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Or one of each? Goal = Jerryish tones (I won't say Jerry tones per se sans JBLs). What sayest the esteemed cognoscenti? Thanks.

This is now officially my most popular thread ever!

I've decided to go with the Tornados. I never did care all that much for the Neomag I had and sold some years back. If the description and chatter on the Jensens are true - more alnico-like bottom end, less emhasized midrange, extended high end - I figure someone's got to bite the bullet for science.

Dude, you have totally hogged this thread!

Why not some K110's? I have a pair in a cab that sound great.

My goal is lowest possible weight. The K110s are 8 1/4" lbs. apiece. Not too bad! BUT the Tornados are 3.8 lbs. apiece. With them, I'll end up with a 30 lb. cab and be able to carry my head (SMSs + Carvin DCM200L in a Gator 2U, total 17 lbs.), cab, Line 16 M13, and guitar easily in one trip. For other situations, I'll use my FYD + MC50 + 112 w/K120 and 112 w/E120. And if I come to regret the Tornados, no biggie. It'll be a problem money alone can solve. I'll just sell the Tornados and cop some K110s. Look at the positive side - in the interim, you'll have my review.

Tornados incoming.

Hope you have a basement. If not crouch down in a doorway.

Jon- did you look into the Telonics line of neo speakers? Im not sure if they offer a 10" but I've read they are feather light and voiced like K series alnicos......im really interested in hearing someone report on these....

spacefunkologist wrote:Jon- did you look into the Telonics line of neo speakers? Im not sure if they offer a 10" but I've read they are feather light and voiced like K series alnicos......im really interested in hearing someone report on these....

I did because I heard and read similar reviews, including some positive mentions here. But as far as I can find anywhere, now, there are only 12" and 15" speakers available.

Contacted them yesterday, and got a nice reply from the owner. They only offer these in 12 and 15" like you mentioned Jon....4 and 8 ohm. Ive placed my order for a 12"-4ohm to go in my SSP 1x12....gonna run it with my 67 Bandmaster for a small grab and go rig. I'll report back once Ive had time to test drive it

I'll look forward to your review. I currently have in my main rig a pair of 1X12 cabs with an E120 and K120 in each. The E120 sounds wonderful but it's an anchor! If you find the Telonics truly replicates a K120, I'd consider swapping one in for the E120. Though I've also heard they're not voiced precisely the same, in particular, some say the Telonics is more bassy.

Jon
How do you like your Tornado's ? I have been using the 12 in Tornados and so far have been very happy. Curious to other experiences. Thx

I'm very pleased with my 10" Tornados. Initial review here: forum/viewtopic.php?f=425&t=16183