Opinon's GK 700RBII Volume

Bass-4-God · #1 01-02-2011, 02:08 PM

Fellow talkbass players I have a question to purpose and I know it will be answered based on personal opinions. This is O.K. because that is what I am asking for is your opinons. As far as volume, speaking in terms of how loud something sounds, how would you compare the GK 700RBII to say the GK MB500. Considering the GK 700RB is 480 watts @4 ohms and the MB 500 is 500 watts @ 4 ohms. How does the
GK 700RBII stack up to most 500 watt heads on the market volume wise. I know this is subjective but does one seem to sound louder or just as loud as the other. My church will possibly moving into a bigger sanctuary of about 200 to maybe 300 seats. Will the GK 700RBII get the job done with PA support. All opinons welcomed.

funkybassinator · #2 01-02-2011, 02:11 PM

if you have PA support it should be more than enough. I'd be wondering more about what cab you'd be using.

onosson · #3 01-02-2011, 02:14 PM

I own a 700RBII. I've never tried an MB500 so I can't compare, but I can tell you that I have *never* been underpowered with my 700RBII, having owned it now for about 6-7 years and played many venues including outdoor shows and large rock bars (I have been underpowered with my cabinet, but that's another story...)

I have recently (since last summer) switched to a Hartke LH500 as I prefer its tone, but I believe the 700RBII probably puts out more volume, at least to my ears. However the LH500 is still plenty for my purposes.

Bottom line, I think for a 200-300 seat venue with PA, you will have no problem going with the 700RBII, IMHO/IME.

canadian*eh · #4 01-02-2011, 02:20 PM

I have owned a few GK head in the past 12 years..eg.. 800rb 700rb I 1001rb I and now the 1001rb II... And there is one thing i can say about all of them. when comparing them to other such rated heads...the GK head are always louder. In my opinion they are a very underrated head when it come to there watt ratings... ether that or every one else is just over rating their heads. You will have no problem being hear with that head in you new church even with out PA support. IMHO you can not go wrong with that head!!! All the best!! Cheers Mate!!~Elliot

georgestrings · #5 01-02-2011, 03:18 PM

Another 700rb-II owner here - I'd agree that when compared with other amps of similar ratings, it's typically louder or atleast as loud...It's a very loud 480 watts, and I can't imagine it not being more than enough for any gigging situation - I've used mine with a bunch of different cabs, and never came close to hitting half volume, in very loud bands... It also has an excellent DI...

Currently, my main gigging amp is a Mesa M-pulse 600, but I also kept my 700rb-II, and always enjoy playing thru it as well... Buy with confidence, IMO/IME...

- georgestrings

georgestrings · #6 01-02-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by funkybassinator

if you have PA support it should be more than enough. I'd be wondering more about what cab you'd be using.

This...

- georgestrings

Bass-4-God · #7 01-02-2011, 04:08 PM

Thanks but I must make a correction I meant to say seat 200 to 300 withouT PA assisstance, no PA. Can it still do the job.

impactwrench · #8 01-02-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

Thanks but I must make a correction I meant to say seat 200 to 300 withouT PA assisstance, no PA. Can it still do the job.

Well if you're piping it into a 2x10, then no. But if you put it into 2 4x10s then yes more than likely. I doubt you will be jamming with a hamfisted drummer in church, but I could be wrong. Within the next month I hope to be gigging with a 700RB-II and Avatar TB153 at 4 ohms. This rig should cover all the gigs I do.

If you're worried, just make sure you have 2 4x10s, 2 1x15's, 2 2x12's, or 2 15/6 cab to run your head into.

onosson · #9 01-02-2011, 04:52 PM

Please let us know what you end up using for the gig and how it works out!

rptrsn2 · #10 01-02-2011, 05:11 PM

I,m using a 700rbii into a 210 and 115 and even outdoors have never had volume issues. I had a b800 which I ran at 2ohm 800w before the 700rbii and it could not compare to the gk's volume even at 300w more rating

georgestrings · #11 01-02-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

Thanks but I must make a correction I meant to say seat 200 to 300 withouT PA assisstance, no PA. Can it still do the job.

Again, it depends on the cab - but the amp is definitely up to the task... If you're using a 410 or bigger - no problem at all, IMO...

- georgestrings

canadian*eh · #12 01-02-2011, 05:39 PM

If you are like me i like over kill!!! I run an 810 cab...and even though some people may think it is to much which it probably is at most times...i have a volume knob which i know how to use and so it is never more then it needs to be!! I'd say that even if you have a real good 4 ohm 410...like an SWR Goliath 410(hint hint) should be more then enough to get your point across with the bass But if you can afford it then i would defiantly good the 810 route.... I my self like one 810 cab better then 2 410 cabs...had them did not like packing both around so i just traded on off on a 410...no i have the best of both world s!! A 410 for my small and an 810 for my everything else!! Best Of Luck Cheers Mate!!~Elliot

Bass-4-God · #13 01-02-2011, 09:13 PM

Right now I have a 2x10, 700 watt and a 2x12, 1000 watt. Cabs that were built by Dr. Bass, the ones that Pete Skjold owned when he lived here in Texas. Both 8 ohms of course and I was thinking of getting the GK 4x10 NEO in a 4 ohm.

canadian*eh · #14 01-03-2011, 12:10 AM

well man with both of them cabs together you should kick butt pretty good...if they are anything decent when it come to bottom end!! and hey dont let the watt ratings of your cabs fool you crank up the lowend eq on that head and you will have speaker parts from here to the next church before you will ever find the top of your head room on that head!!!

jg919 · #15 01-03-2011, 01:38 AM

Hi!
I have been using a 700rbII for the last 3-4 years with a single 4x10" cab (English made Ashdown 650w), and it has ALWAYS been more thsn enough - even without PA.
I have played gigs in auditoriums, clubs, pubs, outdoor festivals, concert halls, churches, etc, etc... and have never had to push the 700rbII to any limit.
I can guarantee this amp will be more than enough for what you want - but I recommend you use the full 4 ohms, and a decent cabinet/s, ie anything above and beyond a good 4x10".
All the best! JOHN

Bass-4-God · #16 01-03-2011, 08:12 AM

Anyone have a comparison of the GK 700RBII to the
Carvin BX500 as far as the volume goes?

4001 · #17 01-25-2011, 01:45 PM

I'm getting two 700RB II's to run with my two Acoustic 106 (2X15) cabs.
Real stereo.

Good thing I know how to use the volume knobs, or I'll be buying new windows.

georgestrings · #18 01-25-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 4001

I'm getting two 700RB II's to run with my two Acoustic 106 (2X15) cabs.
Real stereo.

Good thing I know how to use the volume knobs, or I'll be buying new windows.

Already had 'em:

**lowendfriend** · #19 01-25-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

Thanks but I must make a correction I meant to say seat 200 to 300 withouT PA assisstance, no PA. Can it still do the job.

No problem....I've used my 700RB-II for outdoor gigs, several hotel master ballroom gigs with 300+ people, a large airplane hangar at an Air Force Base and that was with an 8 ohm Neo 212-II.

Just pair it with a gutsy cab or two.

The 700RBII with a Mesa PH212 is even better than with the Neo 212 imho.

anonymous101511 · #20 01-25-2011, 10:25 PM

the RB700 is far superior to the MB 500 is every way, including loudness.