Hey, im looking for speakers for my 2x12 closed back Laney GS212 cab. I use it with a Egnater Renegade head.
I play heavy-gain Hard Rock mostly, and Im looking for a deep, dark and tight lows, with a lot of roar and nice palm mutings. I use 90% of time the dirt channel, so I dont care much for sparkly cleans. In fact my EQ is something like low: 8, mid:5-6 and treble:4 .
So, after seen all your videos and read the caracteristics of your speakers maybe I need the Retro30 x 2 or coupled with a HM75, i dont know what about the Retro30+ET65 or Retro30/HM75 + Reaper 55 HP, Retro30+Invader maybe ?
Im so lost in this search of a good speaker(s) for my needs, please some help.
Thanks in advance.
Greetings from Chile.
Ive been using the Retro 30 and HM75 paired up with great results. Definitely a meaty sound....tons of tight low end...chunky mids....smooth top end. I use it with a Rivera KR7, Bugera 333XL and Orange Dark Terror. Good results with all of those heads. I play alot of high gain stuff (classic true metal, thrash) and this combination has sounded great so far. So much so that I just added another 2x12 and ordered another set of those today. I would also say that I could even stand a little more sparkle on the top end...but I can EQ enough in to get what Im after. The combination is a bit dark....but still meaty and smooth...and I like that. If you want low end thunder...this one definitely delivers....especially in an oversized cab.
Awesome! That's the EXACT combo I was thinking ... Ret 30/HM75 ... go for it!!
Post back here with your results :-)
Vaughn:
One more question for you. I have the HM 75 and love it. I am close to ordering the Retro 30 on your advise to pair them up;however, what would you think about the HM75 and a British Lead 80.The Vetran 30 is a great speaker but a slight fizzy in the mix. I also tried placing an Eminence Private Jack (Grrenback) with the HM 75 earlier and it was not desireable as it removed all the depth of the HM75. I guess I am trying to add just the slightest amount of mids and a little creamyness back in without removing the depth of the HM75.
Vaughn:
What would you think of pairing an HM75 and a British Lead 80. I just oredered an HM75 and I am looking for it's mate. I am close to adding a Retro 30 on your advise, but want to know your thoughts on a Lead 80. I have tried an Eminence Private Jack,and it was not a good match as it killed the lows of the HM75. The Vetran 30 was decent, but just looking to add a slight bit of mids and creaminess to the HM75.
Thanks Mike
Heres a few vids of my band live (hard rock/metal) where you can get an idea of how they sound. I use (2) 2x12 with an HM75 and Retro 30 in each...in an X pattern paired with a Rivera KR7 head. I really couldnt be happier with my sound right now. (Im in the right in these videos). Its not studio quality sound for the vids....but its not bad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alnSrBWXY6A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azhEhoNJXIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c5C9eDf2KM
Awesome, thanks Shane! Love your playing ... very fluid and effortless lead work.
And, though it is tough to make a critical listening evaluation on a live youtube video ... your tone sounds excellent ... with a good solid bottom, present yet smooth top, and just the right amount of fundamental lower midrange and urgent upper midrange.
Hi Mike,
With the question of "What would you think of pairing an HM75 and a British Lead 80." ... It would be fine ... especially for seven-string extreme drop-tuning ...
However, the HM75 and BL80 are voiced and respond fairly similar ... so, the Ret 30 / HM75 combo would be more broad and versatile.
Thanks Shane, thanks Vaughn. I will try that combination.
Thanks Shane, thanks Vaughn. I will try that combination.