Detail 01
97dB sensitivity
Loud per watt. A 15W head through these keeps up with a drummer; low-volume practice gets harder.
Product detailSKU #1300744181082
CelestionMetal/Hard Rock 2x12 Speaker Set
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of 12-inch ceramic guitar speakers rated 75W each, aimed at high-gain players rebuilding or upgrading an existing 2x12 cab.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reloading a tired 2x12 cab for high-gain rhythm work
- Players who want tight low end at loud stage volume
- Builders wiring a 4-ohm or 16-ohm 2x12 from scratch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass or full-range PA use — the response stops at 5kHz
- Players chasing early speaker breakup at bedroom volume
- Anyone needing a finished cab; these are bare drivers
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
75W each, 8 ohms nominal
150W total for the pair. Series gives 16 ohms, parallel gives 4 — match your amp's tap.
Detail 03
80–5000Hz range
Rolled off on top, so fizz above 5k never gets through. Also why they're useless for bass or vocals.
Detail 04
Ceramic magnet, pressed steel chassis
Heavier and firmer-sounding than neodymium or alnico, and it stays clean instead of compressing when pushed.
Detail 05
5.0 inch depth, 11.1 inch cutout, 11.7 inch mounting circle
Measure your cab's baffle hole, bolt circle and internal clearance before ordering. Deep drivers foul shallow cabs.
Detail 06
7.7 lb per driver
A loaded 2x12 gains about 15 pounds over an empty shell. Factor that into a head-and-cab carry.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cabinet, baffle, wire, jack plate or mounting hardware comes with these
- 02The two drivers read different DC resistance — measure each before wiring
- 03Speakers stiffen when new; tone settles after several hours of playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What impedance do I get with both speakers in one cab?
Wired in series you get 16 ohms, in parallel you get 4 ohms. Pick whichever your amp's output tap supports, then wire to match.
02How much amp power can I run into these?
75 watts per speaker, 150 watts for the pair when both are wired into the same output. At 97dB sensitivity you will rarely need that much.
03Will these work in a bass cab?
No. Response runs 80Hz to 5kHz with resonance in the mid-70s to mid-80s Hz. There is no useful low end below that for bass.
04Will they fit my existing cabinet?
Check three numbers against your baffle: 11.1 inch cutout, 11.7 inch bolt circle, 5.0 inch depth behind the baffle. Four mounting slots.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsSound
- Resonance Frequency
- Fs 85Hz
- Frequency Range
- 80-5000Hz
- Nominal Impedance
- 8 ohms
- Sensitivity
- 97dB
- Resonance Frequency Fs
- 75Hz
1 detailsBody & build
- Voice Coil Material
- Round copper
1 detailsConnections & power
- Power Rating
- 75W
10 detailsSize & weight
- Nominal Diameter
- 12 inch, 305mm
- Voice Coil Diameter
- 1.75 inch, 44.5mm
- Weight
- 50
- Overall Depth
- 5.0 inch, 127mm
- Magnet Structure Diameter
- 5.7 inch, 145mm
- Diameter
- 12.2 inch, 309mm
- Magnet Weight
- 35oz, 0.99kg
- Cut Out Diameter
- 11.1 inch, 283mm
- Mounting Slot Dimensions
- 0.31 inch, 7.9mm ˜
- Unit Weight
- 7.7lb, 3.5kg
6 detailsOther
- Chassis Type
- Pressed steel
- Number of Mounting Slots
- 4
- DC Resistance
- Re 6.77 & 12.9 ohms
- Magnet Type
- Ceramic
- Mounting Slot Pcd
- 11.7 inch, 297mm
- DC Resistance Re
- 7.3 ohms & 12.9 ohms
