Good cab to go with GK 700rb-II?

Dick Tree · #1 11-26-2011, 08:18 PM

What have you guys tried? I don't know much about cabs, and I'm trying to buy this amp and I need a cab to go with it! The only one I've tried it with is the GK NEO 410. I liked it. What other cabs do you recommend?

edit: I'm looking for a 4x10 cab. Or maybe a 2x15

Catbuster · #2 11-26-2011, 10:19 PM

I used the NEO 410 as well. The 410RBH kicks arse as well, I found it overly heavy.

cableguy · #3 11-26-2011, 10:32 PM

I used mine with a fEARful 12/12/6 and it was hella loud! I put a sansamp BDDI in front for a little tube emulation. I also played it through a GB Uber 2x12 and it sounded really great as well.

MysticMichael · #4 11-26-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Tree

edit: I'm looking for a 4x10 cab. Or maybe a 2x15

Any particular reason you're prepared to rule out cabs with a different speaker configuration...without having even heard them?

MM

Dick Tree · #5 11-26-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticMichael

Any particular reason you're prepared to rule out cabs with a different speaker configuration...without having even heard them?

MM

Seems like a rough estimate of how many speakers I need. I have a 15" in speaker in my combo amp now and it's not cutting it.

Seems like 4x10 and 2x15 happen to be the cabs in my price range also. Typically when I try out rigs buddies of mine own, they have a 4x10 cab and that's the size rig I'd like to have for gigging purposes.

Any other recommendations are welcome, however.

MysticMichael · #6 11-27-2011, 12:04 AM

It doesn't really work that way...

There are 2x12 cabs, for example, that will out-perform most 2x15 cabs. Or most 4x10s too, for that matter...

Focus on:

* tone/frequency response
* total power handling ability
* perceived loudness/SPL
* form factor
* size
* weight
* impedance

These seven factors, plus a few others, are considerably more important than the size & number of drivers in the cabinet. (That said, I personally like 2x12s and 1x12s....

)

MM

Dick Tree · #7 11-27-2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticMichael

It doesn't really work that way...

There are 2x12 cabs, for example, that will out-perform most 2x15 cabs. Or most 4x10s too, for that matter...

Focus on:

* tone/frequency response
* total power handling ability
* perceived loudness/SPL
* form factor
* size
* weight
* impedance

These seven factors, plus a few others, are considerably more important than the size & number of drivers in the cabinet. (That said, I personally like 2x12s and 1x12s....

)

MM

Thanks. I was under the impression that more speakers = more volume. Or is this not always the case?

Have you tried the GK amp? Any good cabs of any size that you liked with it? I need to know what to try out!

AdamR · #8 11-27-2011, 07:24 AM

Thats not all ways the case. Its speaker/cabinet efficiency

RickenBoogie · #9 11-27-2011, 07:47 AM

More spkrs = more volume is a generalization. There are many other factors. It's a complicated mess really. But, you're in luck. There's so many good cabs on the market these days. Oh, and +1 to looking at 2x12's. There are some of those that kick butt.

Slowgypsy · #10 11-27-2011, 08:00 AM

I've owned/gigged a RB 700-II and a pair of GK Neo 212's and Neo 112's for several years. I find my 112's to be a really versatile combination. One for the smaller venues, 2 for the larger ones. Very tight sound focused sound.

Where are you playing? Really, what sized venues? Band configuration? Etc....

mouthmw · #11 11-27-2011, 09:31 AM

I'm using GK NEO 412 with it - awesome. I'd probably go 2 x 212 GK NEO if I was you, simply for modulated possibility.
I also used Ampeg 810E prior to my 412 - a different flavor of great with that classic Ampegy blanket and grind, but a little too heavy for my needs now.
I tried it with Ampeg 410HLF - hated it. All low end boomy mud, no mids, lost in mix right away. More of a "feel bass" thing rather than "hear bass" - not my thing at all.

ilovenofrets · #12 11-27-2011, 10:05 AM

Having enough experience w/GK, and being a bit older, ya can't go wrong with a Hartke 410XL. That sound was all the rage back in the day, and IMHO, still sounds great. If ya really want a 4x10, there's my two cents. But listen to the general advice, try out as much as you can. 12's are a great speaker. A 2x12 or a pair of 1x12's could end up working out great. Let your ears be the judge.

mam1862 · #13 11-27-2011, 06:52 PM

When I had the 700rb-II, I used the GK Neo 410 and an Avatar TB153. Both sounded really good. The 700 is a great amp that IMO will sound good with a variety of cabs.

slap5string · #14 11-27-2011, 09:43 PM

Im using a Mesa PH610 (4ohm 900w) w the 700rbII. Sounds badass!

Mellor · #15 11-29-2011, 08:15 AM

i tried a bunch of cabs and came home with a GB Neox 212t. Its a very versitile combo and the cab is 4 ohm, so is a stand alone which suits me.

jeff7bass · #16 11-29-2011, 09:08 AM

The GK NEO 212 cab is ideal for that head!!

Bengals · #17 11-29-2011, 01:25 PM

I'm running my 700rb through an old GK 410sbx. Last gig I played I ran that with a distorted Backline210 combo, it sounded great and was stupidly loud, shook glasses at the bar and everything!

tombowlus · #18 11-29-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff7bass

The GK NEO 212 cab is ideal for that head!!

+1 I do like the 700RB-II with the Neo410, but I slightly prefer the Neo212-II.

tdub0199 · #19 11-29-2011, 01:30 PM

I pair my 1001RB II with an Ampeg 810E.... a friend of mine has a 700RB II and he pairs his with a GK 410RBH, they both sound good but in different ways....

rxdiablo · #20 11-29-2011, 01:44 PM

I switched to this amp from an SVT 4-pro last month, and have used it with a my ampeg 6-10, which kills, but have just moved to an Aggie stack- DB212 and DB115. I've used these together and alone, and if I could only have 1 I'd choose the 212.

But if you play aggressive music, that 6-10 is like a banshee. If only you were in NC...