Speaker Pairing Help Needed

[anthonylbest]

So right now I am running a single 12" Cannibis Rex (50 watt, 8 ohm) in my Dr Z 2x12 Cab, and its time to add a 2nd speaker. I am looking for a bit more headroom. Cabinet is paired to a 45 watt Class A Dr Z. RxES head.

I am looking for for a good 12" 8 ohm (head will take a 4 ohm load). I play blues, rock, and metal. Both std 6 and a 7 string baritone. Any recommendations for what I should put in the cab?

 

[fitterhappier]

Maybe a Swamp Thang? I have one and it's very clean (it will NOT break up, 150 W power rating). It also has laid back mids and a nice sparkle in the highs, and a huge low end. It's in the Patriot line just like your Cannabis, so it may complement the sound. It's equally good for jazzy stuff as well as metal.

 

[anthonylbest]

Thanks for the reply. The amp itself has ZERO issues with highs and sparkle. I usually have to dial my treble back somewhere in between 4 and 5. Do you think the 150 wattage and the 50 watt speaker would give it a bit of character, ie some speaker breakup and some super clean.

If i am honest idealy I would love to run 2 75 to 100 watt speakers to keep things as clean as possible.

 

[fitterhappier]

Thanks for the reply. The amp itself has ZERO issues with highs and sparkle. I usually have to dial my treble back somewhere in between 4 and 5. Do you think the 150 wattage and the 50 watt speaker would give it a bit of character, ie some speaker breakup and some super clean.

If i am honest idealy I would love to run 2 75 to 100 watt speakers to keep things as clean as possible.

You may want to check out Celestion K100's then. Maybe Eminence Legend 75W's as well.

Regarding the Swamp Thang, I was running it in combination with a V30. It was an interesting combination of having the V30 sound (mid spike, breakup) with the Swamp Thang (no breakup, relaxed mids), but it wasn't for me and I ended up going with two V30s. I am happier with the two V30s, but let me tell you, the Swamp Thang sounded MASSIVE. Just stupid huge. in a good way