best celestion for clean headroom and bass...

[theinteriorleag]

I'm gonna pick up an avatar contemporary 4x12 shortly. I don't know what to put in it. I need something that stays clean and can handle a lot of bass, lower midrange, and upper midrange.

suggestions? I do enjoy cl80s, but thought I might try something different or a mix of speakers.

My options are pretty much those standard speakers offered by avatar which are listed below (unless something can drastically outdo them):
Celestion: Vintage 30s, G12H30s, G12T75s, Greenbacks, Classic Lead 80s, Hellatone 30s, Hellatone 60s

[guitarvc]

I like the Celestion Heritage G12-65's for gewtting both clean and high gain tones. I feel it is the best compromise between the two tones. IO have used them all, and in a 2 x 12 or 4 x 12, the 65's shine. I am using my 2 x 12 with the mEgnater Mod 50 and it is the best tone I have ever had!

[Dave]

If you like the CL80 you'll love the Mesa/Celestion MC90 Black Shadow.

[PSaulino]

Originally Posted by theinteriorleag

I'm gonna pick up an avatar contemporary 4x12 shortly. I don't know what to put in it. I need something that stays clean and can handle a lot of bass, lower midrange, and upper midrange.

suggestions? I do enjoy cl80s, but thought I might try something different or a mix of speakers.

My options are pretty much those standard speakers offered by avatar which are listed below (unless something can drastically outdo them):
Celestion: Vintage 30s, G12H30s, G12T75s, Greenbacks, Classic Lead 80s, Hellatone 30s, Hellatone 60s

Try these for $45..
http://warehousespeakers.com/proddet...902f924394e38e

Everyone seems to REALLY like them...
Paul

[DGDGBD]

Originally Posted by PSaulino

Try these for $45..
http://warehousespeakers.com/proddet...902f924394e38e

Everyone seems to REALLY like them...
Paul

I'll vouch for that...I snagged one when they were $25. Great bang for the buck...great sounding speaker too.

[theinteriorleag]

are they the best for my headroom and eq needs?

[guitardr]

Recently got an Avatar G212H Premier cabinet with Celestion Classic 80's:
they reproduce the amp's (CAE OD100 Standard) sound w/ very little coloration/shrillness.

[theinteriorleag]

I do have a 4x12 with cl80s. Can any of the options beat it for clean bassy no speaker break-up sounds?

[thegame]

Originally Posted by theinteriorleag

I do have a 4x12 with cl80s. Can any of the options beat it for clean bassy no speaker break-up sounds?

Celestion G12K-100. Much more bass than the 80. 20 more watts obviously.

[bosstone]

The best speaker for that in current production is the G12K-100. No doubt about it. If you want a used speaker, the Sidewinder (12S-150) is better yet.

[stratzrus]

Originally Posted by bosstone

The best speaker for that in current production is the G12K-100. No doubt about it. If you want a used speaker, the Sidewinder (12S-150) is better yet.

This is what I was thinking...you should definitely check out the Sidewinder. It's out of production but can be found periodically on eBay; I picked up four of them that way in three auctions over four months.

stratzrus

[thegame]

Originally Posted by bosstone

The best speaker for that in current production is the G12K-100. No doubt about it. If you want a used speaker, the Sidewinder (12S-150) is better yet.

For clean headroom the Sidewinder will take it, but the G12K100 is alot warmer with more bass IMO.

[theinteriorleag]

How does the g12t100 compare to the g12k100. Avatar only has the former.

[rooster]

Originally Posted by bosstone

The best speaker for that in current production is the G12K-100. No doubt about it. If you want a used speaker, the Sidewinder (12S-150) is better yet.

That's exactly what I was going to say!

rooster.

[seajay]

The G12K-100 was the first one I thought of. Keep in mind I've never played one. I'm just going off of the product description and clips.