Which cab to go with rv50 ?

[josh18t]

Hi guys Im a new member. I used to have a rocker 30 combo and for the last year I've been playing a marshall jvm410 stack but now Im selling that to get the rockerverb 50.

I definitely don't need a 4x12 cab but Im stuck between the open-back 2x12, closed-back 2x12 and the 1x12 orange cabs.

I've read the other posts about this but just wanted to see what the metal/hardcore players opinions are on this, as the amp is only to be used in the bedroom and studio. I will also be using an attenuator to crank the amp when practicing on my own.

Id imagine that the closed back would give you a better bite and faster response but would love some input.

Cheers

[kittenface]

1 vote for the closed back 2X12

it's pretty excellent

[wrath]

for metal/hardcore go for the 2x12 closed back. it will sound tighter and punchier.

[josh18t]

cheers guys thought it'd be be the closed back.

[Musicman20]

+1 for CB 212.

Definitely better for heavier music, or just providing a more directional massive Orange tone.

I havent tried their OB, but I had an OB Fender combo sometime back, and it was not for me. Nice room filling 'floatiness', but I wanted something really huge sounding like the PPC412, but with less bulk and weight.

[Taronja]

hey, if its real tone you want, then get the infamous PPC412 and be done with it. guaranteed awesome tone.


Jon

[onewaycpr]

Orange 4x12. Rock.....And.....ROLL!!!!!!!!!!

[nguideau]

I know it's OT... but a 50W valve amp for "only" bedroom and studio use???

FWIW, I say save your pennies and get a lower-wattage, more affordable amp, like the TT!

[Hibernia]

hey, if its real tone you want, then get the infamous PPC412 and be done with it. guaranteed awesome tone.


Jon

Agreed!

[Stainboy]

You need a pair of 412 CBs and a pair of 212 CBs. Two 3/4 stacks on either side of your bedroom is gonna be so choice. Dream big.

[DarkPoet]

Well, the bedroom thing aside, if you play heavy music, get a 4X12. I went with a 2X12 when I got my RV5,0 and though it sounds good, I wasn't getting the thump I wanted. Once I got a solid 4X12, it was heaven. Still use the 2X12 when playing other styles of music, but for metal/hard rock/ whatever you want to call it, you might want to look at the big dog.
Will

[ironlung40]

just because you play in your bedroom or studio only, doesn't mean you should by a small amp like the TT. If you like the tone of the big fuckers, then buy the big fuckers. I 2nd a 4x12, but if staying with the 2x12 mindset, get the closed back. You could always build an open back style rear cover, and alternate it for experimentation.

Ironlung40

[frantic29]

this may go against some die hard orange people but when i picked up my orange i went with a Mesa rectifier 212 vertical slant. The RV 50 fits perfectly on top of it. It has some height and the top speaker slants back a little. Also has a 10" smaller footprint than a 212 or 412 cab. I will admit that the orange 412 sounded the best of all the cabs I tried but I couldn't tell a huge difference in the 212s. Most things traded off between the 212 cabs.