optimal speaker upgrade for Peavey Classic 20

I have been debating on something very similar to a celestion g10 vintage or something in your line of products.  I hear that the G10c is identical in specs and in similar performance.  Can somebody help me decide?  any links to an audio clip on a side by side comparison of the two would really help me out.  Mind ya... i play a bit of rock and moslty like the blues.  I play an SG, Jazzmaster and Strat.  

Gosh ... I have done several head-to heads with the G10C & the Celestion G10vintage ... and they are not at all the same.

The G10 is more efficient (louder) and has a LOT more bottom end, it also has more clean headroom.

The Peavey Classic 20 is a 15 watt tube amp (EL84 power, 12AX7 pre) with a single 10" speaker (16 ohm load). I own this amp and other small low wattage combos like this. I understand single 10" combos are not the best configuration, however, I would love to know what speaker options you guys would recommend. Ideally, I would like to get more clean headroom out of these little amps. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Hi Jess … that’s an EASY one! The G10C. You won’t simply be pleased, you will be flat-out blown away! I could go on forever, but trust me on this one :slight_smile:
You won’t be disappointed.

Thanks for the quick reply, Vaughn. I appreciate the feedback.

I’ve been looking to pull the trigger on the Veteran 10", which is rated for 20w. Why would I need the 75w for this 15w amp? I understand higher wattage speakers than amp output is a ‘thing’ - I have an EV 200w Black Shadow in my MKIV afterall - but wonder what makes this the better recommendation? The sound samples for the Veteran are actually exceptional, especially the clean sound for such a low wattage speaker. Thanks!

I’ve been looking to pull the trigger on the Veteran 10", which is rated for 20w. Why would I need the 75w for this 15w amp? I understand higher wattage speakers than amp output is a ‘thing’ - I have an EV 200w Black Shadow in my MKIV afterall - but wonder what makes this the better recommendation? The sound samples for the Veteran are actually exceptional, especially the clean sound for such a low wattage speaker. Thanks!

“Baz” cuz it sounds better :slight_smile: