Speakers, 2-10's or 1-12?

johnnykf · February 19th, 2006, 09:56 AM

What's the best way to go when having a combo amp built, the advantages or disadvantages of either option when ordering an amp?

Paul in Colorado · February 19th, 2006, 11:08 AM

I'm a fan of tens, even though I have four 1 X 12" amps. I think tens give a little more sparkle and a little more depth. I'm saving up for a 3 X 10" combo cab for a Bandmaster Reverb. I think multiple 10's are a rich full sound. Give it a try.

Tremo · February 19th, 2006, 02:59 PM

I think the pair of 10s will give you a little more cone area (move more air), and spread out the source a little wider.

David Barnett · February 19th, 2006, 06:30 PM

I think there's a better selection of 12" speakers to choose from.

Tremo · February 19th, 2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by David Barnett

I think there's a better selection of 12" speakers to choose from.

Ted, Jensen, Eminence, etc have an abundant selection of 10 inchers between them.

Robin Nahum · February 19th, 2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnykf

What's the best way to go when having a combo amp built, the advantages or disadvantages of either option when ordering an amp?

I have a Vibrolux (2 x10F150s), a Pro Reverb (2 x 12F150s) and a DR (1 x12 Eminence Cannabis Rex).

The particular 12s I use seem to have a 'bigger warmer' tone that sort of 'blooms' while the 10s seem to have more 'punch' and a quicker decay.

For jazz standards where I am playing clean and only using amp reverb, I prefer the sound of the 12s. If I was playing fusion or rock and/or using effects, I would be more inclined to the 10s.

However there are 12s and 12s and there are 10s and 10s.

moparmutt · February 20th, 2006, 04:27 PM

I use one 12" in my self built bassman combo. It is a bit smaller and lighter that way and I gotta carry it alot

Maj. Lee FUBAR · February 20th, 2006, 11:53 PM

If you're having the amp built for you, have it built as a head. That way you can try out both a 1x12 and a 2x10 cabinet and see which sounds better to your ears. I like the 1x12 myself, but all that matters is what sounds good to you.

Ringo · February 21st, 2006, 12:34 AM

One 12" and one 10" speaker, I built a Bandmaster Reverb chassis into a combo amp with this combination, best of both worlds IMHO.
I used some of the Eminence Alnico magnet speakers.
Wish I still had that amp!

February 19th, 2006, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Ringo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 1,913	OR try this One 12" and one 10" speaker, I built a Bandmaster Reverb chassis into a combo amp with this combination, best of both worlds IMHO. I used some of the Eminence Alnico magnet speakers. Wish I still had that amp!

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Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,318 3 Photos	I'm a fan of tens, even though I have four 1 X 12" amps. I think tens give a little more sparkle and a little more depth. I'm saving up for a 3 X 10" combo cab for a Bandmaster Reverb. I think multiple 10's are a rich full sound. Give it a try.

February 19th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tremo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silicon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 3,735	I think the pair of 10s will give you a little more cone area (move more air), and spread out the source a little wider.

February 19th, 2006, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
David Barnett Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LIttle Rock, AR Age: 52 Posts: 5,411	I think there's a better selection of 12" speakers to choose from.

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moparmutt Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: honolulu Posts: 570	I use one 12" in my self built bassman combo. It is a bit smaller and lighter that way and I gotta carry it alot

February 20th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Maj. Lee FUBAR Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 168	If you're having the amp built for you, have it built as a head. That way you can try out both a 1x12 and a 2x10 cabinet and see which sounds better to your ears. I like the 1x12 myself, but all that matters is what sounds good to you.