Recommend a high power 12" speaker for me

[CA_Dan]

I want to run a single 12" as a portable practice cab with my ashdown abm evo 500. I need a 12 inch that can handle a lot of power. Suggestions?

[funkinbottom]

These come to mind right off the top of my head. Some neodymium magnets some not. Don't know if weight is an issue for you.

http://www.eminence.com/speakers/spe...ppalite_3012LF

Speaker Detail | Eminence Speaker

FaitalPRO - Professional Loudspeakers Made in Italy

http://profesional.beyma.com/ingles/pdf/12LW30N.pdf

http://www.ciare.com/pdf/catalogo/PW335ND.PDF

[rpsands]

Single 12, no crossover, small box -- 3012HO.

[Echovox]

I have a single 12 I made with an Eminence Delta 12LFA that moves some serioud air.
Great high power handling speaker!

[Eric Moesle]

I agree that the 3012HO will be much louder per watt and better sounding in a small cab than most other 12" Eminence drivers.

[playerunk]

Originally Posted by rpsands

Single 12, no crossover, small box -- 3012HO.

put it in a BFM jack and call it a day

[rpsands]

Originally Posted by playerunk

put it in a BFM jack and call it a day

For practice and light jamming I'm not really convinced that the Jack gives you enough to justify doubling the size and weight of the enclosure.

A Jack 10 with a CD and a deltalite 2510 II would be a better use of funds for a small standalone box I think. More comparable to a single 12 in size/weight/cost/volume.

[Echovox]

You could always make your own box and save quite a bit of money!

[CpTCrunch]

I agree with the others here.
-> 3012HO is very efficient but fairly expensive.
-> 3012LF a bit less efficient but go's a little lower, again fairly expensive.

If you're looking for something a little cheaper the KAPPA PRO-12A hits hard.
Its non neo so it weighs a bit more but costs half of what the others go for.
I have a 2x12 cab with the kappa pro 12's in it. Its heavy but hooked up to a 1400 watt qsc it puts out some serous bass.
Speaker Detail | Eminence Speaker

You can find all the above woofers new on ebay.

[playerunk]

Originally Posted by rpsands

For practice and light jamming I'm not really convinced that the Jack gives you enough to justify doubling the size and weight of the enclosure.

A Jack 10 with a CD and a deltalite 2510 II would be a better use of funds for a small standalone box I think. More comparable to a single 12 in size/weight/cost/volume.

yes..the jack's are bigger but they extend the low range of the HO quite a bit

[rpsands]

Originally Posted by playerunk

yes..the jack's are bigger but they extend the low range of the HO quite a bit

I realize that's what is claimed by the simulated charts but having a/b'd them it's not really noticeably different on bottom. Not calling Bill a liar or anything just saying it's not as big of a difference as it seems.

I own a Jack 12 and know whereof I speak; it's definitely a good bass cab. That said it's as big and awkward to move around as a big 1x15 box or a 2x10, so not really "small and portable." 40lbs and >20" wide and >16" deep are the fail for porta-rigs.

If I wanted a small standalone rig for playing rock gigs with a loudish drummer and negligible PA support, the Jack 12 is a good way to go. But it's overkill for what the OP is asking.

[jeff7bass]

Avatar's SB112 ceramic comes loaded with the 500w Delta LF. I got the NEO version. Not quite the power handling but easier on me old back. Very nice cabs.

[CA_Dan]

Awesome - thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to check out 3012HO and LF, and the KAPPA.