Speaker Preference 12", 15" or what?

[Frank Parish]

I've always used 15" speakers and although I like the JBL's for tone I use the Peavey BW speakers for tone that I think is a little sharper and not as mellow as the JBL but very exceptable and the endurance. I haven't found a JBL that'll will hold up like the BW's. How many of you use 12" speakers and what kind do you use? How about those of you that use different combinations. What's your speaker set-up and why is it your preferance?

[David Spires]

After years of using 15" BW in Nashville 400 and Session 400 Limited amps, I went to the Nashville 115E cabinets for my rack system. Finally, about 2 or 3 years ago, I tried the Nashville 112E cabinets (12" BW 4ohms each), and I really like them. Besides being smaller and lighter, I find that they sound punchier to me - in the mid range, and that the high end is more defined. The cabinets that these are in are ported, to try to improve the bass response. It works pretty good; however, the bass is not quite as defined compared to my old 15" cabinets.

I find that it is a good trade off, and has actually helped me to fit in the mix better (live). My wife says that I am just as loud as I ever was...

Have fun,

David Spires

[Patrick Ickes]

Hi Frank,
I like to use a Peavey Classic 115 cabinet with a Classic 410 cabinet on top of that. They are an old Jensen style speakers. Plenty of bottom end and very punchy.
The 410's cabinet alone works well also.
Pat

[Mike Delaney]

I normally use a Peavey Studio Pro, which has one twelve. I don't carry that heavy stuff unless its absolutely necessary.

[RON PRESTON]

18" (Heavy Dudy) Like the old "Sho-Bud" Amps way back when. Did I spell DUDY right? Don't look right. Bobby Seymore Taught me...So, What can I say.....Wher IS HE ANYWAY? Is he still on this earth? I really miss his humor. 18" is the sound I like. Super Highs...Super Lows. Bottom end is killer. JMHI

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