Bogner 212CH Helios - 120-watt Cabinet Reviews
The Bogner 212CH closed-back extension speaker cabinet gives you the portability of a quality 2 x 12" cab with bass response and punch that rivals that of a larger 4 x 12" model. The 212CH cab's pair of Celestion speakers provide rich, responsive, and clear tone. It's a great cab for guitarists who want big sound without the size or weight, and the perfect match for Bogner's Helios amplifier head. This cab's multiply birch cabinet construction adds to its resonance while making it tough enough for the road. You also get quality Tolex covering and attractive grille cloth material. If you want big sound for your head or combo amp setup from a cab that's easier to transport, check out the Bogner 212CH speaker cab!
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Highest Rated Reviews
Crystal Clear
It's a Home run!
Paired up with my JJ Junior
A winner
I've played about 50 gigs with this cab and it's just a winner for me. I'm a v30/creamback guy for a long time and it's one of the only "off the shelf" cabs that offers that combo from a major name brand. It's tough, the wheels are sturdy, the side handles make loading ergonomic and it sounds great with British or American high gain and clean circuits. No problem hearing myself on stage with the tilted speaker panel. I highly recommend this cab to everyone that needs a bread and butter rocknroll stage cab.
212CH Helios
Completely satisfied with this cabinet. The wheels attach easy, and come off easy. The speaker combination is perfect for my taste. Currently running it through an Engl fireball or a Marshall DSL playing mostly higher gain stuff.
simply amazing
I have this paired with an OR15 head and man o man dose it have that British roar
Bogner 212
Simply the biggest sounding cab on the market. I have returned to these cabs, after several years of using different sizes and brands. The Helios is especially impressive, the cream back and v30 pair extremely well. The punch and clarity is unreal. Mega metal, to country or jazz, it handles it perfectly. This cab sounds more clear, and just as full as any of my 412 cabs. Just pull the trigger, get rid of the bigger/bulkier 412s. You'll thank me(as well as your back). Big shout out to Ben Elder, sales rep. Best customer service in the biz.
a beast
I have had this cab for a bit now and i have it paired with a Mesa Badlander 100 head and this thing is amazing.The crunch and distortion channels roar through this cab but you can get such a nice warm fat clean that sings.I would recommend this cab to anyone looking to get one.
Excellent cabinet
The helios 212 is without a doubt the best 212 that I have ever played through.
It is heavy but the tone it produces is worth every pound.
Real Deal
Reinhold Bogner is the reason I get no sleep anymore.It's all your fault Mr Bogner.You'll be the happiest insomniac alive if you buy this cab but your wife will probably divorce you. :) Bought two and would trade any wife for two more. :) Kidding of course.Pro grade, pro sound and thats exactly what you get for your money. If you skimp anywhere in your setup, for God's sake do not skimp on what actually puts your sound to peoples ears. I run these in a two amp rig and it sounds more like 8 12 inch speakers that are doing the projecting. No regrets. put the crowbar in your wallet and go for these near Perfect Cabs
Bogner Helios Top Shelf All The Way!
This is the best 2 12 bottom I have ever heard. It is very well constructed of the finest materials and sounds very 3D in quality. When I got it, it was missing the rear data plate that was to be held on by 4 screws. It seemed it was never put on at the factory because there were no screw holes drilled in the back to hold it on. I called Bogner and they said a few left the factory that way because they had ran out. I proved I had bought the amp from Sweetwater and they actually sent me a new data plate to install on the back. Every thing went so smooth and there were no issues. The people at Bogner were so nice, just like the people at Sweetwater. I am very happy!
Wow
Just wanted to let people know this is just an awesome cabinet. I just got rid of a Marshall 4 x 12 and this sounds so much better. Clean, crisp, and open. No muddiness, just clear and loud. It is very heavy though, built like a tank, but it does come with casters and they easily just pop on and off with a spring loaded clip. I play primarily rock and hard rock, but I would bet this thing can do it all, it really sings.
Awesome Cabinet
I purchased this cabinet for my Bogner head & I can honestly tell you that this cab really sounds like a 4×12. The Helios cab is a oversized 2x12 & roars like a big 4x12 cab. The reason I bought this cab is because I wanted the V30 for the mids & the cream back for highs & lows. It fits the bill perfectly! The bottom end on this cabinet will blow you away yet it retains it's definition & crispness. The high end is harmonically & 3 diminsionally awesome. I love this cab & she's a keeper.
On another note I cannot thank my sales engineer Mark Chapman & Sweetwater enough for their outstanding service and fantastic prices! Folks it simply does not get any better than Sweetwater! The treatment that Mark Chapman & Sweetwater showed me has guaranteed me as a customer for life!
