15” , 4 Ohms, 100W

Dodger

Joined: Oct 27, 2020
Posts: 27
Sweden

Posted on Feb 17 2022 05:50 PM

Where can I find a speaker with those specs suitable for this Music?

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TheCruelSea

Joined: Feb 25, 2012
Posts: 128
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Posted on Feb 17 2022 07:35 PM

The Peavey Black Widow 1501-4, Eminence Eps-15c, and JBL E130/140 are all high wattage options I have used in various cabs with good results

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DannySnyder

Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11011
Berkeley, CA
United States

Posted on Feb 17 2022 07:40 PM

Here you go... https://www.tedweber.com/cali15f/

80 watts, pretty close.

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LosVenturas

Joined: Feb 10, 2011
Posts: 443
Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium

Posted on Feb 18 2022 09:37 AM

Good suggestions.
But you might be VERY happy with this one:

https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/jensen-c15k-15-100w

You won't be dissappointed. Probably available in May AND in Europe.

Cheers,
Andy

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Dodger

Joined: Oct 27, 2020
Posts: 27
Sweden

Posted on Feb 19 2022 04:53 PM

LosVenturas wrote:

Good suggestions.
But you might be VERY happy with this one:

https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/jensen-c15k-15-100w

You won't be dissappointed. Probably available in May AND in Europe.

Cheers,
Andy

That was my first choice earlier but then I only found 8 and 16 Ohms...

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LosVenturas

Joined: Feb 10, 2011
Posts: 443
Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium

Posted on Feb 20 2022 04:43 AM

Dodger,
They are out of stock this moment but apparently will come in again around May...
À lot of speaker for the price. First choice to swap the stock speaker in the Twin Reverb custom '15.
But hey, feel free to make another choice.
Cheers, Andy

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SixStringSurfer

Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1355
Memphis, TN
United States

Posted on Feb 21 2022 05:54 PM

I have a 15" 175 watt Weber California in my 1x15 cab. Mine is 8 Ohm, but they could easily build you a 4 Ohm version. I am extremely happy with this speaker.

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dannylectro

Joined: Aug 18, 2008
Posts: 361
Orange, CA
United States

Posted on Feb 25 2022 04:33 AM

https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/steelaire-speaker

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DeathTide

Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1345
New Orleans
United States

Posted on Feb 26 2022 10:56 AM

dannylectro wrote:

https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/steelaire-speaker

I fully understand what a loaded and ridiculous question this is, but are there any vague and generic adjectives you might want to use to compare this speaker with a Jensen? I am now very hot to take out the 212 inch speakers and put in a single 15 on one of my silver face twins. If that goes well, I may even do it to the brown twin!

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kick_the_reverb

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1313
Escondido, CA
1 News Pin

Posted on Feb 26 2022 05:29 PM

I have been trying to buy a Steelaire speaker for a LOOOOONG time. If you look closely at the website, there is no button to buy it. I wrote to Matt Quilter and he checked with Pat. Pat assured that the speaker is not discontinued, but rather, supply chain issues are causing them to be unavailable. When they become available the web page will be updated with the buy option.
I plan to buy one and try when they become available again. I have mostly JBLs and I get jittery about loaning them out to go on tour.

Ran

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DaveMudgett

Joined: Mar 17, 2019
Posts: 146
Central PA
United States

Posted on Feb 27 2022 12:55 AM

Quite a few pedal steel players, including me, use one of these Telonics neodymium magnet speakers in either 12" or 15" 4 Ohm versions - https://www.telonics.com/products/proaudio/speakers-enclosures.php - if I like something for pedal steel loud and clean, I will generally like it for surf guitar loud and clean.

300 Watt power handling, the 15" version weighs 7-3/4 pounds. Clean, clean, clean. Sort of JBL-like, but not a clone. I think a bit less efficient than a JBL D130F or K130, but also handles a lot more power. Maybe a bit more sparkly on the top with a bit less upper midrange honk than my JBLs. And a helluvalot lighter obviously.

The Steelaire speaker is also very good. I know quite a few steel players using Steelaires, the amp is also very good for loud and clean but not obnoxiously brittle. The Quilter stuff is very good sounding - I use a Tone Block 201 sometimes, with the Telonics speaker. It cuts both pedal steel and guitar very nicely. BTW - Steelaire speakers occasionally show up on the Steel Guitar Forum every once in a while. More common to see the whole amp, but some players yank the stock speaker in favor of the Telonics, and sell the speaker.

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fenderfan

Joined: Jul 13, 2008
Posts: 774
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Posted on Feb 28 2022 10:20 AM

Following up on a couple of posts above: I have used a Weber California 15" for years, and still love it. High volume gigs have not been a problem for it, and it provides great, deep cleans.

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SixStringSurfer

Joined: Sep 23, 2014
Posts: 1355
Memphis, TN
United States

Posted on Feb 28 2022 01:16 PM

fenderfan, I couldn't be happier with my 175 watt Weber California. I crank my 6G14 to 7-8, and it just sounds glorious. It even looks like a JBL speaker through the grill cloth with the aluminum dust cap!

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dannylectro

Joined: Aug 18, 2008
Posts: 361
Orange, CA
United States

Posted on Mar 04 2022 06:36 PM

DeathTide wrote:

dannylectro wrote:

https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/steelaire-speaker

I fully understand what a loaded and ridiculous question this is, but are there any vague and generic adjectives you might want to use to compare this speaker with a Jensen? I am now very hot to take out the 212 inch speakers and put in a single 15 on one of my silver face twins. If that goes well, I may even do it to the brown twin!

This speaker sounds nothing like a Jensen. It's similar to a JBL but actually a lot fatter and smoother. No ice pick highs even with the aluminum dome. I've owned a Weber California too and thought it was a bit sterile and ice picky.

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dannylectro

Joined: Aug 18, 2008
Posts: 361
Orange, CA
United States

Posted on Mar 04 2022 06:38 PM

kick_the_reverb wrote:

I have been trying to buy a Steelaire speaker for a LOOOOONG time. If you look closely at the website, there is no button to buy it. I wrote to Matt Quilter and he checked with Pat. Pat assured that the speaker is not discontinued, but rather, supply chain issues are causing them to be unavailable. When they become available the web page will be updated with the buy option.
I plan to buy one and try when they become available again. I have mostly JBLs and I get jittery about loaning them out to go on tour.

Ran

I highly recommend it. Sounds great with every amp I've played it through.

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Dodger Joined: Oct 27, 2020 Posts: 27	Posted on Feb 17 2022 05:50 PM Where can I find a speaker with those specs suitable for this Music? Top
TheCruelSea Joined: Feb 25, 2012 Posts: 128	Posted on Feb 17 2022 07:35 PM The Peavey Black Widow 1501-4, Eminence Eps-15c, and JBL E130/140 are all high wattage options I have used in various cabs with good results Top
DannySnyder Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11011 Berkeley, CA	Posted on Feb 17 2022 07:40 PM Here you go... https://www.tedweber.com/cali15f/ 80 watts, pretty close. — Danny Snyder Latest project - Now That's What I Call SURF _ "With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo I'm back playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Last edited: Feb 17, 2022 19:41:40 Top
LosVenturas Joined: Feb 10, 2011 Posts: 443 Antwerp, Belgium	Posted on Feb 18 2022 09:37 AM Good suggestions. But you might be VERY happy with this one: https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/jensen-c15k-15-100w You won't be dissappointed. Probably available in May AND in Europe. Cheers, Andy — www.LosVenturas.be Top
Dodger Joined: Oct 27, 2020 Posts: 27	Posted on Feb 19 2022 04:53 PM LosVenturas wrote: Good suggestions. But you might be VERY happy with this one: https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/jensen-c15k-15-100w You won't be dissappointed. Probably available in May AND in Europe. Cheers, Andy That was my first choice earlier but then I only found 8 and 16 Ohms... Top
LosVenturas Joined: Feb 10, 2011 Posts: 443 Antwerp, Belgium	Posted on Feb 20 2022 04:43 AM Dodger, They are out of stock this moment but apparently will come in again around May... À lot of speaker for the price. First choice to swap the stock speaker in the Twin Reverb custom '15. But hey, feel free to make another choice. Cheers, Andy — www.LosVenturas.be Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1355 Memphis, TN	Posted on Feb 21 2022 05:54 PM I have a 15" 175 watt Weber California in my 1x15 cab. Mine is 8 Ohm, but they could easily build you a 4 Ohm version. I am extremely happy with this speaker. — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New videos uploaded Top
dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 361 Orange, CA	Posted on Feb 25 2022 04:33 AM https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/steelaire-speaker Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1345 New Orleans	Posted on Feb 26 2022 10:56 AM dannylectro wrote: https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/steelaire-speaker I fully understand what a loaded and ridiculous question this is, but are there any vague and generic adjectives you might want to use to compare this speaker with a Jensen? I am now very hot to take out the 212 inch speakers and put in a single 15 on one of my silver face twins. If that goes well, I may even do it to the brown twin! — Daniel Deathtide Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1313 Escondido, CA	Posted on Feb 26 2022 05:29 PM I have been trying to buy a Steelaire speaker for a LOOOOONG time. If you look closely at the website, there is no button to buy it. I wrote to Matt Quilter and he checked with Pat. Pat assured that the speaker is not discontinued, but rather, supply chain issues are causing them to be unavailable. When they become available the web page will be updated with the buy option. I plan to buy one and try when they become available again. I have mostly JBLs and I get jittery about loaning them out to go on tour. Ran — The Scimitars Top
DaveMudgett Joined: Mar 17, 2019 Posts: 146 Central PA	Posted on Feb 27 2022 12:55 AM Quite a few pedal steel players, including me, use one of these Telonics neodymium magnet speakers in either 12" or 15" 4 Ohm versions - https://www.telonics.com/products/proaudio/speakers-enclosures.php - if I like something for pedal steel loud and clean, I will generally like it for surf guitar loud and clean. 300 Watt power handling, the 15" version weighs 7-3/4 pounds. Clean, clean, clean. Sort of JBL-like, but not a clone. I think a bit less efficient than a JBL D130F or K130, but also handles a lot more power. Maybe a bit more sparkly on the top with a bit less upper midrange honk than my JBLs. And a helluvalot lighter obviously. The Steelaire speaker is also very good. I know quite a few steel players using Steelaires, the amp is also very good for loud and clean but not obnoxiously brittle. The Quilter stuff is very good sounding - I use a Tone Block 201 sometimes, with the Telonics speaker. It cuts both pedal steel and guitar very nicely. BTW - Steelaire speakers occasionally show up on the Steel Guitar Forum every once in a while. More common to see the whole amp, but some players yank the stock speaker in favor of the Telonics, and sell the speaker. — The Delverados - surf, punk, trash, twang - Facebook Chicken Tractor Deluxe - hardcore Americana - Facebook and Website The Telegrassers - semi-electric bluegrass/Americana - Facebook Top
fenderfan Joined: Jul 13, 2008 Posts: 774	Posted on Feb 28 2022 10:20 AM Following up on a couple of posts above: I have used a Weber California 15" for years, and still love it. High volume gigs have not been a problem for it, and it provides great, deep cleans. Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1355 Memphis, TN	Posted on Feb 28 2022 01:16 PM fenderfan, I couldn't be happier with my 175 watt Weber California. I crank my 6G14 to 7-8, and it just sounds glorious. It even looks like a JBL speaker through the grill cloth with the aluminum dust cap! — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New videos uploaded Top
dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 361 Orange, CA	Posted on Mar 04 2022 06:36 PM DeathTide wrote: dannylectro wrote: https://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/product/steelaire-speaker I fully understand what a loaded and ridiculous question this is, but are there any vague and generic adjectives you might want to use to compare this speaker with a Jensen? I am now very hot to take out the 212 inch speakers and put in a single 15 on one of my silver face twins. If that goes well, I may even do it to the brown twin! This speaker sounds nothing like a Jensen. It's similar to a JBL but actually a lot fatter and smoother. No ice pick highs even with the aluminum dome. I've owned a Weber California too and thought it was a bit sterile and ice picky. Top
dannylectro Joined: Aug 18, 2008 Posts: 361 Orange, CA	Posted on Mar 04 2022 06:38 PM kick_the_reverb wrote: I have been trying to buy a Steelaire speaker for a LOOOOONG time. If you look closely at the website, there is no button to buy it. I wrote to Matt Quilter and he checked with Pat. Pat assured that the speaker is not discontinued, but rather, supply chain issues are causing them to be unavailable. When they become available the web page will be updated with the buy option. I plan to buy one and try when they become available again. I have mostly JBLs and I get jittery about loaning them out to go on tour. Ran I highly recommend it. Sounds great with every amp I've played it through. Top

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