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CelestionG12H-150 Redback 150W 12 in. Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm

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Celestion G12H-150 Redback 150W 12 in. Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

G12H-150 Redback pairs a 150W rating with the 8Ω configuration in a 12-inch guitar speaker. A 2-inch voice coil and 50 oz ceramic magnet form part of its heavy-duty design. The sound is described with firm low frequencies, detailed mids, and a more relaxed top end. It can serve alone with a 100W head when reducing cabinet size, while lower-powered combos are described as yielding smooth clean tones and working well with stompboxes.

Celestion G12H-150 Redback 150W 12 in. Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm product detail
Product studyCelestion G12H-150 Redback 150W 12 in. Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Single-speaker cabinet builds intended to run from a 100W guitar head.
  • Lower-powered guitar combos where smooth clean sounds and stompbox use are priorities.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Projects that specifically require a 16Ω speaker configuration; this SKU is the 8Ω 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 01

150W power rating

Supports the speaker's specified use in very high-power guitar applications.

Detail 02

2-inch voice coil and 50 oz ceramic magnet

These specified components are central to the Redback's high-power construction.

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

Use these measurements when checking a cabinet baffle before installation.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm that the cabinet or project calls for an 8Ω speaker.
  2. 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 it handle a 100W head on its own?

Celestion says a single Redback can be used with a 100W head.

02What impedance is this Redback?

This SKU is the 8Ω version.

03How much does the speaker weigh?

Its unit weight is 10.4 lb (4.7 kg).

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

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