A 2×12 (pronounced “two by twelve”) refers to an amplifier cabinet with two 12-inch speakers. This setup offers greater volume, a wider sound spread, and more low-end response compared to a 1×12. It’s a popular choice for players who want a bigger sound without stepping up to the larger and heavier 4×12 cabinets, making it suitable for medium to large venues and louder playing environments.
A cabinet, often referred to as a speaker cabinet, is a standalone enclosure that houses one or more speakers. It is used in conjunction with an amplifier head to produce sound in an electric guitar setup.
Guitar amps and cabs are just as crucial to a guitarist’s tone as the guitar itself. Amplifiers shape the sound—whether it’s clean and warm, crunchy and bluesy, or full-on distortion for rock and metal. They come in two main types: combo amps, which include both the amp and speaker in one unit, and amp heads, which are paired with separate cabinets (cabs) to project the sound.
Cabs come in various sizes, like 1×12, 2×12, or the mighty 4×12, each delivering different tone and feel. Speakers, cabinet wood, and even open vs closed backs all influence the sound. Matching the right amp and cab gives players control over their dynamics, tone, and presence—whether you’re playing in your bedroom, a studio, or on a festival stage.
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Victory Amplifiers is a British company known for producing high-quality, boutique-style guitar amplifiers. Founded in 2013 and led by chief designer Martin Kidd, the brand quickly gained a reputation for its hand-built amps that combine modern features with classic tone. Victory offers a wide range of models, including popular series like the Duchess, Kraken, Sheriff, Copper, and Jack, each tailored for different playing styles—from crystal-clear cleans to rich bluesy overdrive and full-blown metal distortion.
Many Victory amps feature compact “lunchbox” designs, making them ideal for both studio and live use. They are praised for their rugged construction, tonal versatility, and simple yet effective control layouts. In addition to traditional heads and cabs, Victory has also innovated with its V4 series of valve-powered preamp pedals, allowing players to achieve real tube tone in a pedalboard-friendly format. Victory remains a trusted name among guitarists seeking premium British tone and reliability.
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Velcro attached flaps allow access to handle, top hat and terminals Generic fit is suitable for most 10", 12" and 15" speaker cabinets 2 zipped handle flaps (1 on 10")
£213.29
300Wrms power handling (600W peak) Concentric titanium HF driver 2 side handles and 35mm pole-mount socket Perfect as Floor wedge monitor or 35mm pole-mounted satellite Twist-lock SPK connectors
£89.00
Compact portable VOX speaker cabinet with original 8" Vox 8 ohm speaker, for studio use, rehearsals or practice Designed for use with Vox MV50 compact valve amp series but will work well with any head amplifier Speaker & cabinet structure design enhances low-frequencies Roadworthy robust design with integrated handle and 2 parallel speaker jacks in…
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Complete speaker bundle featuring four VONYX SL12 12-inch passive cabinets delivering a massive 2400W peak output—perfect for DJs, PA systems, karaoke, live events, and mobile sound setups. Each SL12 speaker includes a 2-way bass-reflex design with a 12" woofer and piezo horn tweeter, producing punchy lows, crisp highs, and full-range sound ideal f…
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Hard wearing polyurea coated Wooden cabinet 35mm pole mount socket and M8 flying points Custom designed high power, Low & High Frequency drivers Power handling : max 500W Enclosure tuned to deliver an all around balanced frequency