Mesa powerhouse 2x12 vs Genz Benz neox212t

thrashcomics · #1 10-02-2010, 05:01 PM

i havent had the chance to use either yet so im looking for some informed opinions. i really REALLY love the look of the mesa.

thrashcomics · #2 10-02-2010, 06:19 PM

MysticMichael · #3 10-02-2010, 09:32 PM

I'm guessing the Mesa Powerhouse is gonna be more ballsy, the Genz Benz NeoX more modern & hi-fi...

MM

thrashcomics · #4 10-02-2010, 10:03 PM

awesome. thats what i was thinking. ballsy is what i want so ill follow my instinct to the mesa.

Matt Dean · #5 10-03-2010, 01:13 AM

Yes, ballsy.

thrashcomics · #6 10-03-2010, 01:38 AM

how do you like the mpulse? does it drive? im currently using a sovtek mig100 and i like the way it overdrives.

**lowendfriend** · #7 10-03-2010, 05:23 AM

The Mesa is built like a brick outhouse. Rugged and in my testing experience, was absolutely awesome powered by a GK700RB-II head. The amount of bass flavored "wind" generated by that cab is impressive. Try one with a powerful head and you'll see what i mean.

Downside is it's price and weight compared to GK Neo 212-II.

Know next to nothing about the NeoX genz-benz 212 but I'm sure it's also an amazing cab based on discussions over the last year or so in particular...just real pricey.

KsPiNeSh · #8 10-03-2010, 06:59 AM

Personally, I find Mesa cabs to be bland-sounding, dull, and really friggin' heavy. I've demo'd a lot of them and the last one I used extensively (a PH1200) really left me longing for my Uber 410, as it hate did not handle the low-C and did not cut nearly as well.

That said, I really dig the "modern bite" that a lot of the Genz cabs have, so I could certianly be biased by my own tonal preferences. I know that my NEOX-212T cabs have not lacked balls in any fashion and enjoy being fed some power. I've used mine in a hard rock context for years and never had any problems with punch or rumble when I wanted them.

Kinda harsh on the Mesa, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it

Some people make them sound great, but I'm not one of those people.

tombowlus · #9 10-04-2010, 08:45 AM

Those are both very nice cabs, but they certainly each have their own personality.

The PH212 has a more rich, lush, smooth and inviting high end. The GB sounds a little thin in the highs by comparison. The low end is very solid on both of them, though the NeoX-212T has a slight edge in the low-mids. Speaking of the midrange, my notes for the Mesa/Boogie read, "warm with a touch of roundness," whereas the notes for the Genz-Benz read, "punchy and warm with a touch of fuzziness." Both cabs are very slightly "dark" when compared to some other 2x12's I had on hand (GK, Glock, Genz-Benz Uber212), though not as dark as the Epifani T-212D.

Hope this helps, Tom.

gastric · #10 10-04-2010, 05:12 PM

I have no complaints lugging around my PowerHouse 2x12. And once it's on the ground the 3" casters absolutely make moving it easy as pie. My 5 year old daughter could roll it around, even on carpet. I can't comment on the sound of the two, I've only owned the Mesa. But I have no complaints about the sound or low end. In fact, I usually end up dialing the bass knob back on my Titan, particularly when really driving the cab, as it pushed a lot of low end. I only play 4's so I cannot comment on low B.

lowfreq33 · #11 10-04-2010, 05:22 PM

My preference is pretty obvious (full disclosure, see above), but I'd say the Genz has a flatter frequency response that gives you more tonal options. It can cover a lot of ground depending on your eq settings. The Mesa (as I recall) seems to me like it's tuned to give a deeper low end from the get go, which may or may not be your cup of tea.

thrashcomics · #12 10-04-2010, 05:31 PM

well i play thrash(duh), prog rock, classic rock, punk. i do enjoy a slight to very overdriven tone and from what im gathering the mesa will lean more towards this end.