Going to go with a pair of Retro 30's mixed in my 4x12 but I'm going back and forth between adding either the ET65 or the HM75. Vaughn seems to like the 30/65 mix as do I, but I was curious how the 65's compare to the 75's??? I play heavier high gain stuff...very 80s rock style. Love the tones I've heard on youtube of the Retro 30's for that tone style but wanted to get some thoughts on how the ET65 compares tone wise to the HM75. They seem fairly similiar. Was wondering if one is more mid scooped than the other...has more bottom end, etc. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks everyone! Jared
ET65 vs HM75
12/09/2012 8:06pm
Hello, I need to end the fizz in my Splawn 412. My amps are a fully modified Dual Rectifier which is very smooth and big sounding, like a mix of Marshall and Mesa (BFG Amplification), a 20th Anniversary EL34 Bogner Shiva and PWE Event Horizon. I have Celestion Lynchbacks and RI Greenbacks in the 412 and I have too much fizz. My amps seem to work best with higher wattage speakers like Vintage 30s, CL-80s and G12K-100s. So, I am thinking instead of Green Berets and Reapers, I may go for the Retro and ET-65.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Hi Richard,
Ya know what, in your case I wouldn't recommend the Ret 30's ... they have a pretty chimey top ... that might just become "fizz" in your rig ... here are my ideas:
1: All ET65's - the positive uber-warm end-all to FIZZ!
2: ET65's & Reaper HP's - ALMOST as warm
3: ET65's & Liberators - Like 2 ET65's, with a bit more midrange
4: ET65's & Blackhawks: This is the absolute boutique warm & fat tone. Juicy as a prime steak!
Oh, an on the original topic ...
The ET65's are a bit warmer & smoother than the HM75's. The HM 75's are also a tad more efficient. Generally, the ET's work well in warming up an amp that needs it ... or to flesh-out and balance an otherwise clinical or overly bright speaker.
hey vaughn. could you describe what you mean by the hm75's being "more efficient"? and also, i hear you use the word "warmer" often when talking about the et 65's. is that something that would be beneficial when using solid state amps? and when you say the 65's are smoother, does that mean the 75's have a bit more crunch to them?
Here we go!
Q: could you describe what you mean by the hm75's being "more efficient"? A: basically, they are a little louder.
Q: i hear you use the word "warmer" often when talking about the et 65's. is that something that would be beneficial when using solid state amps? A: Depends on the amp! I now own two vintage SS Lab series amps ... and they are some of the warmest amps I've ever heard ... right in there with my blackface Super Reverbs! On the other hand, my little all-tube Pignose G40V is one of the harshest amps I've ever heard!
Q: when you say the 65's are smoother, does that mean the 75's have a bit more crunch to them? A: Yes ... call it "crunch" if you want ... I usually refer to it as snarl or bite ... basicly HM75 is more aggressive in the midrange to upper-midrange frequencies!