What are your favorite 8-inch speakers?

PaulR · March 27th, 2003, 11:40 AM

For a decent sounding practice amp, that is. Without costing more than the amp.... :?

Big Cookie · March 27th, 2003, 11:49 AM

Weber Signature Series, about $25 killer speaker at any price.

rob w jackson · April 2nd, 2003, 03:07 PM

The V8 is more money, but rated at 60W. I put one of these in a little 35W Tokai "practice" amp and now I gig with it quite regularly when I want to travel super-light. People are always stunned by the loudness of this tiny amp and I think the speaker is a big part of that.

For a slightly more up-market Weber, I got a P8Q in my 6W Vibro Champ, and while I don't think it's quite as strong as the Celestion (rated at 15W I think?), it's got a great sound that really seems to bring out the best of what the VC has to offer.

Does remind me of a crazy idea I had. Time for a new topic...

DavidP · April 2nd, 2003, 04:01 PM

The weber siganture series is a definite improvement over a stock Champ speaker, but the P8Q makes a big difference. Hard to belive that it's an 8"!!

docrock55 · April 4th, 2003, 12:46 PM

I have to agree with cookie. The weber is the way to go!.

Smokey · April 4th, 2003, 05:30 PM

I have a couple of 8" alnicos from a no-name 60's tube amp. The amp died but I kept these speakers, 4ohms each. They are fantastic, look like jensens but no name or numbers on them.

If you want the pair you can have them for $30. I don't have any use for 8" speakers now.

Drak · April 6th, 2003, 08:48 PM

How does one get in touch with you Smokey?

Smokey · April 7th, 2003, 01:58 PM

P.M. me or follow the link to my site, my email is there

PaulR · April 10th, 2003, 09:46 AM

I see Weber has a choice of smooth or ribbed cones. What would the difference in sound be?

March 27th, 2003, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
PaulR Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper left corner of the lower 48 Posts: 180	What are your favorite 8-inch speakers? For a decent sounding practice amp, that is. Without costing more than the amp.... :?

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Big Cookie Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 693	Easy Weber Signature Series, about $25 killer speaker at any price.

April 2nd, 2003, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
rob w jackson Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 171	Also, there's the Celestion Vintage 8, or Weber P8Q The V8 is more money, but rated at 60W. I put one of these in a little 35W Tokai "practice" amp and now I gig with it quite regularly when I want to travel super-light. People are always stunned by the loudness of this tiny amp and I think the speaker is a big part of that. For a slightly more up-market Weber, I got a P8Q in my 6W Vibro Champ, and while I don't think it's quite as strong as the Celestion (rated at 15W I think?), it's got a great sound that really seems to bring out the best of what the VC has to offer. Does remind me of a crazy idea I had. Time for a new topic...

April 2nd, 2003, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
DavidP Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 465	P8Q worth the $$ The weber siganture series is a definite improvement over a stock Champ speaker, but the P8Q makes a big difference. Hard to belive that it's an 8"!!

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Smokey TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 78	I have a couple of 8" alnicos from a no-name 60's tube amp. The amp died but I kept these speakers, 4ohms each. They are fantastic, look like jensens but no name or numbers on them. If you want the pair you can have them for $30. I don't have any use for 8" speakers now. __________________ Smokey's Forums

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docrock55 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 81	I have to agree with cookie. The weber is the way to go!.

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Drak Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: DC 'Burbs Age: 46 Posts: 447	How does one get in touch with you Smokey?

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Smokey TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 78	P.M. me or follow the link to my site, my email is there __________________ Smokey's Forums

April 10th, 2003, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
PaulR Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Upper left corner of the lower 48 Posts: 180	What about the cone surface? I see Weber has a choice of smooth or ribbed cones. What would the difference in sound be?