Looking For Speakers

[CharvelRocker]

One of my big summer plans is to overhaul the 70's Traynor I have with new speakers, and (hopefully) new Tolex and a new grille. At the very least speakers and grill. I'm looking for a tight, crunchy British sound. It's a closed back 4x12, but has open back properties due to having a lot of room between the speaker and the back, and the speakers are just mounted to a big piece of plywood (?). I'm looking to have a max handling of about 200 watts to cover any future amp purchases.

My budget is about $450, but I could stretch it if I had good reason. I play a lot of 80's hair, though also do classic rock from time to time and heavy metal. My current considerations are Celestion V30s, G12M-25, Eminence The Governor and Man 'o Wars. Alternatively, I'm looking at Warehouse Speakers. I know they are Made in China, but I've heard a lot of good things.

[nhspike]

I just popped a V30 into my Peavey ValveKing50 and what a difference.
Nice speaker!

[thetroy]

I think Celestions are also made in China now.

[nhspike]

The one I just put in was Chinese... still sounds great!

[Partial @ Marshall]

I have a 2x12 with one G12H30 and one V-30. I like the overall sound of the cab but the G12H-30 sounds a little better/crisper. Just so you know they are all made in China now if that bothers you...only the high end celestions (blue and gold) are made in England, So, I had to buy older ones. GT12-75 sound good in my 4x12s, nice and tight.

[rjohnstone]

I have a pair of G12M-75's in my 2x12 and I dig them. Nice and tight with good low end response.

[thetroy]

The Eminence speakers are still made in USA, at least the Texas Heats in my cab are.

[yard dawg]

Seriously man go to this site. There clones are dead on and cheap.
http://warehousespeakers.com/

[shredmonster]

Bag Ends.

[CharvelRocker]

Does Bag End sell speakers new on their own? All I can find are enclosures w/ speakers. As for Celestion, almost makes you wonder if they aren't made in the same factory as Warehouse, which are starting to look really good. Anyone know the tonal differences between models?