HT Stage 60 - new speakers

[rteglgaa]

Hi,

I'm the proud owner of a Stage 60, but after playing it for about a year, I've decided to try and change the speakers. I already did the "mandatory" tube switch

I've read several Places that the amp doesn't respond well to Vintage 30 speakers. I've therefore decided on a pair of Celestion G12-K100. Problem is, they only come in 8 ohm versions - and the installed speakers are 16 ohm.

So my question is: What do I need to do when swapping the speakers? Difference wiring I suppose?

Also, will two 8ohm play less loud than the two 16 ohm? I'm a newbie on ohms and that shit, so please bear with me

And one last thing: What are peoples experiences with different CELESTION speakers in the Stage 60? Not interested in info on other brands

Thanks,
Rasmus

[Markystang]

If I were you, I'd wire my two 8ohm speakers in series and plug into the "1x16ohm" speaker jack.
That's what I'd do.....

[rteglgaa]

If I were you, I'd wire my two 8ohm speakers in series and plug into the "1x16ohm" speaker jack.
That's what I'd do.....

OK. Are the speakers already wired in series from the factory, or is that something I need to change?

/Rasmus

[Don G]

The stock speakers are wired in parallel.
Check out this video on series wiring and you'll get up to speed pretty fast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzGMdr6SH-E

Once there you will see a lot of videos on speaker wiring.

[Dizzyg12]

Where did you read that about the v30s?

[trinity]

^ for real ...

I have V30s in mine and love them!
but Im not playin the djent djent widdly widdly kid stuff

[Don G]

I don't know about the OP's reference to V30's but I have experienced cone cry myself using V30's in open backed cabinets before. I remember Timmons mentioning it some time ago as well and there are quite a few posts about it in other forums. You have to be playing at a higher (stage) volume in the upper register to really notice it but when you do it's really annoying. A lot of players will never experience cone cry just based on how they EQ their sound and the type of music they play. I ended up using G12T100's and they don't seem to have the problem plus they have the more pronounced bass response that I like.

[rteglgaa]

Where did you read that about the v30s?

Various forums - I think you'll find it fairly easy with a googling.

I'm supprised there haven't been more answers from people experiencing with various Celestion speakers in the blackstar. Is everyone using Eminence etc.?

[cadblaster]

What tone are you looking for ?? Perhaps a particular song or artist would be helpful.
I've tried about all the celestions and a few from eminence.
No bad speakers,, just a question of the tone your chasing.

[rteglgaa]

What tone are you looking for ?? Perhaps a particular song or artist would be helpful.
I've tried about all the celestions and a few from eminence.
No bad speakers,, just a question of the tone your chasing.

Well, actually I was just chasing peoples general experiences with different Celestions in the Stage 60 specificaly. But since you ask, I am playing hard rock style. I want a tight but powerful bottom (not muddy) and the top must not be piercing. That's generally it. But most importantly I don't need a list of Celestions that match this description... I need a list of Celestions that match this description IN A STAGE 60

/Rasmus