MT15 Cabinet Ideas Open v Closed Back

[Mokisan]

Hello,

Still new. I have a MT15 and I need cabinet ideas. I want a 2x12. One of my amps is a 2x12 combo that's open back. I love the warmth and open sound, but it's a blues amp. Not sure if that will translate to the MT15 which I use a metal amp.

I understand that most 2x12 cabinets are closed back. I did see a Blackstar 2x12 that could be open back and closed back, but it didn't have Celestion V30s, which I think I want to go with for this amp (unless that's a bad idea). The Blackstar HT212VOC MKII 2x12 with Celestion Seventy 80 speakers. Is it worth it to try to find an open back option for this amp, or should I just get what would be a great match for this amp that's closed back?

 

[Boogie]

Find a cab that is convertible...closed but has a removable panel. Have your cake and eat it, too!

 

[DISTORT6]

Mesa makes (made?) a half-closed, half-open Recto 2x12.

 

[bodia]

I used a Mesa Recto 2x12 with mine. Sounded great

 

[Black Plaid]

Mesa makes (made?) a half-closed, half-open Recto 2x12.

Yeah, it was convertible via replacing the back panel. I managed to lose the half open sometime in the 2000s tho. =(

 

[BrianC]

Closed back for sure for me. I want all the low end thump that closed provides.

It will go better with this amp. I had one - get a nice 2 or 4/12.

 

[DISTORT6]

Yeah, it was convertible via replacing the back panel. I managed to lose the half open sometime in the 2000s tho. =(

This is the one I’m talking about.
https://mesaboogie.com/cabinets--si...ad-king-series/2x12-road-king-horizontal.html

 

[Black Plaid]

This is the one I’m talking about.
https://mesaboogie.com/cabinets--si...ad-king-series/2x12-road-king-horizontal.html

Oh yeah, that's different.

When I bought my 2x12 horizontal recto in ... uhh ... 1994, they included a spare back that was half or so height you could swap out.

 

[andy474x]

If you want to use the MT15 mainly for metal, hard rock, etc., definitely go for a closed back, unless you’re trying to create a unique sound. Closed cabs generate a punchier low end that really helps to articulate thicker riffs.

If you still wanted to go open back, the PRS open 2x12 with V-Type speakers would be a great choice. To my ear, the V-Type sounds like a version of a V30 optimized for open back applications, and even improved beyond that in some ways. Ample low end, nice top bite, and still a mid emphasis, but not as laser focused as the V30.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

If you want to use the MT15 mainly for metal, hard rock, etc., definitely go for a closed back, unless you’re trying to create a unique sound. Closed cabs generate a punchier low end that really helps to articulate thicker riffs.

This is my answer as well. For this amp, closed.

 

[Wakester]

FWIW, Ish guitars has a boat load of PRS212 cabs on sale for rediculous price.

 

[veinbuster]

FWIW, Ish guitars has a boat load of PRS212 cabs on sale for rediculous price.

Sure does.
Somebody here needs one.

 

[László]

Closed back will give you a tight, immediate feel. Would be my preference for high gain and metal.