · Post by **denhamt** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:35 pm

4x10 rip roars IMHO :thumb:

Voodoo · Post by **Voodoo** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:17 am

alterdcrash wrote:i have 2 speakers that i used for a PA system,could i hook the head to those instead of a cab?

Most likely this will lead to a very harsh and brittle sound. PA speakers are full range, while guitar speakers cut high frequencies (on purpose, in a positive way). You'd need a speaker simulator if you want the typical sound of guitar cabinet. Furthermore, you have to check the impedance (must match the head).
I would stick to guitar cab speakers :thumb:

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