Any good affordable 2x12 options?

[Snake Hips]

Looking for 2x12 that is affordable, looks good and rating needs to be above 120 watts.

[OffYourFace]

Open or closed?? Avatar?

[marqueemoon]

Kind of too broad of a question. Used and local is the best answer.

Power rating is a function of the speakers, and really if you need that kind of headroom going too cheap might not be the move. It takes a certain level of stoutness to deal with serious volume.

If I felt like moving a 2x12 these days I’d probably get one of those Mojotone lite ones or maybe an an old THD.

[andy_tchp]

Define 'affordable'?

Cheaper cabs do tend to look hideous too I'm afraid. Has always been that way.

[marqueemoon]

Cheaper cabs do tend to look hideous too I'm afraid. Has always been that way.

Truth.

It’s a shame there are not more quality flat pack DIY options.

[Snake Hips]

Let’s say price wise around or under 400. I clearly know I can go on craigslist, OfferUp, etc. To make it less broad, I don’t care so much closed or open, but looking for quality speakers. I said 120 watts because of the head I’m using.

In the used world what should I consider searching for and sleepers that people often pop up but not necessarily a name brand.

For quality new cabinet is there anything to consider?

[OffYourFace]

But open or closed back? I'd look for something good on the used market.

Closed back: look for a used Orange PPC212 or a Marshall 1936 with V30s

Open back: look for a used mojotone, Avatar or Fender and get some better speakers. My favorite open back cabs that Fender ever made were from the early 80s. The 212-OB and the 112-OB. I'd swap the speakers in them with Celestions. They don't look like much but they sound great.


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[stevejamsecono]

I've owned both Avatar and Mojotone stuff and can vouch for quality and value for money. The Mojotone lites are also less heavy which is really nice. I'd check on GC used or FB Marketplace for good deals on both, you can occasionally find a steal.

If you don't mind saving up a bit, I just picked up one of these and they are pretty interesting/cool:

https://barefacedaudio.com/

The vented cab in the back definitely improves audibility. I've got one of their 1x10-style cabinets with a 12" Neo Creamback in it and it is uhh... very loud.