Marshall Models 2029 & 2027 – Horn-Loaded P.A. Speaker Cabinets
The Marshall Models 2029 and 2027 were the high-frequency horn-loaded speaker cabinets that completed the Marshall Professional P.A. system. Designed for use with the 2030 Mixer and 2031 Slave Amps, these cabinets offered studio-grade clarity, high SPL projection, and unmatched tonal articulation on stage—pushing live sound into a new era.
Model 2029 – 100-Watt Horn-Loaded P.A. Cabinet
The 2029 is a two-way full-range P.A. cabinet, housing:
2 x 15" Heavy-Duty Celestion speakers
1 Twin-Drive High-Frequency Horn
This cabinet was rated at 100 watts of output power and designed for broad-spectrum live sound, delivering deep bass from the twin 15" speakers and sparkling treble clarity from its powerful HF horn. It was engineered to reproduce vocals and instruments with definition and power, making it ideal for outdoor shows, large venues, or side-fill use.
Dimensions:
Height: 42 inches (106.68 cm)
Width: 22 inches (55.88 cm)
Depth: 18 inches (45.72 cm)
Model 2027 – 60-Watt Horn-Loaded P.A. Cabinet
The 2027 is the more compact version of the 2029, featuring:
2 x 12" Celestion speakers
1 Single-Drive High-Frequency Horn
Rated for 60 watts, the 2027 retained the same horn-loaded clarity in a smaller, more portable footprint. Its reduced size made it an excellent choice for monitoring, smaller rooms, or modular setups where pinpoint projection was essential without overloading the space.
Dimensions:
Height: 36 inches (91.44 cm)
Width: 22 inches (55.88 cm)
Depth: 15 inches (38.1 cm)
Cabinet Design and High-Frequency Projection
Both cabinets featured front-mounted die-cast HF horns, which protruded approximately 3 inches from the front panel—an intentional design to enhance directivity and dispersion. These horns captured the upper harmonic detail of vocals and cymbals, while the large-format woofers handled everything else with punch and warmth.
Their wide frequency response and balanced power handling made them ideal partners to the 2030/2031 Professional P.A. system, delivering clarity that rivaled studio monitors—on the road.
Build and Durability
True to Marshall standards, both cabinets were built with:
Seasoned wood construction
Black vinyl covering
Heavy-duty recessed handles
Protective grilles and rugged stacking feet
Each unit was built for high-volume performance and frequent transport, with the elegance and brute force that defined early 1970s Marshall engineering.
Collector Appeal
Original 2029 and 2027 cabinets are exceedingly rare today, especially with original horns and speakers intact. Their specialized use and relatively limited production have made them highly sought-after by collectors, studios, and vintage live sound restorationists. They represent Marshall's most ambitious leap into high-fidelity, high-power public address systems.
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