Celestion Cream 16 Ohms
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A Model Designed for Restoration, Now a Versatile Standard
Originally designed to bring vintage amps back to life, the Cream 16 has established itself as a reference for those seeking the charm of historic speakers with a modern power reserve. In the Alnico magnet series, it is one of the few to reach 90 W, giving it a unique position to equip demanding combos and heads without sacrificing the sought-after warm tone.
For Which Guitarists and Uses?
The Cream 16 is aimed at stage and studio guitarists who want a responsive, singing, and dynamic 12-inch speaker. Blues, rock, pop, country: it enhances thick clean tones, creamy crunches, and singing overdrives. It is also an excellent option if the original speaker sounds too bright, dry, or harsh to you.
What Makes the Difference
Its Alnico magnet provides a smooth and harmonious response, with musical compression that rounds off transients without muffling the attack. The result: a palpable grain, textured mids, and highs that remain silky even at high volume.
The 90 W power opens the door to modern amps and stage volumes, while the 16 ohms impedance facilitates integration into many wiring schemes. The steel frame and 1.75-inch voice coil ensure reliability and stability, gig after gig.
Technical specifications
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 16 Ω | Chassis | steel |
| Speaker diameter | 12" | Coil diameter | 1.75 " |
| Frequency response | 75 Hz - 5 kHz | Depth | 165 mm |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | Power output | 90 W |
| Category | guitar amp speaker | Weight | 4.2 kg |
| Magnet | Alnico | ||
| Voice coil diameter | 1.75 inches | Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Power | 90 W | Frame | steel |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Celestion Cream 16 Ohms suitable for a high-power amplifier?
With a rated power of 90 W, this speaker can equip demanding combo amps and amp heads. Its 1.75-inch voice coil contributes to its stability at high volumes.
Which impedance to choose for a Cream 16 Ohms?
This version has an impedance of 16 Ω. The speaker's impedance must match the wiring configuration and the output intended by the amplifier.
What tone does the Cream's Alnico magnet provide?
The Alnico magnet offers a smooth response, with musical compression that softens transients. The mids remain textured and the highs retain a silky character at high volume.
Is this 12-inch speaker suitable for blues and rock?
Its 12-inch diameter and 100 dB sensitivity suit thick clean tones, creamy crunch, and singing overdrives. Blues, rock, pop, and country styles are among its recommended uses.
What is the frequency response of this guitar speaker?
The frequency response ranges from 75 Hz to 5 kHz.



