Eminence Delta Demon...Use one?

jbear · #1 03-16-2011, 09:17 AM

Anyone ever mess around with one of these? Opinions?

clem_gael · #2 03-16-2011, 10:04 AM

Very good speaker for a closed-back cab. I made an extension cabinet for a friend and he put a delta demon in it. Plugged in a Roland cube 60, that speaker gives a very nice creamy/jazzy tone (my friend plays with an Eastman t-146).

jbear · #3 03-16-2011, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the input. I'm seeing that a lot of folks who like the low-mid, EV-type sound like this speaker. I do like that sound...I'll try one.

Greco · #4 11-06-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jbear

Anyone ever mess around with one of these? Opinions?

I'm bringing this thread back to life to see if more people are now using this speaker and asking for their comments.

How similar is the Delta Demon to the L'il Buddy?

Cheers

Dave

jorgemg1984 · #5 11-06-2011, 10:14 AM

The EV sounds is a much sought after sound by many companies... Because its an heavy and expensive speaker (and was not available for several years) many companies tried to release clones... I think none succeed.

I have read several people saying a Jensen Tornado sounds like an EV and it does not. Great speaker but not an EV. I think its the same with the Delta Demon... if you want the EV go for one, best jazz speaker imo.

Greco · #6 11-06-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

....... I think its the same with the Delta Demon... if you want the EV go for one, best jazz speaker imo.

Please help...What is an "EV" ?

Thanks

Dave

bborzell · #7 11-06-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Greco

Please help...What is an "EV" ?

Thanks

Dave

Electro Voice

jorgemg1984 · #8 11-06-2011, 10:40 AM

Sorry! EV = EVM-12L = Electro Voice speaker. I think the Delta Demon tries to be a clone of that speaker...

Greco · #9 11-06-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgemg1984

Sorry! EV = EVM-12L = Electro Voice speaker. I think the Delta Demon tries to be a clone of that speaker...

Thanks for the clarification.

Any comments on comparing the Delta Demon to the L'il Buddy?
(I have a L'il Buddy now).

The graphs on the Eminence website look very similar (in my technically uneducated opinion) when comparing these speakers.

Thanks

Cheers

Dave

bmw2002 · #10 11-06-2011, 04:08 PM

I have a 1x12 cabinet with an older EVM12L speaker, and a 1x10 cabinet with a brand new Delta Demon. To my ears, the EVM offers an extremely clean, accurate rendering of whatever is input into it. I think it's a wonderful speaker, and the fact that it can handle 200 watts is a real plus given the power of most SS jazz amps these days. I find the Delta Demon to be a bit darker, smoother, less sparkle, but also nice for jazz guitar. Just different voices for the instrument. (The EVM12L does weigh a ton, though.)

Greco · #11 11-06-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw2002

I have a 1x12 cabinet with an older EVM12L speaker, and a 1x10 cabinet with a brand new Delta Demon. To my ears, the EVM offers an extremely clean, accurate rendering of whatever is input into it. I think it's a wonderful speaker, and the fact that it can handle 200 watts is a real plus given the power of most SS jazz amps these days. I find the Delta Demon to be a bit darker, smoother, less sparkle, but also nice for jazz guitar. Just different voices for the instrument. (The EVM12L does weigh a ton, though.)

Many thanks for the description/comparison.

Cheers

Dave

jorgemg1984 · #12 11-06-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw2002

I have a 1x12 cabinet with an older EVM12L speaker, and a 1x10 cabinet with a brand new Delta Demon. To my ears, the EVM offers an extremely clean, accurate rendering of whatever is input into it. I think it's a wonderful speaker, and the fact that it can handle 200 watts is a real plus given the power of most SS jazz amps these days. I find the Delta Demon to be a bit darker, smoother, less sparkle, but also nice for jazz guitar. Just different voices for the instrument. (The EVM12L does weigh a ton, though.)

Which head are you using?

bmw2002 · #13 11-06-2011, 05:44 PM

I use each of them with the same head, an older (1998) Evans AE200, rated at 200 watts. Based on its reviews, I actually bought the Delta Demon to moderate the Evans' tendency to be very bright. I've only had it a couple of days, so I'm still evaluating.

whiskey02 · #14 11-07-2011, 06:52 AM

I use a delta demon in both of my Roland cube 30's. FANTASTIC sound, completely transformed the tone. The quality of sound far surpasses the price!