GK 700RB - which cab?

[amiller72392]

What type of cab would you recommend to get the most out of the 700RB? Keeping it clean at the loudest volume possible, should I get a 4ohm cab or get an 8ohm now and another 8ohm later? Would it be loud enough unmic'd with and 8ohm cab? Thanks guys!

[Marton]

Don't if it can help, but I use a Epifani UL-410 with my 700-RB and it sound sweet, and I can't think of a situation where I would need more power.

[ljazz]

If I wanted to keep things clean, then I'd go 2 GK Neo 112's, so that I'd be running at 4ohms.

In my situation, I like to have it a bit grunty and growly, so I tend to use as few cabs as I can, keep the load at 8ohms, and then push the head. Keeping it clean would just be the opposite...... Do what you can to keep some headroom.

[lbwdog]

IMO, a 700RB has plenty of power into any reasonably efficient 8 Ohm cab. I play mine into a Goliath III 4x10 and only add a cab on loud outdoor shows. Even then it's not necessary, but I do it just because i can.

Your sig has a Goldline 4x10 which uses some relatively low power handling drivers, so I'd be hesitant to pump those very hard. If you're looking for a clean but powerful cab, try a fEarful type 15+6. Lowdown Sound will build to order if you're not equipped to DIY. If you like four tens, I highly recommend SWR Goliath or Golight lines. They really compliment a 700RB well.
Avatar users seem to like their 4x10s as well.

[PSPookie]

Depending on your budget I would go with Avatar, Mesa, or Genz Benz.

I like the sound of 12s and that much wattage going into a pair of 12s will give me all the volume I need. As such, I'd pick up a 4 ohm 2x12 from one of the brands I mentioned above.

A 4 ohm 4x10 will tend to go a bit louder than it's 2x12 counterpart so you may want to go that way if you like 10s.

A pair of Bag End 15s would probably rock your world as well.

[lbwdog]

True, there are many quality cabs that will mate well with a 700RB, but there's no good reason to go 4 Ohms ,IMO. An 8 ohm will get as loud as you need and leave the door open for adding a second cab when desired.

[tombowlus]

Now that I am more familiar with the GK bi-amp system, I find myself preferring GK cabs with my GK heads. Although GK heads will certainly work just fine with any other brand out there. I might suggest maybe an 8-ohm Neo212-II now, and then either a second Neo212-II or a Neo410, later. Alternately, if you think that two 12" drivers would be all that you need, a 4-ohm Neo212-II or two Neo112-II's would be fantastic with that head.

Tom.

[T. Alan Smith]

Yeah, GK heads match up well with many cabs. Back in the 90's, my fave setup was a GK head atop an Eden cab loaded w/tens.

[canadian*eh]

Get a 8 Ohm 410 now and if you need more get another 410 latter....I like SWR Cabs...esp. their Goliath 410's...I find them very Clean and Deep...run 2 myself with the 1001rb II and could not be happier!!! Best Of Luck!! Cheers Mate!!~Elliot