05/11/25 - Reality 112FR - UK

Hi Alex,

Thoroughly enjoying the Reality!

I am now considering a Reformer with a guitar driver for two jobs: to act as a second cab powered by the Activier (with signal routing so the IR/Cab sim is bypassed for the second input etc), and as a main speaker for a 100w guitar amp. I am thinking of the Celestion Redback, because of the power handling and because I prefer a darker sound. 

My existing cab, Orange 1x12 with V30 has some harsh high mid frequencies (I think) that I just can't dial out and have the tone that I like. I have watched your YT vids on the Redback, and I do like the sound.

Main types of tones are clean/teensiest edge of breakup to higher gain rock.

Just wanted to check if you think the Reformer with Redback suits the bill? Can you build this as an 8 ohm driver as well?

Thanks!

Jules

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Hi Jules,

Glad you're enjoying the Reality!

This sounds like a great plan!

We're big fans of the Redback - I think it's one of those drivers that sounds MILES better in an AVD cab because the big voice coil and stiffer cone (for the high power handling) give it narrower dispersion in a normal cab. The AVD fixes that and lets it really sing in the mids.

Best regards,

Alex