Which cab to choose for Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 or GK1001RB-II respectively?

[anarchipur]

Hi

After a long time spent in researching online which amp to buy I still think between GALLIEN KRUEGER 1001RB-II and Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0.

Till now according to the internet reviews Genz Benz is more reliable and with a richer sound (and GK is the more popular amp).

I will test both in a shop but because they don't have the cabs I have to tell them which one or two cabs they should order for the test.

for GK I consider the alternatives:
- GK NEO410/4
- GK Neo 212-II
- AMPEG B-410HLF Bass Box

for Genz Benz:
- GB 410T-XB3 (4 ohm, 4x10")
- GB 210T-XB3 (8 ohm, 2x10" speakers)

Which combination would you recommend?
Should the cab be from the same company as the amp for an optimal sound?
Are there better choices?

Many thanks in advance!
anarchipur

[Shakin-Slim]

I would say get the Genz Benz with the 8 ohm and possibly add to it later on? I don't know what kind of playing you'll be doing but I doubt you'll need much more than the 2x10. I say Genz Benz cause I'm a fan and also in the process of getting the 6.0 with a 110 myself. I don't think it's necessary, however, to have the same brand between cab and amp for optimal sound. You could get better out of a better cab. I'm no pro, but there's my 2 cents.

[anarchipur]

Thank you Shakin-Slim,

2x10 looks compact and is easier to transport to gigs. But how should I choose the best cab for an amp?

[anarchipur]

OK let's say I choose the GenzBenz Amp amp, how do I choose a cab to get the maximum out of the amp?
For example I look at two amps and try to compare them.

The one is:
AMPEG B-410HLF with 4x10", 400 Watt @4 Ohm, 55 - 18000 Hz frequency range

the second is:
Gallien Krueger NEO 410/4 with 4x10", 800 Watt@ 4 Ohm, 45 - 19000 Hz

the third is a 2x12":
Gallien Krueger NEO 212-II-8 with 2x12" 600 Watt RMS@8 Ohm, 36Hz-1900 Hz

The AMPEG cab is the most expensive but does it sound better? Does anyone have experience with these cabs?

What I am also asking myself is, which is the difference in the sound between a cab with 2x12 spakers and a cab with 4x10" speakers?

If a take a lower Watt cab, does it mean a more powerful amp could easily damage it if it happens that I turn it a little too loud?

It would be great if someone could help me with these questions.

Thanks guys!!