What speaker goes well with an EVM12L Classic?

...........another EVM12L.....?

 

Mesa pairs a EVM12L with Celestion MC90 and it seems to work pretty well. The MC gives an earlier break up and has that nice celestion crunch while the EV stays cleaner longer.

 

I'd like to revive this thread....

What has everyone found that pairs/complements the EVM 12L? I've had good results with a 100 watt Weber Blue Dog (ceramic).

Other recommendations?

 

I have a vintage MB vertical 2x12 with a EVM12L in the lower ported thiele portion and replaced the MC90 with a Scumback H75-LHDC-8 ohms 100w and though I have not played out with it yet, it sounds like a nice balance in my home studio -- fwiw

 

At this point in time, I've settled on an EVM12L with a Fane AXA12, 100W AlNiCo - the best of both worlds, IMHO. I've also tried pairing it with a Jensen Jet Blackbird, 100W AlNiCo, and that sounds pretty good too.

The EVM12L also sounds good paired with its smaller brother, the EVM10M or the Fane AXA10.

 

Hey Macaroni-

I know you're a big fan of the Fane, but I've never heard one. What does it bring to the table that the EVM12L doesn't? Just curious how it complements it.

How tight is the bottom on the Fane?

 

Well, it's got that classic AlNiCo compression, 3D woodiness, warmth, fatness, a different flavor of detail and presence. The Fane has a tight bottom end - you can punish it like the EVM12L. It compresses somewhat, depending on the tones, ie": clean or OD.

It's similar to the combination of a Blue + G12H30, or a Gold + G12-65, but with the unique mojos of the EVM12L & Fane AXA12.

 

I have a Port City OS 2x12 with an EVM 12L and...another EVM 12L wired in series to 16 ohms. I am really digging it. It's a very big, full sound with tons of clarity and headroom without a bit of harshness.

 

BTW, I forgot to mention that I also have a PCW 2-12 and an PCW OS 2-12, which has an extra 10" speaker baffle in it, so it's really a 10+2-12, with an older EVM12L + Fane AXA12 + Fane AXA10. The 2-12 has an EVM12L + Jensen Jet Blackbird.

 

+1 on that description.

Ron, you've inspired me to listen to my Fane next to my incoming 12L classic before I move anything. The combo must sound amazing. Are your cabs open or closed back?

 

Definitely wait to hear that combo - I love it - after a lot of experimenting. I did love the Gold + G12-65 too, but the EVM12L + Fane AXA12 was more pleasing for my tastes and styles, YMMV.

The Port City Wave cabs are all closed back with full length front ports running along the bottom of the cab. Check them out if you don't know about them.

 

+1 for the Jensen Jet Blackbird. That is a killer speaker.

 

Weber California
EVM12-S
EV Force 12
Eminence Delta Pro
JBL 120 (E,K,D)

I like speakers that compliment the great EV sound, but throw a slight curve and don't easily break up. Makes it easier to decide which speaker to mic, too.

 

I used an EV exclusively for several years, the only thing that I found that matched well with it was a Celestion Sidewinder. The Sidewinder is an aweful speaker on it's own, way too bright and sizzle without cone breakup made it sound fizzy ... but did sound very good with the EV.

 

Evidently, great minds think alike...

I've got a PC 2-12 OS with an EVM 12L Classic and a Weber Blue Bog ceramic

 

I like Altec 417s with mine.

 

I've been using 12Ls in combination with Celestion Sidewinders.

They are both cast frame, high wattage, high sensitivity speakers that compliment each other well and produce similar volume levels. They are out of production but turn up fairly regularly on eBay...UPS just delivered four of them to me yesterday.

Matching volume is really important. If there is a significant difference in sensitivity you pretty much won't hear the softer speaker.