Starting at the end, I really love this speaker. I'm a big fan of Celestion V30s, and tried to find a cheaper alternative for a 2x12" project. Searched in different forums, I found several different reviews, and at the end I asked myself: hey, this is quite cheap, you don't lose too much if you try it. So I bought it. If I want to compare to V30, these are my findings:
- they are compatible in size and screw locations
- it has approx the same tight lows
- almost the same mids, by comparison I can state that the mids are not so aggressive, like the V30 has, a bit creamier, but they are cutting through
- more pleasant highs
Overall a bit creamier, almost the same character, and a bit more 3D sounding. I suggest to everyone!