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It's not a volume issue is it between the two, rather the 2x12 produces a better, fuller tone than the 1x12?

Would you ever choose a 1x12 over a 2x12?

My experience is just as you said- For example over the years I used 2 very similar clean yamahas ss- The G112 and the G212-

Neither was better than the other, but just as you would guess I used the 112 in little clubs and the 212 for bigger venues- Now that I think of it, thicker isn't the word I would use, but the 212 just seemed bigger-

should have recorded them sideby side- Really great clean SS amps and did a perfect job acting as foils for a marshal plexi 50

All else being equal, the 2x12 will actually be a tad bit louder.

I think maybe the quot;fullerquot; sound that you hear is because the setup is a little more efficient with two speakers as opposed to two.

Portability is a major factor for 1x12 over 2x12, but if you're playing a larger gig, especially with a poor PA, you'll be glad you had that extra speaker.

a tad louder, yes, but hardly noticable given the same power. What you'll notice is just as zionstrat said... bigger. 2x12 will have a fuller sound. Given the power remains the same, the same speakers in a 2x12 will be cleaner than 1x12 as well, since the speakers will not break up at the same volume levels.

theoretically it aint louder, but your amp is moving the SAME power over twice the area so you'll get better dispersion.

If I remember, adding a second speaker adds 6dB of boost, so it'll be that much louder. The only reason I'd get a 2x12 over a 1x12 is that you could have two different speakers...and you can crank it louder w/o blowing it.


Originally Posted by D-EJ915If I remember, adding a second speaker adds 6dB of boost, so it'll be that much louder. The only reason I'd get a 2x12 over a 1x12 is that you could have two different speakers...and you can crank it louder w/o blowing it.

Well, you were almost right, the laws of physics state that it will be a 3db increase in level, just because of the coupling of the two speakers, btw 3db is just about what the human ear can perceive a noticable difference in volume.