Running a GK 1001rbII or 700rbII through a Neo 210

fleafan7159 · #1 06-21-2010, 10:08 PM

I currently use a GK MB115 and I was thinking of upgrading to what i mentioned above. I red a the Ohm faq briefly and i'm under the impression that you can run either the 1001rbII or 700rbII (both 4 ohms) through the 8 ohm Neo 210 cab. I think this setup would wreck but i just want to make sure this will work before i go invest $700+ in this setup. sorry if it seems like a dumb question (which it is)

RandomRaab · #2 06-21-2010, 10:18 PM

You will be fine.

If the cab is 8 ohms, the amp will only push out what it can at 8 ohms.
It might be confusing, because the specs are hard to find for what they put out @ 8 ohms

700RB-II: 480W @ 4 ohm; 320W @ 8 ohm
1001RB-II: 700W @ 4ohm; 460W @ 8 ohm

If you get another 8 ohm cabinet, it will make the amp push out the full power @ 4 ohms.

fleafan7159 · #3 06-22-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RandomRaab

You will be fine.

If the cab is 8 ohms, the amp will only push out what it can at 8 ohms.
It might be confusing, because the specs are hard to find for what they put out @ 8 ohms

700RB-II: 480W @ 4 ohm; 320W @ 8 ohm
1001RB-II: 700W @ 4ohm; 460W @ 8 ohm

If you get another 8 ohm cabinet, it will make the amp push out the full power @ 4 ohms.

aha wow that helps so much, thanks. I post and question answered. thanks a bunch. Now I just have to find good deals on the rig.

fleafan7159 · #4 06-22-2010, 01:53 AM

got a 700rb-II for $400 so it looks like il be going @ 320W.... is NICE!

ljazz · #5 06-22-2010, 02:31 AM

Good choice..... a lot of us here prefer the tone of the 700rbII over the 1001rbII.

georgestrings · #6 06-22-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ljazz

Good choice..... a lot of us here prefer the tone of the 700rbII over the 1001rbII.

+1...

- georgestrings

RandomRaab · #7 06-22-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ljazz

Good choice..... a lot of us here prefer the tone of the 700rbII over the 1001rbII.

I agree. The 1001 has so much power, you aren't able to turn it up enough (usually) to actually get the great GK tone, whereas you can with the 700.

hwystar · #8 06-22-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ljazz

Good choice..... a lot of us here prefer the tone of the 700rbII over the 1001rbII.

+1..again.

johnk_10 · #9 06-22-2010, 10:16 AM

i guess that i'm in the minority since i prefer the 1001RBII over the 700, since i prefer to have the headroom.

**B-string** · #10 06-22-2010, 11:31 AM

You are in the US so www.rmcaudio.com call or request an "old school quote". Best prices I have found if you go new, great customer service and free shipping.

fleafan7159 · #11 06-22-2010, 11:54 AM

just got the Neo 210 cab for $320. so now my new rig is complete! just have to wait for it to ship in. Plus once i get them I gotta sell my MB115... sigh.

tombowlus · #12 06-22-2010, 01:52 PM

That's going to be a great rig, congrats!

fleafan7159 · #13 06-22-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tombowlus

That's going to be a great rig, congrats!

thanks! i cant wait to play it!

BassmanPaul · #14 06-22-2010, 03:40 PM

As a user of the 2x10 format I am concerned with just using one. I'd never gig with one 2x10. I think you'd be better served if you kept the 1x15 and used both.

Paul

RickenBoogie · #15 06-22-2010, 05:06 PM

+1 to that^.

fleafan7159 · #16 06-22-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BassmanPaul

As a user of the 2x10 format I am concerned with just using one. I'd never gig with one 2x10. I think you'd be better served if you kept the 1x15 and used both.

Paul

yea. maybe but i cant afford to keep both. i think the 2x10 will do me fine for small gigs

ljazz · #17 06-23-2010, 02:38 AM

210 should be fine, especially if your stage volume stays reasonable, and you have PA support, as needed.

I regularly gig a 112..... sometimes without PA support.

hills1234 · #18 06-23-2010, 03:26 AM

I have the 700RB-II and Neo 210 combination - and it's a great rig for rehearsals, church and smaller venues . Nails the GK tone, and it's easy to carry around, too. I also have a Neo 115 cab which I add to the stack for bigger, louder gigs - mostly classic rock and post-punk. Makes for a verstaile setup that covers all the bases. You won't be disappointed with your choice, but keep open to adding another cab later on.

fleafan7159 · #19 06-23-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hills1234

I have the 700RB-II and Neo 210 combination - and it's a great rig for rehearsals, church and smaller venues . Nails the GK tone, and it's easy to carry around, too. I also have a Neo 115 cab which I add to the stack for bigger, louder gigs - mostly classic rock and post-punk. Makes for a verstaile setup that covers all the bases. You won't be disappointed with your choice, but keep open to adding another cab later on.

yea i'm only doing small gigs at the moment anyways and they usually have PA. I probably will expand once my gigs get bigger but as of right now i think the 700RB-II and Neo 210 will be just awesome for right now!. It for sure will be an upgrade from a 200w 115 combo, that's for sure.