do any of you prefer 2x12 cabs to 4x12?

[Thor Von Clemson]

I was wondering how many of you, if any prefer to use a 2x12 cab as opposed to a 4x12. I personally like the 2x12 simply because after only a few years of hauling around a 4x12, I got real sick of it. The 2x12 I own has some really nice sounding Sheffields in it, and it was only $200 dollars. Not bad if you ask me, and it still gets plenty loud.

What do you think? [img]/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif[/img]

Also, what are some good 2x12 speakers cabs?

[IrfaanSE801]

Re: do any of you prefer 2x12 cabs to 4x12?

LoL, I got sidetracked while looking at your PM, but I was searching for another cab for ya. There is a company mentioned all the time, I think it was Avatar but I'm not sure. I'm sure someone'll know, but I'll try n find it.

Edit: Yah, that was it http://www.avatarspeakers.com/

Looks like they have a 212 cab for 289 + shipping. Not a bad deal at all. Might have to go to EBaY for one round $200, but I'm sure someone might know of another place

[DSS3]

Re: do any of you prefer 2x12 cabs to 4x12?

I prefer the bass response and project of a 4x12, but like the portability of the 2x12.

Honestly, It's barely worth the sacrifice for me, and in a two guitar extreme metal band, I need all the projection I can get.

[Chuckracer]

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I've got an Avatar I like real well. It's the open back $289 one. I rear mounted the speakers, because I don't like the sound of front mounts, but other than that...I'm real happy with it.

But I do have a Marshall 4x12 with greenbacks waiting for me in Arizona...

[slash]

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Genz Benz 2x12 [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Thor Von Clemson]

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I have the following cab.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...3/IM000661.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...3/IM000662.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...3/IM000663.jpg

It has Sheffield 1230 speakers in it, and appears to be pretty old. It sounds amazing, however I have no idea what the heck kind of cab it is. Can anyone identify it? I would surely give my left nut for another cab like this. Plus it cost me a whopping $200 dollars.

[Shawn Lutz]

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I'm a 4x12 kinda guy. I always have been and always will be. I carted them around so much so know they are a pain but I still like them. Even if I had a gig in venue the size of a big phone booth I'd still bring a 4x12 [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Riscchip]

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I like 2x12s better, myself. A single 2x12 sounds a little more detailed to me than a single 4x12, but I like two 2x12s spaced out from eachother best.

[Inazone]

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I'm the 2x12 poster boy. Other than my "oddball" Peavey Classic 410, everything I play is 2x12. My various setups include:

Jackson Apogee 50 212 tube combo & Peavey 212M (Sheffield) cab
Peavey VT Classic 212 tube combo & Peavey 212SX cab
Peavey TransTube Special 212 combo & Peavey 212SX cab

Right now I'm looking for a power amp that can handle two 4 ohm cabs (the 212SXs) so that I can start using my rack rig. Using 2x12 combos and cabs is a lot easier for transporting and lifting, which is helpful for an aging metalhead like me!

[IrfaanSE801]

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I like 2x12s better, myself. A single 2x12 sounds a little more detailed to me than a single 4x12, but I like two 2x12s spaced out from eachother best.

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+1

I'd rather work with a 2x12 than a 4x12. Maybe 2 2x12's, but other than that a full freakin stack is the way to go [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] My friend was runnin a triaxis with the 2 Randall Warhead cabs...freakin amazing tones

[markD]

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well, i like 2x12 cabs better than 4x12 cabs, but my absolute favorites are 1x12 cabs. my stage rig uses 2 1x12 cabs and a compact 4x12 cab. my 4x12 is a marshall valvestate (older one) that is loaded with EV speakers. the speakers make it weigh a lot, but the cab itself is smaller than a 1960. i also cut the back in half, i think it sounds better as a half back.

[horns666]

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4 12s and nothing but!

I got five of them!!

[lerxstcat]

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I like 412s, but the Carvin 212 slant cabs are pretty cool.
They're as deep as a 412 and sealed back, so they have similar depth, but are mopre portable so I wouldn't have a heart attack moving them. They fit well on your basic $20 Home Depot handtruck.

[Robotechnology]

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I really like 2X12's as much as 4X12's. If I didn't end up with an unconvention 4X12 (Mesa Road King cab), I would have all 2X12's. The only thing the average 4X12 gives me over a 2X12 is muscle strain and a bit more coverage and volume for live use. I too adore my Avatar open back 2X12 and my 2 Mesa 3/4 2X12's.

[jgcable]

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I prefer 1 x 12 and 2 x 12 cabs although now I am in the market for a 4 x 12 fo my band in New Jersey. They want to run a full stack on both sides of the stage so I need another 4 x 12 to go along with my 5150 4 x 12 cab. I am going to sell or trade a few of my smaller cabs for another 4 x 12. The good thing is that I don't have to carry it in this band. I will keep 1 small 2 x 12 cab for my local band. They are easier to carry around and they sound great.