clay49
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Hi guys...I need some speaker recommendations for my Avatar 2x12 closed-back cabinet.
Let me set up what I'm looking for: late 70's-early 80's classic rock tone (typified by groups like Foreigner, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Thin Lizzy, etc.)
My current arsenal (to reach this tone): Peters Polaris 50w head with JJ 12AX7 preamp, JJ E34L power, Tokai Love Rock (high-end, nitro) with Motor City Black Belt pups, D'Addario EXL140 strings and the Avatar 2x12 closed-back cab.
Speakers I've tried, but still not sold on include: Celestion G12H30/Vintage 30 combo, Greenbacks, Warehouse ET65 and Veteran 30 (and a combination of those two), JBL E-120 8, Electrovoice EVM-12L, Weber Silver Dog AlNiCo.
I know, I know....these are ALL great speakers, but I'm looking for something that has a little more articulation in "crunch mode"...no muddiness, good attack, good sustain, full audio spectrum "presence."
Given the music I've listed as the target...what do ye wise speaker sages have for me????
Thanks!
Let me set up what I'm looking for: late 70's-early 80's classic rock tone (typified by groups like Foreigner, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot, Thin Lizzy, etc.)
My current arsenal (to reach this tone): Peters Polaris 50w head with JJ 12AX7 preamp, JJ E34L power, Tokai Love Rock (high-end, nitro) with Motor City Black Belt pups, D'Addario EXL140 strings and the Avatar 2x12 closed-back cab.
Speakers I've tried, but still not sold on include: Celestion G12H30/Vintage 30 combo, Greenbacks, Warehouse ET65 and Veteran 30 (and a combination of those two), JBL E-120 8, Electrovoice EVM-12L, Weber Silver Dog AlNiCo.
I know, I know....these are ALL great speakers, but I'm looking for something that has a little more articulation in "crunch mode"...no muddiness, good attack, good sustain, full audio spectrum "presence."
Given the music I've listed as the target...what do ye wise speaker sages have for me????

Thanks!