VERY thick, crunchy mids. Not a problem if you can work with that, but if you're insistent on only the scoop-iest of scooped mids, you'll want to pair it with the right amp and cab (and maybe outboard EQ) to make it happen. You shouldn't have to, though - I'm using mine with the Bogner Ecstasy Mini that I picked up a few months ago, and it scoops as far as I want to (which is probably more than most). I've also put this same speaker in a solid-state Fender combo, and it scoops even better in that one due to the Fender's tone stack. Very wide range of tones available, it just depends on how you set it up. I play lots of 80s, 90s, and "modern" metal styles with this in a closed-back VHT 1x12" cab, and it delivers the goods across all of them. With all that said, the highs are a lot less nasty than you might expect, and if you dial your amp right, you can get that "smooth" treble and mid response out of it, too. Finally, don't forget that new speakers always have to "break in" after you first get them! Look this up for suggestions if you want to speed up the process, but the short version is that the "crispy" overtones will smooth out as the speaker works.

Are any other guitar speakers still "Made in the U.S.A."? I know that doesn't always mean what it used to, but apparently to Eminence it does. You can get other brands that are "as good", but I'm not sure you can find "better" at any price.

ALMOST as easy as it gets! Obviously when you're replacing speakers, you have to know the impedance and power rating that you need, so for me that doesn't count toward or against "ease of use". As long as you can handle that, plus at least 4 screws and plugging in two (labeled) spade lugs, you'll be fine. From there, dialing in any new speaker is going to involve the same steps.

Eminence has been one of the most popular speaker brands for just about every giant amp manufacturer since before I was born, and that's because they make speakers that last forever, sound great, and are very reasonably priced. No complaints in this department!

MORE than worth the price! Even a lot of the biggest British brand's speakers aren't made in England anymore, but their marketing department apparently hasn't gotten the memo yet - their prices are significantly higher than Eminence for any comparably-spec'd unit. Again, you might be able to find "as good" for a lot more money, but I don't think you can find "better" at any price.

Never had to reach out yet, and I don't anticipate having to.

"Wow", indeed! Speakers (and tone in general) is HIGHLY subjective, so while I really love this speaker, you might hate it. Check out specs and sound clips if you don't have the money to try every speaker out there ;) Changing your speakers will change your sound at least as much as switching string brands or pickups - almost as much as changing to a different amp! You may need to try a few models to nail the sound you want, but if it sounds like the Man O' War might be a good candidate, it's a great place to start.

Guitar player for over 27 years

Metal, punk, funk, blues, rock

33 years

Blues, 80's rock, progressive rock, metal

Amature

Heavy Blues

Very aggressive speaker! This beast makes my Spider valve hd100 growl. I paired this with an eminence swamp thang in a bugera 4X12 cab ( The cab is amazing, but the speakers are very brittle and thin). So i plugged these in with the swamp thang in an x pattern and played it in for 3 months. mid and low end punch in the gut. I dont like the swamp thang to much, so I will be replacing them with governors to make an uberkab setup. But this speaker is GREAT for metal and any good ol rock. Not so good if you rely on speaker break up for distortion. I docked 2 points because I have yet to get a good sound from micing it using an sm57. I just cant find the sweet spot, it always sounds completely different than what I hear live.

Its a speaker. I gave it a nine because it doesn't have the new FDM control.

Well, it has a positive sign on the positive terminal, and a negative sign on the negative terminal. Anyone with basic wiring and soldering skills can do it.

Its eminence.

Half the price of a celestion, with a tone i more prefer.

Their web site was all I needed to decide my tone. They have sound clips and a great tone chart. And if you dont know what you want, just shoot them and email and they will tell you what speakers would sound best.

Sex appeal, its probably the best looking speaker around. Red metal basket red coat label. And heck, they even threw in some picks and a sticker!

Active musician

Metal, rock, and blues.

decades player now studio more than live gigs

heavy fusion, guitar synth, blues, rock metal ranges, old school guitar gods

I've been playing for 35+ years Charvels and Gibson Les Pauls

*80's metal and hard rock