That is the case for most amps, but not the AC30CC2. If you get 2 16ohm speakers, the amp will need to be rewired to parallel, not a big deal to me, but may be for some. the AC30CC does not have a 4ohm tap on the transformer, only 16ohm and 8ohms.Why 16 ohm? The typical amp w/212's (my experiences thus far) are setup 8 ohm stock (2x16ohm speakers wired for 8) w/4 and 16 ohm jacks allowing for other speaker values or additional cabs.
What makes it "authentic"? Have you heard enough broken in '60s Alnico Celestions to make that judgment? I've heard the same thing said about 30w Weber Alnico Blue Dogs, btw.Scumnico all the way. It is the most authentic clone of a mid 60s alnico on the market that I have tried and I have tried most of them.![]()
Why 30w instead of 15w for the Webers? I keep hearing that the 30w Blue Dog sounds more like a broken in Celestion Alnico, and Weber's 15w sounds more like a modern issue Celestion Blue. Is that why you'd choose the 30w?I totally agree about the 30Watt Weber Blue dogs, those are what I would get if I wasn't going to go with the Celestion Alnico Blues....
If Ted Weber jumped off The Golden Gate Bridge...Why 30w instead of 15w for the Webers? I keep hearing that the 30w Blue Dog sounds more like a broken in Celestion Alnico, and Weber's 15w sounds more like a modern issue Celestion Blue. Is that why you'd choose the 30w?
I guess what I can't get my head around is why a lot of people go for 30w when the original Celestions were 15w. Please fill me in if you have a chance.
Thanks for an absolutely useless reply. Any replies from non-trolls?If Ted Weber jumped off The Golden Gate Bridge...
hmmm, my guess is that the original blue speakers were a bit warmer than the current celestion blues, and ted has mentioned this as well. I know with Ted's blues the higher the power rating the warmer the speaker, so the 15w is probably a very bright speaker (current model Celestion Blue clone) and the 30w is a tiny bit warmer therefore replicating the original blue.Thanks for an absolutely useless reply. Any replies from non-trolls?
Thanks in advance.
I have read just what you posted tha tthe 30W Blue dog sounds more like an older Broken in Alnico blue. Plus I think the 30Watt is a goot comprimise between speaker breakup and head room compared to a 15Watt or 50Watt. That is why I said I would go with the 30Watt.Why 30w instead of 15w for the Webers? I keep hearing that the 30w Blue Dog sounds more like a broken in Celestion Alnico, and Weber's 15w sounds more like a modern issue Celestion Blue. Is that why you'd choose the 30w?
I guess what I can't get my head around is why a lot of people go for 30w when the original Celestions were 15w. Please fill me in if you have a chance.
I realize people are going for different sounds and have different needs. When I told Ted I wanted authentic, JMI era Vox AC30 tone, he recommended 15w Blue/Silver Alnico combo, both with pre-rola treatment. Shrug.
I would have thought that the way the Pound has plummeted recently you should be able to get the Blue somewhat cheaper than a few months ago, I would expect somewhat south of $250.ed dale007- Thanks for the input. I can afford any speaker I want,but that said, I dont wanna pay $300 a speaker myself either.I was looking into the red fang myself. How does it sound when pushed hard with OD?
Or you could pay over $300 and have Vox put a Chinese made Blue speaker in there for ya.I would have thought that the way the Pound has plummeted recently you should be able to get the Blue somewhat cheaper than a few months ago, I would expect somewhat south of $250.