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Old 01-24-2013, 01:16 PM
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Anyone running a GK MB800 @ 4omhs all time ?

As indicated above....any input ?
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:36 PM
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All the time? No. A lot of the time? Yes.

What are you worried about?
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:46 PM
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Not gonna hurt it. You'll just get the full stated wattage out of it.
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Old 01-24-2013, 01:54 PM
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Just beware.....the MB800 will output over 1000 watts on sustained burst at 4 ohms. Make sure if you find yourself playing really loud that your cabs can handle it!
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:01 PM
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Just beware.....the MB800 will output over 1000 watts on sustained burst at 4 ohms. Make sure if you find yourself playing really loud that your cabs can handle it!
True, true. With great power comes great responsibility.
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:29 PM
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Im just curious plus reliability issues....

I was buying an MB500 ( which i think is enough power ) and end up buying an MB800 for a steal price..

The 4ohm set up is an option that I have but on the safe side 500 watts at Church is good enough
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:35 PM
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Im just curious plus reliability issues....

I was buying an MB500 ( which i think is enough power ) and end up buying an MB800 for a steal price..

The 4ohm set up is an option that I have but on the safe side 500 watts at Church is good enough
Zero issue. I've been running a variety of SMPS amps rated safely for 4ohm operation HARD at 4ohms for years and years.
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Old 01-24-2013, 02:53 PM
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By the way.....Im using 2 Neo Cabs rated at 400 watts @ 8ohms

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Old 01-24-2013, 06:09 PM
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Im just curious plus reliability issues....

I was buying an MB500 ( which i think is enough power ) and end up buying an MB800 for a steal price..

The 4ohm set up is an option that I have but on the safe side 500 watts at Church is good enough
Reliable? How about friggn Bulletproof, I prefer the dynamics at 4ohms.
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