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Topic: 15" Weber Michigan or Eminence Commonwealth with NV112 |
David Wren
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Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 22 Jun 2008 5:30 pm |
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I'm building an enclosed cab for a 4 ohm 15" speaker to use as an external speaker for my NV 112 (stand alone, not coupled with the 12" Blue Marvel).
So far I have been looking at the Weber Ceramic 15" "Michigan" (seems to have a little more headroom than the Cali.) and the Eminence 15" Commonwealth.
I really like the sound of the Eminence 15" Fender is using as a stock speaker for the Steel King, and other steel/jazz guitar marketed amps (I have the Twin Custom 15).
1.) Can anyone point me to specs on the stock Fender Eminence 15"? and/or offer their comparisom with the Commonwealth;
2.) I've noticed a lot of use of the "Cali" Weber, but little mention of the beefier Michigan. Why, and I would also be interested in comparisom with the Eminence Commonwealth.
I LOVE my NV12, and am not going to replace the stock 12" speaker (we all need a great portable amp like this!). However I feel while the 12" stock speaker is great at what it can do... my gut tells me this would be an amazing amp through a 15".... and well I intend to find out. 
So for your responses assume I'm using the NV112's 80 SS watts into this 4 ohm 15".
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 11:11 am
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Well..... I've scoured the internet forums.... and looked at about 30 spec sheets for 15" speakers... and enclosures, and I have decided to order the 15" Weber Ceramic Michigan (with the alum. dome and in 4 ohm version), and build an open-back cab for it. I'll post pix and my evaluations after I've finished and done a few gigs.
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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Jim Strawser
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 24 Jun 2008 10:24 pm 15 inch weber speaker
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 Smart move, Ted Weber gives u personal service also. I also checked Eminence and Celestion, and decided to use Weber speakers on a Vintage Traynor Solid State 2 X 12 i just snagged. I feel you will be very satisfied with Weber Speakers IMHO
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 25 Jun 2008 11:39 am
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Thanks for the feedback Jim, I feel good about my decision, and look forward to using the new cab.
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 26 Jun 2008 1:50 am
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I use a California 15", tweaked up to 100 watts by Ted.
Sounds great.Punchy and tight. I`m sure you`ll be happy with the speaker.
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Gibson Hartwell
From:
Missoula, Montana, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2008 8:28 am
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| Dave, Please let us know how you like it after you've installed. Also would be interested to hear your description on the Emi versus the Weber speaker. |
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 26 Jun 2008 11:44 am
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Will do Gibson. It will be a few weeks though. I understand it will take a while to get the speaker as they hand build them when they get your order.
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP. |
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