Celestion Vintage 30 16 Ohm Гітарний динамік / бас-гітарний динамік 16 Ohm

Celestion Vintage 30 16 Ohm — The Legendary British Guitar Speaker

The Celestion Vintage 30 16 Ohm is a 12-inch, 60W replacement guitar speaker built to deliver the complex overtones and rich harmonic detail that have defined the V30 since 1986. With 100 dB sensitivity and a 70 Hz to 5 kHz frequency range, this driver projects a room-filling tone that cuts through dense band mixes. Matching amplifiers that require a higher-impedance load, the 16 Ohm version is the right choice for vintage and boutique tube amps.

Engineered Around the Original Celestion Blue

During development, Celestion used Laser Doppler Interferometry to analyze the cone behaviour of an original Celestion Blue, then applied that model to a modern driver built around the company's H magnet — the closest in performance to Alnico. A 1.75-inch round copper voice coil and pressed-steel chassis give the V30 its detailed top-end and warm low-end.

Power Handling and Sensitivity — Loud, Clean, and Ready for Overdrive

Power handling and sensitivity determine how much volume a speaker delivers before breakup. The V30 is rated at twice the perceived loudness of comparable drivers at the same wattage.

• Power Rating: 60 W RMS — handles hot-rodded tube amps and high-gain heads
• Sensitivity: 100 dB (1 W / 1 m) — room-filling projection
• Nominal Impedance: 16 Ohm — matches higher-impedance amp outputs

Voice Coil and Magnet Construction — The Heart of the V30 Sound

The voice coil and magnet assembly define dynamic response and tonal character. The V30 pairs a 1.75-inch round copper voice coil with a 1.42 kg ceramic H magnet, balancing vintage warmth with thermal headroom.

• Voice Coil Diameter: 44 mm — supports wide dynamic range
• Voice Coil Material: Round copper — delivers the classic V30 top-end sparkle
• Magnet Type: Ceramic (H magnet) — closest in performance to Alnico, with greater thermal headroom

Dimensions and Mounting — Drop-In Fit for Standard 12" Cabinets

Mounting dimensions determine whether a replacement speaker fits an existing cabinet. The V30 follows industry-standard 12-inch cut-out dimensions for direct swap into most 1×12, 2×12, and 4×12 enclosures.

• Overall Diameter: 309 mm — standard 12-inch frame
• Cut-Out Diameter: 283 mm — fits standard 12-inch openings
• Overall Depth: 135 mm — check clearance in closed-back designs
• Unit Weight: 4.7 kg — substantial mass anchoring low-end response