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Ok thanks for the reply, having looked into it, one of my original reasons for getting two 1x12s instead of the 2x12 was because for smaller gigs I could just use one. Knowing that I can't do that now and having done some measuring and finding out I could fit either option into my car I'm thinking I will go for the 2x12 as it will be less hassle to carry two and is more matched to the amps ouput (it's minimum impedance is 8ohm so using the 16ohm 2x12 would only be 60 watts when the cab can handle 120) Thanks for the advice :)

Ok so my origional plan was to get a closed back 2x12 to accompany a cr120 head but I would need to get the cab second hand to afford it and they don't pop up too often and are usually collection only. Yesterday I had an idea to get two closed back 1x12s instead (as they're cheaper, easier to find and more portable) but I noticed they're only rated at 60 watts, my understanding is that you can't safely run it through one unless it's at very low levels but you can through two at once? Is that right and has anyone tried this?

Ok thanks that's been a great help, I think I'll try the amp through a few different combinations, our band is usually Micd up with stage moniters so it shouldn't matter too much about the sound on stage. I'll look at some of your recommendations and try to work out what's best

One last thing, I'm thinking I will go for a cheaper cab, would you recommend closed or open back? Our band plays mostly heavier stuff (though not metal as such) so I'm thinking closed, would you agree?

Ok thanks :)

Ok thanks for the reply, I'm kind of sold on getting a head and cab and I'm gonna get a small valve amp for recording (possibly a ht 1 or a Hayden lil mofo) so in this head I just need reliability and personally I preferred the sound of the orange, are there any specific cheaper 2x12s u recommend? That would be a great help Thanks

Hi, just joined equipboard and have been trying to decide on this, so thought i'd see if I can get some advice! Sorry there's a lot of info, just wanted to explain it all!!!!

I'm getting a new guitar amp and have decided to go for head and cab. (easier to carry, let's me get a small valve head for recording, saves money in the long run)

I think the head I've settled on is the Orange crush Pro 120 as it was the most impressive I tried out in store and has all the features I need. My total budget is £500 so that leaves me about £200 fir ideally a 2 x 12 cab. I think my best options are:

-Getting the open back 2x12 Orange Cabinet second hand as they sell for about that price but don't come up too often.

-Laney IRT 212 which doesn't sound quite as good but is still decent and cheap enough to but new.

I can afford to wait 'till the end of the year and look out for the orange second hand but recently I have noticed that the Laney Cabs have been going up in price by about £50. I can still get one cheap and I don't want to be kicking myself if no oranges come up and I end up spending £50 extra for the Laney...

So basically what would you recommend doing and obviously any other suggestions for cabs :)

Wow that was long but hopefully gives the full picture!!