Spider V 30 MKII replacement speaker suggestions

[teagueAMX]

I have a Line 6 Spider V 30 MKII and frankly I'm very disappointed with it - at least for my purposes. I'm looking for very clean boost in the mids, and reduce the highs. It's a home modeling amp, true, and likely I set my expectations too high reading the promo  marketing info. It seems the modeling adjustment sound muddy. On the other hand it produces fantastic distortion and the like.

 

Someone, somewhere, I don't remember, talked a good upgrade was to replace the stock speaker. I've even heard with amp a speaker upgrade is nice fix. Example: I read the difference for one of the Fender vintage tube amps is it had JBL speakers.

 

My question to the forum is it worth changing the speaker, and please suggest brand/model. I understand the more expensive Spider V's have a tweeter. Maybe a speaker with a mid range/tweeter crossover. I used to be into stuff like that but it been so long I don't remember much.

 

I also have a Fender LT50 that I feel sounds better (not great), but the modeling capabilities don't compare to the 30 MKII. I may look at modding the LT50 instead and sell the Spider V 30 MKII.

 

[Bill-Hanna]

I have a couple thoughts for you to consider:

 

This is a good video from YouTube where user that has replaced the speaker in his Spider V 20 MKII.

 

Just remember the Speaker is 4 Ohms'

 

 

My second thought is to use the 4 Band Semi Parametric EQ shape the tone to your liking.

 

Another good video from YouTube.

 

 

 

Hope this helps.

 

Bill

 

[teagueAMX]

I understand the app in the foreground, but the ones in the background seem very interesting. I'll be back after I watch the videos.

 

The 4 Band Semi Parametric EQ sharper is a pedal or software app?

 

I've been at a lot of forums over the years, but the music related forums are the most help.  Thanks the massive data dump (that's compliment, not sarcasm. I have an IT background) - it will keep me entertained/technically fascinated for some time. Again thanks.

[Bill-Hanna]

Hey, I love the Fender Twin Reverb with 2X12 Blackface Cabinet (Classic), I uploaded a tone called "Fender Twin Blues Shuffle Clean" to Custom Tone. To answer your question PEQ is part of the Spider Remote Application. Turn the PEQ off to see what a big difference PEQ makes, you can shape your tone to your liking.  

 

The link below does a great job explaining Audio Frequencies - Audio Spectrum Explained - Teach Me Audio

 

Bill