Celestion Vintage 30 - 8 Ohm

Classic

I switched my 2x12 speaker cab with V-Types to V30 and DV-77 mix. It’s so damn good now. The sound is perfect. V-types were very fizzy and thin, sounding like v30 ripp-offs (at least to my taste). V30 is a classic and sounds good in many genres, from clean to heavy distortion.

The boring and safe sonic move i guess...

Its a v30, what more can i say? We all know the sound, gotten boring at this point in my opinion, but nevertheless sounds great in a mix!

Sound & Weight Champion

The speaker is classic for a reason and it is its beautiful sound. I have a 2x12 V30s cab that I love and I have also put a V30 in a tube combo and managed to bring that amp to life.

No cons for the speaker except its weight. Obviously, it is a matter of construction and related to the sound it produces, but I think it is worth mentioning that for those who are considering the weight as an important factor.

Everything I wanted

Upgraded from MG speakers in an MG cab, these just sound better. They are one of the most common speakers used for recording metal and it shows. They mic way better than the MG speakers when using a Shure SM57. I struggled for a long time against unwanted bass spikes and resonant modes, I thought it was my recording gear but it was the MG speakers. The Vintage 30's are a solid upgrade, more clear and full. It's the most noticeable upgrade I have made since going from a cheap amp to a JVM 410H and EVH 5150. Love them.

Classic

Combine it with a Greenback and a closed-back cabinet and you will hear the sound that you had in your head.

It's a V30 after all

You just can't go wrong for good heavy tones with V30s. I'm writing this review after a year for an unbiased opinion because we all fall in love with our gear the moment we get it.

Tone-wise, I have nothing to complain. I have been using plugins and IRs based on V30 and having the real deal is just amazing. Yes, they are Chinese made but I don't think it has any impact on the tone and the quality looks like it is made to last. Even Nolly of GGD would agree - take it from an expert not just a random dude's review.

Overall solid speakers, works really well with my DIY cab, nothing to complain.

Classic speaker for high gain tones. What more is there to say.

Got me closer to the "Slash" sound

Famous speaker.

Was sceptical, cause it's made in China.

Playing it for long time now, but I can't hear a real diff with the British made.

Perfect for Rock and for Metal these combined with the Celestion G12-K100 WOW!

Sounds Good.

I've listened to many samples but it all depends on the cab it is installed. I built my own cab and it weighs about 20KG for a 4x12. These Vintage 30s sound surprisingly bright, which blew me away. I managed to get a ton of tones by adjusting the highs and mids from my amp. Final word: they sound bright in a light cab and it is safe to say; they'll sound darker in a heavier cab.

Great sounding speaker. Ended up buying an second one.