Celestion Hempback vs G12K-100

Nicely balanced speaker IMO. Sometimes the G12K can be a bit too scooped unless you have a Greenback or Vintage 30 to blend with, but on its own the Hempback sounds pretty nice. Similarly large dustcap to the G12K but perhaps more suited to stoner / doom whereas the G12K is better for thrash / TD etc.
Always important to note that with comparisons like this, you will often naturally prefer the 'first' speaker you hear, and the 2nd one can sound a bit 'phasey' until your ears adjust. To counteract this I recommend using the timestamps below to jump back and forth a bit more than usual.
0:00 talk
0:31 G12K-100 big chords (for context; similar to the well-known T75 but more bass)
0:35 Hempback big chords
0:39 G12K riffage
0:46 Hempback riffage
0:54 G12K stoner fuzz
1:20 Hempback stoner fuzz
1:37 Hempback IR (SM57 / MD421 blend - download here: tinyurl.com/Hempback)

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

Both very good speakers for metal... Thanks for the IR

[@Jediroller]

Thanks for the IR's, will get them a try

[@SamSterling]

I like how the hempback sounds for heavier tones definitely, but I think it'd sound really good layered in a mix with tracks recorded through vintage 30s

[@PedalScience]

Yes I agree, it shines with blending

[@ColeDrankWilly]

The hempback is def a stoner rock speaker ironically