Eminence DV-77 Гітарний динамік / бас-гітарний динамік 8 Ohm

Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson 8 Ohms — Signature 12-Inch Guitar Speaker for High-Gain Tone

The Eminence DV-77 Mick Thomson 8 Ohms is a 12-inch signature replacement speaker built for guitarists chasing tight, focused tone in high-gain rigs. Co-developed with Slipknot guitarist Mick Thomson and Omega Ampworks' Mike Smith, this driver is engineered from the ground up rather than cloned from existing designs. This model is the right drop-in upgrade for players running 8-Ohm 4x12 or 2x12 cabinets who want modern metal articulation without the harsh fizz that plagues lesser speakers.

What Makes the DV-77 Different From a Stock V-Type

Where many high-gain speakers rely on aggressive cone breakup, the DV-77 leans on component quality. A hand-selected, UK-made Kurt Mueller cone sits inside a custom-designed basket, supported by an updated spider and an innovative voice coil. Because of this, the speaker stays musical under heavy distortion, with controlled lows and a complex midrange that holds its shape even at stage volume.

Power Handling & Cabinet Compatibility — Built for 4x12 Setups

With 70 W of power handling and a standard 8 Ohm impedance, the DV-77 drops into most production 4x12 and 2x12 guitar cabinets without rewiring. The 50 oz ferrite magnet provides the magnetic strength needed to keep the cone under control during palm-muted chugging and dropped-tuning riffs.

• The 70 W power handling allows this speaker to handle modern high-gain heads and 100 W tube amps comfortably.
• Impedance: 8 Ohm — matches the most common cabinet wiring configurations
• Magnet: 50 oz ferrite — heavier than a typical V-type magnet for tighter cone control

Frequency Response & Sensitivity — Loud, Dark, and Mic-Friendly

The DV-77 is voiced darker and less forward than a Celestion V30, with a deep, guttural low-mid character that flatters detuned guitars. A 100.6 dB sensitivity rating means it pushes plenty of air, and reviewers consistently note that it is exceptionally forgiving when miked with an SM57 — even dead-center placement avoids the shrill phase issues common to other high-gain speakers.

• Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 5.3 kHz — focused low-end reach with smooth, non-fatiguing treble
• Sensitivity: 100.6 dB (1W/1m) — high-output design that keeps up with loud stage rigs
• Resonant Frequency (Fs): 70 Hz — supports tight, punchy low-end response in sealed and ported cabs

Physical Specs & Build Quality — Made in the USA

At 4.72 kg and 132 mm total mounting depth, the DV-77 is a substantial driver that requires a sturdy cabinet. Eminence assembles each unit in the USA, with a rubberized gasket ring on the basket that suits front-loaded cabs and protects the mounting surface during installation.

• Diameter: 305 mm (12") — standard guitar-cabinet cutout
• Total Depth: 132 mm — verify clearance before installing in shallow combos
• Weight: 4.72 kg — heavier than typical 12" guitar speakers; plan cabinet bracing accordingly
• Cone: UK-made Kurt Mueller — hand-selected for tonal consistency