Carvin 810 vs. Gallien Krueger 810

biggredd · #1 10-13-2011, 11:08 PM

I currently use a Carvin RL810 (ported) cabinet that has monstrous low end. It is about ten years old and I am thinking about purchasing a Gallien Krueger neo 810 (1600 watts RMS) but I can't find any reviews on it. From my understanding, the GK neo 810 is a sealed cabinet, not ported. I play a 5 string tuned down (G,C,G,C,F) and I'm wondering if I'll be sacrificing the bottom end with a sealed cab. If anyone has the GK let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

RNV · #2 10-14-2011, 04:29 AM

Yes you will be sacrificing low end with a sealed cab, but then again the human can't hear the fundamental low G, so why worry if a cab can (none will) produce tone to your tuning.

dukeisdog · #3 10-14-2011, 05:27 AM

How does the GK neo 810 compare to an Ampeg 810e tone wise? I'd love to try one out, but nobody stocks them out here.

username1 · #4 10-14-2011, 07:18 AM

I had the non neo version of that cab. It was a good sounding cab. It is slightly larger and deeper than an 810 ampeg which gives it a bit better low end. It also extends the high frequency because of the tweeter. It still has that great sealed sound like an ampeg.

Bengals · #5 10-14-2011, 07:22 AM

I just picked up a GK 810rbx, not the same as the neo can but they probably share similar designs. If the neo's anything like other GK cabs it will be really punchy and dark-sounding, with plenty of low end.