Finally looking to add some Fane's to the music room to pair with my Hiwatts that have been getting by with G12H/Alnico mix 4x12's.
Have a line on a 1970 quad of 122/190 (SC) in perfect shape at a great price (<$1k)
vs
SE4122 with the 122/142 (Hiwatt) purple backs at over double
My understanding is the SC's are 40w speakers and the Hiwatts the stronger magnet more original etc. for the amps.
Are the SC fanes 90% of the way to the proper Hiwatt purple back sound or are they 50%?
Sound City vs. Hiwatt Fanes
Moderators: pompeiisneaks, Colossal
Re: Sound City vs. Hiwatt Fanes
Did you try talking to Mark Huss?
He makes a Fane style speaker cabs too.
He makes a Fane style speaker cabs too.
Yours Sincerely
Mark Abbott
Mark Abbott
Re: Sound City vs. Hiwatt Fanes
I ended up ponying up the quiche and going with a 1973 SE4122 cab with original 122142 speakers. Thumbs up!
Re: Sound City vs. Hiwatt Fanes
Are you happy with the purple back speakers?
Yours Sincerely
Mark Abbott
Mark Abbott
Re: Sound City vs. Hiwatt Fanes
They're very nice. I'd say like a G12H but voiced a tad thicker if I were to compare them to something.