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Is there a simple cheatsheet in existence for how all the speaker variants compare and how to choose.
Greenbacks, Creambacks, V30, G12M, Vintage, Heritage blah blah.
What's the 'normal' one for 'normal' people?
Basically the Creambacks are higher-rated versions of the classic G12M-25 Greenback and G12H-30, but they’re also slightly tighter with less tendency to flap out on low frequencies, and slightly darker which makes them more suitable for heavier modern sounds as well as more blues/classic rock.
I think they’re the best-sounding all-round speakers Celestion have ever made even individually, but the combination of the two is simply outstanding.
Despite the name the Vintage 30 is more of a dedicated hard rock speaker. It also pairs well with a Classic Lead 80 or a G12T-75 for modern rock/metal.
Other opinions are available...
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G12T75s are ok imo despite all the bad rep they get online. They're just a bit bland for me. I like Creambacks as a general all round rock speaker, with V30 probably 2nd favourite.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Eg, I like old G12T-75s, other people find them thin. And I in my turn find some of the classics too fat for want of a better word.
Some people love V30s, I detest them, etc.
It's all about your ears and what you want to do with the speakers.
Good luck!
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I think they may have got the Neo thing right now - I didn't like the Century and Century Vintage at all, but the Jensen Tornado was a revelation, and if Celestion have done the same sort of thing with the Neo Creamback it will be a winner.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Any thoughts on instead adding a closed back 1x12 to make a more flexible rig instead of a 2x12?
Anyone do this?
In short, it probably should work, but you may need to experiment with speaker types.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein