Detail 01
80W power handling
Covers most combos up to roughly 50W on its own, with margin left for the volume spikes tube amps produce.
Product detailSKU #1273887991474
CelestionSeventy 80 80W, 12" Guitar Speaker 8 Ohm
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 80W 12-inch guitar speaker at 8 ohms, the cheapest of Celestion's 12-inch line. For getting a working amp or cab back in service.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing a failed speaker in a practice or gigging combo
- Filling a 4x12 cab without a large outlay
- Backup or rehearsal-room cabs that take abuse
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a specific vintage voicing
- Cabs wired for 16 ohms only
- Bass, keyboard or full-range PA duty
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
8 ohm nominal impedance
Direct match for an 8-ohm amp output. Four in a 4x12 wired series-parallel also land at 8 ohms.
Detail 03
12 inch size
Standard baffle cutout, so it swaps into existing combos and cabs without modification.
Detail 04
Entry price for a 12-inch driver
Buys working power handling and a guitar-voiced cone rather than magnet material or a larger voice coil.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Match impedance to your amp's output before ordering; guessing risks the output transformer.
- 02Check the bolt pattern and cutout on your baffle against the old speaker.
- 03Budget for mounting hardware and speaker wire if the old ones are worn.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 80 watts enough for a 100W head?
Not as a single speaker. Four of these in a cab handle 320W total, which covers a 100W head with room to spare.
02How is this different from the higher-priced Celestions?
The money in this line goes to power handling and cone voicing rather than alnico magnets or larger voice coils. It does the job for less.
03Can I mix it with a different speaker in the same cab?
You can, but keep the impedances identical. Mismatched impedances make one speaker take more power than the other and fail first.
04Does it fit a standard 12-inch baffle?
Yes. It uses the standard 12-inch frame, so it mounts where another 12 came out. Confirm the depth clearance behind the baffle in shallow combos.
