What speaker should I pair with a Celestion H30 Anniversary in a 212?

[Spaced Out Ace]

I've got an H30 in a box I should probably use at some point. I'm unsure what I should pair it with, such as another H30 Anniversary, a Vintage 30, a Creamback of some sort, a G12-65, or something else.

I use two Synergy Syn-2 units with OS and IICP modules into a Fryette PS-2A Power Station. I play 70s and 80s hard rock and metal in E and Eb (or drop D variations).

 

[AdamCook]

I use a G12H30 with a V30 and I think it goes together well. The V30 is a bit sharper in the high-mids. The G12H30 is a little rounder sounding. I mic each one and blend them when I record.

 

[budda]

M25?

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

M25?

It's an option, though I have 4 in two other cabs (2 a piece).

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

I use a G12H30 with a V30 and I think it goes together well. The V30 is a bit sharper in the high-mids. The G12H30 is a little rounder sounding. I mic each one and blend them when I record.

The Vintage 30 is one I tend to skip, but maybe I should give it a try. Should I try a standard MIC Vintage 30 or a Mesa MIE version?

 

[budda]

The Vintage 30 is one I tend to skip, but maybe I should give it a try. Should I try a standard MIC Vintage 30 or a Mesa MIE version?

You could line up 4 of each and have 4 different sounds. Grab one available for a good price and go imo.

Wondering how the wattage difference works in a 212 or 412, ex wouldnt the v30 be more prominent?

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

You could line up 4 of each and have 4 different sounds. Grab one available for a good price and go imo.

Wondering how the wattage difference works in a 212 or 412, ex wouldnt the v30 be more prominent?

Based on efficiency, not wattage. I think both are nearly equal (99-100db).

 

[Shask]

What about a Redback? I have been curious about those.

The H30 is bright, so maybe the darker Redback would pair well.

 

[MatrixClaw]

It's been a long time since I've played through a G12H-30, but my favorite speaker combo right now is the Eminence Governor and Wizard, which are their takes on the Vintage 30 and G12H-30

 

[youngthrasher9]

It's been a long time since I've played through a G12H-30, but my favorite speaker combo right now is the Eminence Governor and Wizard, which are their takes on the Vintage 30 and G12H-30

That is pretty fascinating if true. The wizard is one of my least favorite speakers and the G12H-30 anniversary is one of my favorites. That’s not a commentary on your preference or facts, it’s just interesting to me.

 

[crushingpetal]

I use a G12H30 with a V30 and I think it goes together well. The V30 is a bit sharper in the high-mids. The G12H30 is a little rounder sounding. I mic each one and blend them when I record.

I like the G12H30 and V30, but never played them together in the same cab. I agree that they'd likely work well together.

 

[MatrixClaw]

That is pretty fascinating if true. The wizard is one of my least favorite speakers and the G12H-30 anniversary is one of my favorites. That’s not a commentary on your preference or facts, it’s just interesting to me.

TBH, I thought it would only sound good with one of my amps and now it's the default speaker setup I use for everything. That combo sounds aggressive AF

 

[Screamingdaisy]

Call me weird, but I always thought cabs sounded best when running all the same speaker.

 

[youngthrasher9]

Call me weird, but I always thought cabs sounded best when running all the same speaker.

This is an opinion that Mike from Omega shares, iirc.

 

[Kosthrash]

Based on efficiency, not wattage. I think both are nearly equal (99-100db).

Marshall has a 2x12" cab with this combination

Marshall JVM 2x12 cabinet with Celestion G12H and vintage speakers | Marshall.com

The JVMC212 150W 2x12" cabinet is the ultimate JVM extension cabinet. Pairing the G12 Heritage and G12 Vintage Celestion speaker has never sounded so good.

www.marshall.com

 

[Choop]

The H30 is kind of similar to the H75 Creamback, so it makes sense that it would pair well with a V30. I think Greenback would sound cool as well instead of a V30.

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

Marshall has a 2x12" cab with this combination

Marshall JVM 2x12 cabinet with Celestion G12H and vintage speakers | Marshall.com

The JVMC212 150W 2x12" cabinet is the ultimate JVM extension cabinet. Pairing the G12 Heritage and G12 Vintage Celestion speaker has never sounded so good.

www.marshall.com

Heritage and Anniversary are different speakers to some degree. The Heritahe H30s are awesome, though.

 

[gclef]

G1265 and v30 are a great combo.

I really like 2 '65s in my 2x12.

Greenbacks go well with h30s too.

These 2 speakers pretty much own 70s hard rock.

 

[budda]

TIL G12H-30 is gold not green

Picking up a G12H-30 something tomorrow, not sure if they are anniversary or something else. Dont really care

Worth noting the G12M-25 is 98dB 75hz-5k whereas the G12H-30 is 100dB and 85hz-5k.

Which unfortunately means I may still want to find a G12M-25 cab

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

TIL G12H-30 is gold not green

Picking up a G12H-30 something tomorrow, not sure if they are anniversary or something else. Dont really care

Worth noting the G12M-25 is 98dB 75hz-5k whereas the G12H-30 is 100dB and 85hz-5k.

Which unfortunately means I may still want to find a G12M-25 cab

The Anniversary is a gold label. The Heritage (55hz and 75hz) is a "greenback."