Orange vs. ENGL Cabs ??

manicsix · 05-04-2008, 08:36 AM

Need some help choosing a cab...

I'm from Oz and cabs don't come cheap, nor do used ones become available very often...

I can currently purchase:

ORANGE ppc212 (v30s) for $800 (RRP is $1199 upwards)
ENGL e-212v vintage vertical (v30s) for $750 (RRP is $1349 at the only dealer)

I currently use a Laney GH50L, which I have tried it through the ENGL, and it sounded very good (blew away my marshall 1960A). However, I cannot try the orange in advance because it is interstate.

For reference, I plan to purchase a peavey 6505+/5150II or similar hi-gain head in the future.

I lean towards to ENGL, mainly because the colour of the orange is a bit full on, and I like the idea of the indestructible grille on the ENGL.

Also a fairly major point, the ENGL is vertical versus the orange is horizontal.

auxioluck · 05-04-2008, 11:51 AM

......Here is how my friend describes it....

ENGL > everything.

Emperoff · 05-04-2008, 12:01 PM

From what I've heard, the good ENGL cabs are the XXL ones, so if it's one of those, pick it. If not, the Orange will be probably better.

Loserchief · 05-04-2008, 12:08 PM

Engl XXls are just bigger than the regular ones,no difference in quality of build.
Engl cabs seem to be alittle tighter and a little more highend orientated than orange cabs. Both sound great but it depends on what you want. I don't really have experience with the 2x12s since i've only used the 4x12s of both companies.

loktide · 05-04-2008, 02:14 PM

easily the orange!

the orange has the tightest low-end you'll ever find on a cab and sounds very untypical for a v30 cab in a good way. As i told you on the other threads, the ENGL v30 isn't bad, but it has an annoying midrange-honk that doesn't go too well with most amps.

Orange cabs are hands down the best cabs i've played

Loserchief · 05-04-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loktide

easily the orange!

the orange has the tightest low-end you'll ever find on a cab and sounds very untypical for a v30 cab in a good way. As i told you on the other threads, the ENGL v30 isn't bad, but it has an annoying midrange-honk that doesn't go too well with most amps.

Orange cabs are hands down the best cabs i've played

yeah you're right about the midrange,engl cabs work perfectly with engl amps but not much else.

loktide · 05-04-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loserchief

engl cabs work perfectly with engl amps but not much else.

i especially like how the ENGL v30 especially compliments the fairly scoop midrange on the powerball/fireball.

neon_black88 · 05-04-2008, 04:32 PM

I've heard you can't do much better than Orange and they're nicely priced in Australia.

lambofhowe · 05-05-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loktide

easily the orange!

the orange has the tightest low-end you'll ever find on a cab and sounds very untypical for a v30 cab in a good way. As i told you on the other threads, the ENGL v30 isn't bad, but it has an annoying midrange-honk that doesn't go too well with most amps.

Orange cabs are hands down the best cabs i've played

Listen to this guy he know's what he's talking about. Orange Cabs are amazing.

manicsix · 05-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the help.

I'm not too sure what amp I'll get next, but the orange definitely sounds like a winner for my most heads.

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manicsix ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 49 Rig: Laney GH50L -> SD-1 Thanked: 0	Orange vs. ENGL Cabs ?? Need some help choosing a cab... I'm from Oz and cabs don't come cheap, nor do used ones become available very often... I can currently purchase: ORANGE ppc212 (v30s) for $800 (RRP is $1199 upwards) ENGL e-212v vintage vertical (v30s) for $750 (RRP is $1349 at the only dealer) I currently use a Laney GH50L, which I have tried it through the ENGL, and it sounded very good (blew away my marshall 1960A). However, I cannot try the orange in advance because it is interstate. For reference, I plan to purchase a peavey 6505+/5150II or similar hi-gain head in the future. I lean towards to ENGL, mainly because the colour of the orange is a bit full on, and I like the idea of the indestructible grille on the ENGL. Also a fairly major point, the ENGL is vertical versus the orange is horizontal.

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