Electro-Voice EVM12L Classic Guitar Speaker (200 Watts, 12")

The EVM12L Classic is a 200-watt version of the EV speaker that's been going strong since 1983. Load this workhorse woofer in your cab for big low-end punch.

The Electro-Voice EVM12L Classic loudspeaker has been frequently referred to as "the world's greatest guitar speaker." Whether or not such a monumental question can ever be settled, there's no question that the EVM12L loudspeaker has been much beloved and extremely popular, ever since it was released in 1983. It's a 12-inch transducer with a 2-inch cone and a hefty 16 pound magnet. It runs with an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and is ready to move serious air with 200 watts of power handling.

Technically speaking, the EVM12Ls have a frequency response of 80 Hz to 7 kHz (-10 dB), and a maximum SPL of 125 dB. They handle 200 watts of continuous power and 1000 watts at peak.

Truly A Guitarist's Speaker

The EVM12L has long been favored by guitarists in particular. That's because it is a speaker capable of rendering not only the complex high transients and wide midrange of electric guitar tones, but the low mids and undertones as well, especially if you're applying crunch or distortion effects that create rumbling lows.

8 Ohm Impedance Fits Most Cabinets

The EVM12L is frequently used to replace stock cabinet speakers or to replace ones you "accidentally" blew out. Oops! Guess I gotta get myself a set of EVM12Ls! They boast superior power-to-heat efficiency than most other loudspeakers, and will sound excellent in virtually any sealed, vented, or open-backed enclosure.

Try Them In Different Cabs

In open-backed enclosures, the EVM12Ls shine, as their exceptional rich mid read more bass is accentuated. In sealed enclosures, the EVM12L delivers punchy and powerful performance, with rich low end along with great detail in the upper mids and highs.

Features:

- 12-inch replacement loudspeaker for guitar and bass cabinets
- Legendary low end and stability at extreme volumes
- 200-watt power handling
- Tough 8-spoke die-cast aluminum frame with heat-dispersing back cover
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- Baffle cutout diameter: 281 mm (11.06")
- Coil Diameter: 63.5 mm (2.5")
- Cone Diameter: 305 mm (12.01")
- Efficiency: 5.9%
- Frame front diameter: 309.6 mm (12.19")
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Magnet diameter: 190.5 mm (7.5")
- Mounting bolt circle diameter 293.7 mm (11.56")
- Frequency Response (-10 dB) 80 - 7000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 1 W/1 m 100 dB
- Max. SPL/1m (calc): 125 dB
- System Power Handling (Continuous/Program/Peak): 200//1000 Watts
- Depth: 133.4 mm (5.25")
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
8 Ohms
Shipping Weight: 17.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 19 x 15 x 15 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): F.01U.273.862

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-289-0096
Email: technical.support@us.bosch.com
Web: https://electrovoice.com/contact-us/

Electro-Voice EVM12L Classic Speaker

The original EVM12L 12-inch loudspeaker was introduced in 1983. Known for its huge tone, gorgeous low-end and incredible stability at extreme volumes, it quickly achieved legendary status. Top guitarists and bassists loved it not only for its sound, but also for its reliability. Tour after tour, the EVM12L held up to the demands of the most punishing players.

The Electro-Voice EVM12L Classic is a 200-watt version of the original EVM12L Pro-Line. Designed for professional high-level, high-quality musical instrument and sound reinforcement systems. Used full range, the EVM12L Classic's frequency response is specially tailored to cut through the thickest mixes. The EVM12L Classic incorporates voice coil and suspension refinements for reliable operation. Power capacity is rated at 200 watts and features a rugged 8-spoke diecast aluminum frame with a heat radiating back cover.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (37 ratings)
Submitted December 1, 2011 by a customer from hotmail.com

"flooded out send it to a good speaker repair shop a for 125 dollars you have the same new speaker"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Verified Customer zZounds has verified that this reviewer made a purchase from us.
If it were stolen I would be pissed.

Sound
This is my favorite all time Guitar and P.A. speaker. It sounds good at low or high volumes and lasts for years. I have been using one for 35 years ten of which six nights five hours a night. Its cast frame and heavy construction and clean sound puts it shoulders above most other speakers. I use this and a “Weber Beam Blocker” for my Guitar amps. I also use these in my P.A. cabinets. I have yet to use Weber Speakers but have heard that they are a top quality product.

Features
These speakers are work horses they put out what you put into them. If you are happy with the sound of your amp and want that translated thru your speakers they are ideal. Highs are clean lows are tight, not flabby.

Ease of Use
Put them in and wire then correctly, make sure if you are using more than one that they are in phase. A note4 to those who have Fender type amps is they are larger than the stock Celestion or Jensen speakers, so make sure you have enough room to mount them. I put one in the bottom of my Hot Rod Deville as I could not replace the top one because the transformer was in the way. I have original Celestion with a Beam blocker in the top and a EVM 12L in the bottom the amp sounds a bit smoother and fuller without doing all the modifications which are advertized. He top rings like a bell and the low E and F sound like a grand Piano

Quality read more
This product is made well although the QC is diminished since Bosh acquired the company. I received the EVM 12L with both the box and speaker incorrectly labeled. I bought the 8 ohm model which was marked 16 ohm. I called Zzounds which was happy to replace the product. I put a ohm meter to the speaker and found out it was actually 8 ohms. I called EV(Bosch) and the technician was already aware of the speaker mislabeling issue. I called Zzounds back and told them although the speaker magnet assembly looked like it was dragged across sandpaper and it was mismarked I would keep the speaker.

Value
This is the Best speaker of its kind I have ever used. I have older versions and newer ones. I just re-coned an older one and it sounds great. I have never blown one. It is worh the money.If you do not like it you can always get your money back by selling it

Manufacturer Support
Zzounds support is great. EV support seems to have diminished. The technicians are good but it seems that it is no longer the American company which cared very much about its products. I have a dozen EV products and on occasion have called the company. I called and told them the speaker was scratched and mislabeled and it was like”ok we already know” not further help was offered. I

The Wow Factor
It is a speaker not a necklace.

Musical Background:
All my life my first pro gig was in 1970

Musical Style:
Pop, Rock Folk jazz Swing Country
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