Which small cab is compatible GK700RB-II

[BassMick]

Hello everyone, I'm selling my 410RBX-II cab because I simply don't need a cab of that size (only been used for 3 gigs) I would like to know which small cab, maybe half the size of a 4X10 would be compatible with a GK700RBII head? How about the GK Neo models?

Thank you for your time.

[knucklehead G]

What is your budget? Its a bit expensive, but I think GK heads and Ampeg cabs are a perfect match, and this neo 210 would fit your basic requirements.

Ampeg: Pro Neo Series - PN-210HLF

[BassMick]

Originally Posted by knucklehead G

What is your budget? Its a bit expensive, but I think GK heads and Ampeg cabs are a perfect match, and this neo 210 would fit your basic requirements.

Ampeg: Pro Neo Series - PN-210HLF

Thanks for the reply! yeah a bit expensive, would this be compatible Buy Gallien-Krueger Neo 210 2x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet | Amp Cabinets | Musician's Friend ?

[knucklehead G]

If you don't need the tilt-back design, this is the same thing and cheaper:
Buy Gallien-Krueger 210MBE 400W 2x10 Ultra Light Bass Speaker Cabinet with Horn | Amp Cabinets | Musician's Friend

[BassMick]

Thanks KHG ! Why is the tilt-back design more expensive?

[knucklehead G]

Its their older design, GK redesigned a few things recently(-ish) and dropped the prices. Some people still dig them because they stack up with other older cabs.

[Nedmundo]

Since you have the 700RB-II, go with G-K's Neo series so you can use the Horn Management System. The boxes are better built too. I have the same head, and I love the Neo 112 cabs.

[Zitch]

Originally Posted by Nedmundo

Since you have the 700RB-II, go with G-K's Neo series so you can use the Horn Management System. The boxes are better built too. I have the same head, and I love the Neo 112 cabs.

+1 i would go witha pair of neo 12s over the 10, personally I think they have a better range.

[ljazz]

+2
Great, lightweight, awesome sounding cab.

But instead of two 112's, prefer the 212 (both cabs at the same time is wicked!). The 8ohm 212 let's push the head a little harder without getting dirty looks from your bandmates for being a bit too loud. It's pretty light as well.

[Zitch]

lol. Yeah as you can see ive got the 4x12 every animal in the house cowers and hides when i plug in, if I had to do it again would have went with a pair of 2x12's

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by Nedmundo

Since you have the 700RB-II, go with G-K's Neo series so you can use the Horn Management System. The boxes are better built too. I have the same head, and I love the Neo 112 cabs.

+1 I'd get a Neo112-II (or two) or a Neo212-II. And although I generally don't like to combine 1x12's and 2x12's of the same impedance in one stack (for fear of driving the 1x12 too hard), Bob Gallien suggested that I try a Neo212-II & Neo112-II stack with the 700RB-II, and I was very impressed!



I keep saying this, but IME/IMHO, GK is making some of the best high quality bang for the buck gear out there, and their Neo 12" cabs are some of their exceptionally good products.

[ljazz]

The 112/212 stack with the 700rbII is wicked. Very hard to believe all the great tone and volume coming from such a light rig. Super versatile too..... 112 for small stages..... 212 for mid size..... and the 112/212 for the big stuff.

I know this thread is about cabs for the head...... but man, the 700rbII is such a great bass amp. It's got a heft and thickness to it's tone that the micros are missing. I keep thinking I should start buying them up, because I'm afraid BG will stop making them one day.

[jasper383]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

+1 I'd get a Neo112-II (or two) or a Neo212-II. And although I generally don't like to combine 1x12's and 2x12's of the same impedance in one stack (for fear of driving the 1x12 too hard), Bob Gallien suggested that I try a Neo212-II & Neo112-II stack with the 700RB-II, and I was very impressed!

I keep saying this, but IME/IMHO, GK is making some of the best high quality bang for the buck gear out there, and their Neo 12" cabs are some of their exceptionally good products.

Do you bi-amp the 112 and the 212?

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by jasper383

Do you bi-amp the 112 and the 212?

Yes, I do like to use the horn management system when I run them with the 700RB-II.

[jasper383]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

Yes, I do like to use the horn management system when I run them with the 700RB-II.

Are you running the 50W horn amp to the 112 cab? I'm confused.

Or, are you running the 112 and the 212 with the same wattage?

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by jasper383

Are you running the 50W horn amp to the 112 cab? I'm confused.

Or, are you running the 112 and the 212 with the same wattage?

I am running both tweeters from the 50-watt horn amp, and all three drivers from the 700RB-II's main amp. This is the typical way to use the GK HMS setup. You need to use their supplied 4-wire Speakon cables, and the cabs need to be set to "bi-amp." As noted above, this means that I am driving the 12" driver in the 8-ohm Neo112-II twice as hard as I am driving the 12" drivers in the 8-ohm Neo212-II. Normally, I'd be concerned about that, and even recommend against it. But Bob says the Neo112-II can handle it, and by golly, it works and sounds great. If the 700RB-II were rated to 2 (or 2.67) Ohms, my preference would be to run an 8-ohm 1x12 and a 4-ohm 2x12, so that all three drivers see the same power handling. But the 700RB-II is only rated to 4-ohms, and while somewhat unconventional, the Neo112-II/Neo212-II stack seems to work very well with the 700RB-II.

But again, please do note that I would consider this to be the exception, not the rule.

[woundround]

I use 2 neo 112 11 with my 700 rb11 and it sounds great growly w plenty of bottom end and volume and super portable 1 for small shows both for anything else....very happy with them