What did you think of the DV-77? I think it's rad. I made a bunch of IRs of it and the V30 available via my brand new Patreon: www.patreon.com/TOJB

Great video and demonstration!!! When I designed the speaker with Mick, we really wanted to capture some of the magic of the older Celestion speakers, while delivering a unique sound all its own. It was never meant to be a direct competitor to the V30, but I see why people group them together. Maybe I can send something new we are developing to you in the future 👍🏼

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Thank you very much! I think you did a great job and I'd be delighted to try anything you develope!

@6oundStudio

13 күн бұрын

hey man! is the DV77 the speaker that is used in your plugin as well?

@OMEGAAMPWORKS

13 күн бұрын

@@6oundStudio Unfortunately no. The DV final prototyping was completed at a similar time that our Plugin was being completed so we weren't able to add it. The speakers in our plugin are based on the VM12-65 that we had produced, and the MS-60 in the plugin was a prototype that we never released. We will be releasing an IR pack that I highly recommend as we feel that they better represent what our cabs and speakers sound like.

@OMEGAAMPWORKS

13 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne Great! Let's talk soon and we can start getting the logistics sorted when the time comes.

@justsomerandomguyman

13 күн бұрын

@OMEGAAMPWORKS Will the VM12-65 be available again any time soon?

Ive only ever used v30s for the last few years but im blown away by the dv 77 and hearing them blended together was perfection to my ears, i know mick used to use the g12k100 and jim uses v30 and together they sound amazing, but they knocked it out the park with this signature speaker.

I gotta say that entire rig looks sick. The lichtlaerm, the marshall, and the mayones.

DV-77 sounds so tight and articulated.

@NoelFernandes

12 күн бұрын

I think the opposite, a tremendous lack of thightness and transient response. Sounds too soft, too compressed. The high end too "harsh". It reminds me a little bit the old greenbacks at the breakup, but, messy. just like any eminence speaker. I say that eminence speakers sounds great in the bedroom at low volume, but in the real world of stage and studio, it doesn't do the job at all. There's always something bothering me.

Great video as usual dude!

Great speaker - I know I'm biased but I loved the blend of DV77 and the LCFR here! The rolled off presence of the DV77 really profits from the grind that the LCFR brings to to the table! Now I need to get some DV's to blend them. Thanks for making me spend money

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

I know, right? I was going to go for a V30/LCFR blend in my 1960TV but I guess I need to find another DV-77 now too. Screwed myself aswell

Heck yeah! I was so excited to see this thumbnail when I opened KZread! I appreciate you and all the time and effort you put into these videos. Thank you so much!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

8 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

I fell in love with the panned left dv-77 right v30 sound, thank you so much for sharing the IRs

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy them

Great demo! On its own the DV-77 probably isn't my speaker, but the DV-77 + LCFR mix sounded great! Cheers!

The DV-77 is really cool. Love the sounds of it on its own over the other speakers, but when you mixed it with the LCFR that was a jewel

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

3 күн бұрын

Yeah! I'm very tempted to put two DV77s and 2 LCFR-150 in my 1960TV cab

Great demo! dv77 +lcfr150 sound amazing)

I liked it. To my ears ir's very "dry" and precise, sounds like the speaker they used to make for VHT. Congrats on the channel, cheers!

@jconner3891

12 күн бұрын

💯

It all sounds like SM57 I've watched a few of these now and my takeaway is that Eminence tend to be a more fizzy and compressed while the V30 is very dynamic and mid forward with a rolled off top end. So the two blend really well together.

That DV sounds nice! I definitely still prefer that old-school V30 overall, especially on single notes.

Recently i built my own Cab, 2x12 loaded with a DV-77 and a Demon. And The Combo is killer. Sometimes im a little bit annoyed of the slightly high fizz of the demon, but overall great sound.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

3 күн бұрын

Yes. All of that checks out

When I bought my Marshall 2x12 used I was pleased when I found it was loaded with a DV-77 and a V-30 G12. I feel they complement each other very well. I played the Same cab with 2 V-30s and it sounded a bit thin to my ears which illustrated how present the DV-77 was in mine. Once again great video!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

9 күн бұрын

Congrats on your lucky find

Another flawless video. I think the DV77 is a fantastic speaker but I still prefer a V30/Demon blend

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Thanks, my friend!

The King of speakers has returned to bless us with yet another cool video! Both speakers sound great and will deliver. But damn, i cannot get enough of the V30. I just love that speaker.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Hahaha! Thanks, man! Yeah, I'll never fall out of love with the V30 either

My favorite speaker for chuggy thrash is the DV-77 8ohm. I also have the 16ohm variant paired with a CV-75 in a 2x12--it's other worldly. Nice Prometheus btw.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Definitely a modern classic! I prefer the DV-77 9/10 times when compared to my Mesa V30 speakers.

Thanx for the ir! I'll check in soon 🎉!

If I’m ever interested in something man, you’re the guy I want to find info out from. Channel so good

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Man, thank you so much! Really makes me feel appreciated

This is why these speakers are popular when paired together. Great video!

Great video and thanks for the IR´s! Appreciate it!

Another fantastic video, man! I will also love to see in the future the WGS Reaper on your channel . :D

Damn dude, good stuff. Thanks for the IRs, they're awesome! Nice full midrange chunk

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Thanks, Eddie!

Great video!! I prefer the other three speakers over the DV-77 in your demo. You just saved me a heap of money! Thanks for the great content

Keep up the great work, man! Always appreciate the videos and always laugh at the channel name.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Making you laugh is half the battle

Awesome demo man! I need one as well to try out! 🔥

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

You can borrow mine!

Sick video as always! Also JB's IRs are really amazing lol. Pretty much what you hear in the video is what you get on the IRs!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Thanks, Lucas!

As a 80's Fane Classic 50 guy I'd love one for one of my tube amp repair test cabinets.

I pair the DV-77 with a hempdog, I was so close to selling the hempdog, but that would take a few paragraphs on what I'd done wrong and why the combination sounded bad. Ive never liked the hiss of the V30 on its own, but pairing in with the DV really balances out the weaknesses. You're makimg me want to shoot out the Hempdog with an LCFR for a first video. Great video as always, mate!. I'll look into your patreon!.

Was not disappointed, solid vid as usual. Like I mentioned in the group, love my pairing of the DV-77 and CV-75 in my KSR cab. Will say, from a production standpoint, I will cycle between a V30/G12H for stuff that is primarily on 6 strings, but for my stuff, which is all ERG related, that aforementioned combo has been my goto. Appreciate the free IR’s and it’s rad seeing your channel blossom into what it is. Keep it up, and thanks! :)

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

11 күн бұрын

Thanks, man! I appreciate the comment. I can't wait to try the CV-75! It does feel like the channel is blossoming a bit recently which is nice

Paired the DV-77 with a Celestion Neo Creamback. Nice, smooth AND aggressive.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

It's been a while since I had some Neo Creambacks. You reckon I should get one again?

@voodoogcarlos4393

12 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne My guy, The only videos I could not find are with the DV-77 and Neo Creamback. I watched comparison after comparison. I didn't want 2 of the same speakers in my cab. I wanted salt/pepper on one sugar/spice with the other. I loved how the DV-77 sounds and loved the gritty/creamy nature of the Neo Creamback. Sweating, I pulled the trigger buying both with discounts, one from MF and one from Sweetwater. I was very happy with my purchase. My rig is indeed mine, lol. Get the Creambacks and compare each with the DV-77, get some views. You're welcome.

ive just recently build a 2x12" with an DV77 and an Hesu Demon. great little box that is! when i can get an Lcrf 150 ill try that out too! =)

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Sounds awesome! I liked that combo a lot. Do check out the LCFR-150 too! It's awesome!

Compared to V30 the DV77 definitely sounds tighter and it seems it also has a faster low end and mid-range response. There's a certain glassiness to its mid-range.

These are like the 4 best metal guitar speakers.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

I've thought about this and I concur

Fantastic video, that DV-77 sounds excellent 🔥

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

The Eminence CV-75 might be interesting to try out. It sounds better than the governor to me

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

5 күн бұрын

Already have one and hope to test it soon

Nice video as ussual. Good job man. Regarding Demon, what I noticed this speaker is more for 7string guitar, low tuning and specialy for very dark amps. You shoild try Victory Kraken (great with this amp) or PRS MT also very nice. I also noticet that Demon doesn't like EL34 somehow. No idea why. Anyway , dv77 is a great speaker for me too .

Best speaker videos on KZread! I wish you had done a comparison with the LCFR on the cap edge vs the DV-77. In your LCFR video that was my favorite mic position!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate it! Yeah, I would not have minded that myself. At the same time, these videos always end up longer than planned and I am running out of riffs 😅

@booganaga123

12 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne haha yeah you put a lot of work into these! Thanks again 🙂

DV77 has become my preferred speaker to listen to. It mixes well almost anything. I have one matched up with a Redback in a 212 cab and the blend of the two puts my 412 Mesa cab to shame in a lot of ways. V30s are cool, but they are so ubiquitous. They also seem to have a stifled top end that either lacks fidelity, or can be too harsh/fizzy… but I don’t need to tell you about the V30 😂!

The DV-77 isn't bad, although I've only played IR versions of them and not through the physical speaker inside a cab. I never truly gelled with it in the past, but I totally get why other people really like them. That demon speaker though, that is more my speed! Thanks for the speaker comparisons John, looking forward to the Fane F70 review. They get a lot of attention, but I haven't heard too many examples of that speaker being played.

I paired a DV-77 with a Fryette P50E and I've been very happy with the results. I'm trying to find something a bit more unique than the traditional V30 sound, and I dig the results. Cheers from the High Desert!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

I really wished they made an 8 Ohm P50E. Just got a 16 Ohm one recently and dig it!

That DV77 has some really nice mids. It sounds a lot closer to the noises I’m hearing in my head 😅I might have to make some irresponsible choices after this and somehow enough to end up with a Prometheus as well.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

I approve of you lack of responsibility

Great great great video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Exactly what I asked for !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

It sounds better for me when is mixed with another one, like more direct 🤔 Is it like more aggresive with the Demon and more balanced with the Lcfr? Great vid as always John 🤘🤘

It sounds great for me when is combined, it feels like more direct to my ears 🤔maybe with the hesu is more aggresive and with the Lcfr more balanced? Great vid as always John 🤘🤘

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent comparison, very well done. DV77 sounds great here, reminds me of a K100 in a good way. V30 is also very nice here, is it a recent one? The DV77/V30-blend is my favorite. The other two speakers are way to high end focused for my taste. Nice to hear some new riffs! Well done, John.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Thanks, man! The V30 in this is actually from the year 2000

Super Sound and super Video 🤩🍀👌

I like the DV 77 better, cause it has the high middle that I like. But I think it would pair better with a m160 to smooth out the highs

I have a dv77and v30 mixed and sound pretty good. I like the 75 Creamback better I believe. Maybe. Great video.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Oh fantastic and perfect timing! I have a KSR oversized 2x12 with DV-77's on order. Question, John: do you think I should get the LCFR's for a 3rd cab option along with my v30 and dv77? Another option was going with the g12h-creamback 75's and alnico cream 2x12.

@moonelfcosmo

13 күн бұрын

DV-77 and G12H Creambacks sound excellent together 🤘🏽

@RequiemDead

13 күн бұрын

@@moonelfcosmo I love blending the ir's in two-notes WOS. Love the tones I get from that.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

I'd definitely get an LCFR-150 too

@RequiemDead

13 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne I wonder what a 2x12 with LCFR and a g12h-creamback 75 would sound like?! Best of both worlds?

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

​@@RequiemDeadI may try that

i love them !

Ive always felt like the DV77 was missing some of the upper aggression of the V30 in a mix, but they blend great together. The DV almost feels like if you pitched the V30 curve down, or like a bigger, deeper V30.

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Great way of putting it!

Which speaker combo was your favourite in the room? I am building a 2x12 cab now and you have me interested. I don't record so how it sounds in the room is all that matters to me. Thanks John. I love your videos

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Hard to say as I liked all and there was some time in between changing the speakers but I think the DV-77/LCFR-150 was my favourite. That's when I felt most comfortable and played the best

@jesselambert7233

13 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne thanks again. I have my heart set on the Demon. Just haven't picked which speaker to pair with it.

Dv77 sounds waaaay better than the v30. Alot smoother and balanced as opposed to the spikey top end of the v30

Wow. This is the first speaker you’ve AB’d against the V30 where it actually holds up and sounds BETTER imo. For simplicity sake, the V30 just sounds so much older than the DV77. It sounds flabby and harsh while the DV77 almost sounds mix ready on its own for the genre. Really sick.

Actually really like the DV-77 a lot here. Has a nice midrange to it. Could maybe use just a tiny bit more bite in the highs, but sounds good as is. Is it 16 ohms or 8 ohms here?

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

All speakers in this video are rated at 8 Ohms

@justsomerandomguyman

13 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne Nice, so maybe we could get just a tiny bit more brightness out of it with the 16 ohm. I think I might order a pair and throw them in a 2x12 and experiment...

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

@@justsomerandomguyman I'd say that's a reasonable assumption. I'd love to hear back from you how your experiment went

I’d love to know what you think of the Vtype speaker

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

I will get to that at some point. I have one stored away

can you make a video dv 77 vs wgs retro 30

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Maybe sometime down the line. At the moment I have a lot of video ideas on my list, I'd like to do before

Did you see Sneap was saying he is quite happy with the new V30's coming out of celestion these days

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Did he say that on Tone Talk? Have not watched it yet!

@thehoppo

13 күн бұрын

@@TheOtherJohnBrowne yes mate, it's a pretty good wtach

the dv 77 has more lower mids but full midrange grunt

Uhhhhh , Instant liiiiiiike Button😮❤

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

My guy ❤️

Which speaker is best? Yes

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

Agree

Which speaker did you dial the tone in with?

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

12 күн бұрын

I dialed it with the room sound and made sligth adjustments here and there

a real upgrade would be Electrovoice (EV, EVM) ,Altec, JBL, Fane

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

8 күн бұрын

Any particular model you think I should be looking into?

I think comparing the DV77's sweet spot to the V30's IS the apple to apple's comparison. Funny that they landed in the same spot... But even when they don't, that's why you have the best comparison videos on KZread!

@TheOtherJohnBrowne

13 күн бұрын

Cheers, mate! Really appreciate the comment!

I wonder how boring a flat response (NOT full range) speaker would sound compared to these... They each have such pronounced resonances. I wonder if a non-low-passed "flat" 12in woofer even exists.

@rossbalch

12 күн бұрын

Use any "cab sim" circuit on a pedal from the 2000s that basically what they were doing.

@sparella

12 күн бұрын

@@rossbalch Oh, like a "cab sim" EQ curve. Yeah, that could be a control for IR comparisons.