Detail 01
150W power rating
Supports the Redback's intended role in applications needing exceptionally high power handling.
Product detailSKU #1500000151129
CelestionG12H-150 Redback 150W 12 in. Guitar Speaker 16 Ohm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed for very high-power guitar rigs, the 16Ω G12H-150 Redback brings a 150W rating to a 12-inch speaker. Its 2-inch voice coil and substantial ceramic magnet support the high-power design, while the voiced result is a controlled low end, detailed mids, and less pronounced treble. Celestion presents it as a single-speaker option for a 100W head; with lower-powered combos, it is described as producing smooth clean sounds and taking stompbox use well.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A downsized cabinet built around one speaker for use with a 100W guitar head.
- Lower-powered combo setups seeking smooth clean sounds with stompboxes in the signal chain.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Projects that specifically require an 8Ω speaker configuration; this SKU is the 16Ω version.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2-inch voice coil and 50 oz ceramic magnet
These are the high-power construction elements specified for the speaker.
Detail 03
10.4 lb unit weight
Adds 10.4 lb to the cabinet's speaker load.
Detail 04
Eight mounting slots; 11.1-inch cut-out diameter
Measure the cabinet baffle against these mounting dimensions before installation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the cabinet or project calls for a 16Ω speaker.
- 02Check the 11.1-inch cut-out, eight mounting slots, and 5.4-inch overall depth against the cabinet.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can one Redback be used with a 100W head?
Celestion describes the Redback as able to handle a 100W head by itself.
02What impedance is this version?
This SKU is the 16Ω version.
03What is its power rating?
The power rating is 150W.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Frequency Range
- 70-5000Hz
- Nominal Impedance
- Available in 8Ω or 16Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100dB
- Resonance Frequency Fs
- 75Hz
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Voice Coil Former Material
- Round copper
1 detailsConnections & power
- Power Rating
- 150W
10 detailsSize & weight
- Nominal Diameter
- 12 inch, 305mm
- Voice Coil Diameter
- 2 inch, 50mm
- Weight
- 50
- Overall Depth
- 5.4 inch, 138mm
- Magnet Structure Diameter
- 6.6 inch, 168mm
- Diameter
- 12.2 inch, 309mm
- Magnet Weight
- 50oz, 1.42kg
- Cut Out Diameter
- 11.1 inch, 283mm
- Mounting Slot Dimensions
- 0.31 inch, 7.9mm
- Unit Weight
- 10.4lb, 4.7kg
4 detailsOther
- Chassis Type
- Pressed steel
- Number of Mounting Slots
- 8
- Magnet Type
- Ceramic
- Mounting Slot Pcd
- 11.7 inch, 297mm
