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Post subject: Can my speakers handle this?
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:48 pm
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Have a 4 ohm 50watt bassman head that I run through a 4 ohm 2x12 cab loaded with Celestion vintage 30 speakers (I think the 30 means 30 watt speakers)

I run my amp volume on 6 and I think I'm okay. I got the 140 watt cab ( a vibroking) because I know when a bassman is cranked it puts out more wattage, but I've been reading about speaker ratings so now I'm unsure if my speakers can take it. I'm not sure what the vintage 30s are rated for.

I'll be picking up a webber mass 100 watt attenuator sometime I hear they're good.


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Post subject: Re: Can my speakers handle this?
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:51 pm
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The Celestion V30 is certified for 60 watts. A pair will safely handle a 50-watt Bassman with a comfortable margin of safety.

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Post subject: Re: Can my speakers handle this?
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:16 am
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The Celestion Vintage 30 is a great speaker. I have one in my Matchless and a friend has a 4 X 12-inch cab loaded with them. They are tough speakers with a nice slow breakup.

Really sound great with good bottles. Very sensitive to this. I can really hear the difference between amps loaded with RCA 6L6GC or Mullard EL34 versus newer made tubes, using these speakers.

Something, not universal with all big ceramic magnet speakers.

http://celestion.com/product/1/vintage_30/


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Post subject: Re: Can my speakers handle this?
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:19 pm
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NR. I use a V-30 and a Weber Califonia in my Band Master 2X12 cab. The amp has a 45watt Victoria Bassman OPT, so that's close. Good sounds! IMHO Art

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