Celestion Seventy 80 8Ohms
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- 12 inches / 80 W with precise output: controlled lows, punchy mid-highs, and slightly emphasized highs for greater clarity.
- Voicing inspired by the 1970s Celestion ceramic models, featuring the rock character that made the brand famous.
- Extended response 80 Hz - 5 kHz and 98 dB sensitivity for excellent efficiency, even at moderate volume.
- Ideal as a replacement or upgrade, solo, in pairs, or in 4x12 cabinets, offering a very convincing performance/price ratio.
Manufacturer Information
Celestion
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An Heir to the Celestion Signature
Celestion is one of the historic references for guitar cabinets and combos. The Seventy 80 continues this legacy with a sonic aesthetic directly linked to the ceramic models of the 1970s: a clean low end, clear attacks, and projection that naturally cuts through the mix.
For Which Guitarists and Amps?
Designed for 12-inch guitar combos and cabinets, the Seventy 80 suits rock, pop, blues, or hard rock styles. Its 80 W power handling and 8-ohm impedance make it a reliable choice to replace a worn speaker, balance a 2x12, or energize a 4x12 while maintaining an immediately familiar Celestion signature.
What Makes the Difference
Its tonal balance favors definition without harshness: the lows remain tight, the mid-highs provide presence and bite, and the slight extension of the highs adds clarity to both arpeggios and overdriven tones. The steel frame and ceramic magnet ensure reliability and consistency, while the 98 dB sensitivity guarantees great efficiency with most guitar amplifiers.
Technical specifications
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω | Magnet | Ceramic |
| Speaker diameter | 12" | Chassis | steel |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | Coil diameter | 1.75 " |
| Frequency response - start | 80 Hz | Depth | 119 mm |
| Frequency response - end | 5 kHz | Power output | 80 W |
| Category | guitar amp speaker | Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Type | guitar amplifier speaker | Frequency response | 80 Hz - 5 kHz |
| Diameter | 12 | Frame | steel |
| Power handling | 80 W | Voice coil diameter | 1.75 |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Celestion Seventy 80 8 ohms compatible with a guitar combo?
This model is designed for guitar combos and cabinets that accept a 12-inch 8 ohm speaker. The amplifier or cabinet impedance must match 8 Ω.
What power rating does this Celestion speaker support?
The power handling is 80 W. This value allows its use in 1x12, 2x12, or 4x12 configurations, depending on the wiring and overall cabinet impedance.
What sound does the Seventy 80 offer?
The specified frequency response of 80 Hz to 5 kHz emphasizes tight lows and present upper-mids. A slight extension into the high frequencies brings clarity to arpeggios and distorted tones.
For which music styles is this 12-inch speaker suitable?
Its tonal balance fits rock, pop, blues, and hard rock genres. Its 98 dB sensitivity promotes efficient projection in the mix.
What type of magnet does the Seventy 80 use?
A ceramic magnet is paired with a steel chassis. The voice coil diameter is 1.75 inches, and the speaker weighs 3.1 kg.



