3x10" open back speaker choices ?

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pedro
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3x10" open back speaker choices ?

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Hi ,

just been kindly offered today a surplus 3x10" open back combo ( a Roland Blues cube 60 which is blowing its speakers. )

Just wondered what opinions were on good speakers to go with my ODS 50W HRM if I run this as an extension cab to my existing 4 x 12 ( which is V30's )

any ideas ?

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People here might think I'm nuts, but...

In looking for a good 10" to compliment a Celestion G12-65, I tried an Eminence Legend, which has been recommended here. To my ears, it was too bright. I looked at some specs for different speakers, and while I am waiting on a Scumback 10" to arrive, I decided to try an Eminence S2010. This is a bass speaker. It is also a neodymium magnet, so it is very light.

I really like it! I suspect the Scumback may have a run for its money when I finally get it. Tonally, the S2010 is an excellent match for the G12-65, but it hits a little faster. I don't know how it would sound with V30's, though. But I actually don't like V30s with this amp, and you might find that you like the 3-10 loaded with these just fine by itself.
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Cheers,

quote : "and you might find that you like the 3-10 loaded with these just fine by itself."

I suspect you might be right !!!!

- It took my so long to hand build my 4x12 with V30s - very annoying !!!
Oh well at least it looks good with the Anniversary on top !

cant wait for the 3x10" cab to arrive and start fitting speakers - just which ones ? ? ?

cheers
Pete
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pedro wrote:Hi ,

just been kindly offered today a surplus 3x10" open back combo ( a Roland Blues cube 60 which is blowing its speakers. )

Just wondered what opinions were on good speakers to go with my ODS 50W HRM if I run this as an extension cab to my existing 4 x 12 ( which is V30's )

any ideas ?

cheers
Pete
Maybe check out the amp as to why its blowing speakers. Or before hooking up any other speaker.

A SS amp could have a problem and blow any speaker you try, which could get costly.
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Hehehehe, blast from the past. :lol:
Tom

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EVM 10L

If your back can take it, these are some of the best sounding and most reliable speakers around in any size period.
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I am gonna duck now. Emi Legend 10". I have some Force 10s - but in my open back the legends shine...
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