Ashdown Cabinet SX 4X12" Celestion Seventy 80 Closed Back Straight
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
A distinctive sign of Ashdown, the SX series pays tribute to its British roots: "Essex" abbreviated as "SX". It condenses the brand's DNA - robustness and English voicing - into a versatile guitar cabinet designed to accompany both vintage and modern heads without unnecessary complexity.
Who This Amp Is For
Designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this 4x12 excels in rehearsal and on large stages, where its volume reserve and directivity make a difference. It suits styles with pronounced mids - rock, britpop, hard rock, punk, and classic metal - while remaining credible in the studio for building homogeneous guitar walls with one or multiple microphones.
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar cabinet | Attenuator | No |
| Input | jack | Speaker diameter | 12" |
| Output | Jack | Number of speakers | 4 |
| External cabinet output | Yes | Speaker model | Celestion-Seventy 80 |
| Effects loop | No | Color | Black |
| Cabinet | Straight | Power output | 320 W |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 16 Ω | Weight | 32.5 kg |
| Speaker | Close | Dimensions (mm) | 650 x 670 x 340 |
Questions frequently asked
Which amp head is compatible with this Ashdown SX 4x12 cabinet?
The 16 Ω impedance allows direct connection to a guitar amp head with a 16 Ω speaker output. The cabinet's power handling is 320 W.
What sound do the Celestion Seventy 80 speakers provide in a closed 4x12?
The four Celestion Seventy 80 speakers deliver present mids, clear highs, and precise attack. The closed cabinet keeps the bass tight, particularly suitable for palm-muted distortion.
Can a second cabinet be connected to this Ashdown 4x12?
A parallel jack socket serves as an external speaker output and allows daisy-chaining a second speaker. The resulting impedance must remain compatible with the amp head's output. The cabinet's connector is a 6.35 mm jack.
Is this straight cabinet suitable for stage use?
With its 4 x 12-inch configuration and 320 W power handling, this model is designed for rehearsal and large stages. Its straight format favors forward projection.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Ashdown SX 4x12?
The cabinet measures 650 x 670 x 340 mm and weighs 32.5 kg.
