Eminence Legend speakers?

t0m · October 5th, 2006, 11:07 AM

I just came across a cheap cab on ebay that comes with two USA Eminence Legend speakers and was wondering what peoples opinions on em are? They seem to get good reviews on HC so I've allready got a good first impression. I'm hoping to use them with a Laney GH50L head, which I hear is quite a bright amp so the speakers cant be too bright. Not sure what kinda voicing the Eminence speakers are, though I read one review that says "Mids are great and bass is wonderful, highs are good but not super exceptional, but they also lack the icepick shrill that older and newer speakers sometimes have" which sounds good to me, icepick is ALWAYs bad

Another says the speaker gave his amp more depth and growl, which also sounds good. The only thing I was concerned about is that I've only really seem Eminence in "American" amps, whereas the Laney is supposedly more "british" sounding, which typically use Celestions in their cabs I guess..

Cheers for any help

petebradt · October 5th, 2006, 11:16 AM

EXCELLENT speakers, esp the low-wattage alnicos.

t0m · October 5th, 2006, 11:19 AM

I havent yet found out the actual model number yet from the seller, but are all the models similar-ish in tone do you know?

Would you agree that it has a slightly rolled off high?

t0m · October 5th, 2006, 11:21 AM

Sorry, double post

petebradt · October 5th, 2006, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0m

I havent yet found out the actual model number yet from the seller, but are all the models similar-ish in tone do you know?

Would you agree that it has a slightly rolled off high?

Mine don't.

t0m · October 5th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Oh.. bugger. Is it bright then like the Eminence found in Fender HRDx? Thats the only Eminence I've had experience with.

tonfarbe · October 5th, 2006, 01:50 PM

Like petebradt says, EXCELLENT.

I recently bought a VOX VR30 and while I liked the overall sound I was shure that it could be improved.
Dropped a Legend 105 in and the results were like night and day.
The sound compared to the stock speaker was more open with an extended frequency range, both in the lows and heighs.
The 105 sounds totaly ballanced and clear, yet warm.

The Legend 105 is THE BEST SPEAKER I have ever found in this price range.

Before the speaker swap, I thought that the VOX VR30 was a very good amp for home usage; now I play it even more than my SF VibroChamp

trag-o-caster · October 5th, 2006, 03:29 PM

I have a 2x12 cab with two Legend V12's and I'm most happy with them. I have read that they're supposedly Emi's version of a Vintage 30, but resides more happily in an open back cab than the V30. I can vouch for that, comparing with a buddy's open back 2x12 Tonemaster cab w/V30's. Mine has much less harsh highs, more oomph in the lows.

I'll use it quite often as a cab for my 69 DR, which is loaded with a Weber ceramic Calif - i.e. BRIGHT. Too bright for my tastes, so I'll run that amp into the cab, and disengage the Weber.

I also use it with my old Sovtek Mig50 head, and the Lab Series L11 head with excellent results.

Nice and warm.

t0m · October 5th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Awesome. I think this cab has the V12s aswell. I've read all the good reviews on HC and I think this sounds like a perfect speaker to go with the Laney :D Now, the cab has a gay 80s purply-pink and black colour scheme, is it easy to install a cloth grille?

RomanS · October 5th, 2006, 08:21 PM

I have a cabinet with one 12" Legend 121 and one 10" Legend 105, and I love it - very transparent, clear, with plenty of smooth, sprakly treble (not the icepicky kind), and tight punchy bass, mids are smooth, but not dominant; smooth & sparkly seem to be the operative words with my Legends, great for clean playing, probably not the best choice for aggressive high gain sounds...

Glen W · October 5th, 2006, 09:33 PM

I have a 151 in my Allen Old Flame. Perfect balance of lows, mids and high end. A guy whose DR I've serviced has the 121. Next to my Weber 12F150, it's one of the best I've heard in a DR. Haven't tried the 105's yet, but I noticed 4 of them in a Super Reverb that Ronnie Earl's crew was loading into the van after a show. Sounded killer during the show!

Texsunburst59 · October 5th, 2006, 10:25 PM

Got the 105's in my SR and they sound clear and balanced. Not any harsh bright tones here. For the price they are hard to beat.

zook · October 5th, 2006, 11:36 PM

I have two Legend 125s in my 66 ProReverb, Great tone, good bass resonse. I also hae a Twin 10 with 105s in it. Also great bass respose and nice highs..

Winnie

t0m · October 6th, 2006, 05:44 AM

Cheers guys. I think I'm gonna bid on this cab so long as it stays under £100.

MV80 · October 7th, 2006, 12:30 PM

If you look on the side of the magnet of the Fender special design speaker, you can see the code for Eminence Legend 121.

Is there somebody who know if the Fender special design speaker is exactly an Eminence Legend 121 or a modified Eminence upon Fender request?

I have plan to buy an extension cab and wonder if the Fender special speaker would be good in this application? I'm sure that a Weber 12F150 is the best but question of money what do you think of it?

Tanks a lot all TDPRI palls,

t0m · October 7th, 2006, 12:58 PM

Well I dont think its the Legend model thats in my HRDx at least, as the seller describes the tone as deep and middy, nothing like the tone I get from my HRDx

t0m · October 10th, 2006, 09:21 AM

Well I won the cab on ebay in the end. £83.99, not bad as the speakers are probably worth that alone :D

Nick Fanis · October 10th, 2006, 09:41 AM

very,very,very good speakers,I adore the higher wattage 121's

t0m · October 10th, 2006, 07:32 PM

Feeling good about this cab now! Cant wait to go pick it up on saturday. I think I'll have to install some handles and a grille, but I have about 2 months till I get the head for it, so it'll give me something to do!

October 5th, 2006, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Eminence Legend speakers? I just came across a cheap cab on ebay that comes with two USA Eminence Legend speakers and was wondering what peoples opinions on em are? They seem to get good reviews on HC so I've allready got a good first impression. I'm hoping to use them with a Laney GH50L head, which I hear is quite a bright amp so the speakers cant be too bright. Not sure what kinda voicing the Eminence speakers are, though I read one review that says "Mids are great and bass is wonderful, highs are good but not super exceptional, but they also lack the icepick shrill that older and newer speakers sometimes have" which sounds good to me, icepick is ALWAYs bad Another says the speaker gave his amp more depth and growl, which also sounds good. The only thing I was concerned about is that I've only really seem Eminence in "American" amps, whereas the Laney is supposedly more "british" sounding, which typically use Celestions in their cabs I guess.. Cheers for any help

October 5th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
trag-o-caster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flushing, Michigan Posts: 4,631	I have a 2x12 cab with two Legend V12's and I'm most happy with them. I have read that they're supposedly Emi's version of a Vintage 30, but resides more happily in an open back cab than the V30. I can vouch for that, comparing with a buddy's open back 2x12 Tonemaster cab w/V30's. Mine has much less harsh highs, more oomph in the lows. I'll use it quite often as a cab for my 69 DR, which is loaded with a Weber ceramic Calif - i.e. BRIGHT. Too bright for my tastes, so I'll run that amp into the cab, and disengage the Weber. I also use it with my old Sovtek Mig50 head, and the Lab Series L11 head with excellent results. Nice and warm. __________________ Timothy Jon Lamb

October 5th, 2006, 09:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Glen W Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: CT Age: 60 Posts: 815 12 Photos	I have a 151 in my Allen Old Flame. Perfect balance of lows, mids and high end. A guy whose DR I've serviced has the 121. Next to my Weber 12F150, it's one of the best I've heard in a DR. Haven't tried the 105's yet, but I noticed 4 of them in a Super Reverb that Ronnie Earl's crew was loading into the van after a show. Sounded killer during the show! __________________ Go big... or stay home.

October 5th, 2006, 11:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
zook Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northeast Kingdom, Vermont Posts: 833	I have two Legend 125s in my 66 ProReverb, Great tone, good bass resonse. I also hae a Twin 10 with 105s in it. Also great bass respose and nice highs.. Winnie __________________ I have noticed that happy people are often evaluating themselves and unhappy people are always evaluating others. -William Glasser

October 7th, 2006, 12:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
MV80 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada Age: 51 Posts: 136 16 Photos	Legend 121 vs Fender special If you look on the side of the magnet of the Fender special design speaker, you can see the code for Eminence Legend 121. Is there somebody who know if the Fender special design speaker is exactly an Eminence Legend 121 or a modified Eminence upon Fender request? I have plan to buy an extension cab and wonder if the Fender special speaker would be good in this application? I'm sure that a Weber 12F150 is the best but question of money what do you think of it? Tanks a lot all TDPRI palls, __________________ Pierre

October 5th, 2006, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
petebradt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Niner Country Posts: 3,519 12 Photos	EXCELLENT speakers, esp the low-wattage alnicos.

October 5th, 2006, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	I havent yet found out the actual model number yet from the seller, but are all the models similar-ish in tone do you know? Would you agree that it has a slightly rolled off high?

October 5th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Sorry, double post

October 5th, 2006, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Oh.. bugger. Is it bright then like the Eminence found in Fender HRDx? Thats the only Eminence I've had experience with.

October 5th, 2006, 01:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
tonfarbe Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Berlin, Yer-up Posts: 785 20 Photos	Like petebradt says, EXCELLENT. I recently bought a VOX VR30 and while I liked the overall sound I was shure that it could be improved. Dropped a Legend 105 in and the results were like night and day. The sound compared to the stock speaker was more open with an extended frequency range, both in the lows and heighs. The 105 sounds totaly ballanced and clear, yet warm. The Legend 105 is THE BEST SPEAKER I have ever found in this price range. Before the speaker swap, I thought that the VOX VR30 was a very good amp for home usage; now I play it even more than my SF VibroChamp

October 5th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Awesome. I think this cab has the V12s aswell. I've read all the good reviews on HC and I think this sounds like a perfect speaker to go with the Laney :D Now, the cab has a gay 80s purply-pink and black colour scheme, is it easy to install a cloth grille?

October 5th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
RomanS Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Age: 37 Posts: 2,987 14 Photos	I have a cabinet with one 12" Legend 121 and one 10" Legend 105, and I love it - very transparent, clear, with plenty of smooth, sprakly treble (not the icepicky kind), and tight punchy bass, mids are smooth, but not dominant; smooth & sparkly seem to be the operative words with my Legends, great for clean playing, probably not the best choice for aggressive high gain sounds...

October 5th, 2006, 10:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Texsunburst59 Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 357	Got the 105's in my SR and they sound clear and balanced. Not any harsh bright tones here. For the price they are hard to beat.

October 6th, 2006, 05:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Cheers guys. I think I'm gonna bid on this cab so long as it stays under £100.

October 7th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Well I dont think its the Legend model thats in my HRDx at least, as the seller describes the tone as deep and middy, nothing like the tone I get from my HRDx

October 10th, 2006, 09:21 AM	#17 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Well I won the cab on ebay in the end. £83.99, not bad as the speakers are probably worth that alone :D

October 10th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
Nick Fanis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Athens-GREECE Posts: 1,799 14 Photos	very,very,very good speakers,I adore the higher wattage 121's __________________ "Hit him again Jack,he is crazy!" Hunter S.Thompson www.myspace.com/nickfanis

October 10th, 2006, 07:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
t0m Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 123	Feeling good about this cab now! Cant wait to go pick it up on saturday. I think I'll have to install some handles and a grille, but I have about 2 months till I get the head for it, so it'll give me something to do!