Eminence Karnivore vs V30, Greenback G12M & DV77 | Studio Test + Free IR

Today I’m comparing some of my favourite guitar speakers with the brand new Eminence Karnivore. I’ve heard the hype - “a blend of V30 and DV77 without harsh top end or boxy mids.” So I decided to find out for myself if this thing really lives up to its reputation.

I’ll walk you through my test setup, share the raw tones, and give my honest impressions at the end of the video.
No polished post-EQ.

My Conclusion:
The Karnivore comes impressively close to the balance I usually get from my V30 and DV77 combo.
No shrill highs, no boxy mids - and very little post-processing needed.
Still, I’d pair it with a DV77 or a Greenback for a broader sound.

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Gear used in this video:
Solar GC1.6FAB – FLAME SOLAR AMBER BURST
EMG JH Active Set
PRS MT 15
Palmer Trave
Audient ID44
ENGL E412 PRO G12M
Eminence Karnivore 8 Ohm (2025, USA)
Eminence DV-77 (2023, USA)
Celestion G12 M (Greenback, 2005, UK)
Celestion G12 (V30, 2005, China)
Shure SM57
Sennheiser e906
Vic Firth SIH2

Disclaimer: I do not get any sponsoring from any of the brands and manufacturers mentioned in this video.

Riff(s) written by Michael Feulner

Timecodes:
00:00 Installation & Setup of the Karnivore
00:52 Breaking in the speaker sound comparison
01:27 Switching between the speakers (Riff 1 in Mix)
02:02 Switching between the speakers (Riff 1 - Solo)
02:27 Switching between the speakers (Riff 2 in Mix)
03:20 Switching between the speakers (Riff 2 - Solo)
04:10 Tasty speaker combinations (Riff 1 in Mix)
04:56 Tasty speaker combinations (Riff 1 - Solo)
05:42 Tasty speaker combinations (Riff 2 in Mix)
06:59 Tasty speaker combinations (Riff 2 - Solo)
08:16 Conclusion
10:47 Outro