Many 1x12 cabinets use a thiele-small design or a bass-reflex system to produce more low-end punch than their small size suggests.
The Merlin engine family used by SpaceX (though they do not have a "1x12" designation, they use clusters like the Merlin 1D).
Typically loaded with a high-performance 12-inch speaker, such as a Celestion Vintage 30 or a custom-voiced speaker designed to handle high wattage.
Merlin_1x12 May 2026
Many 1x12 cabinets use a thiele-small design or a bass-reflex system to produce more low-end punch than their small size suggests.
The Merlin engine family used by SpaceX (though they do not have a "1x12" designation, they use clusters like the Merlin 1D).
Typically loaded with a high-performance 12-inch speaker, such as a Celestion Vintage 30 or a custom-voiced speaker designed to handle high wattage.