What is wrong with my GK Cab?

jarrhead · #1 06-15-2010, 01:58 PM

I bought a GK Neo 212 new back in August from RMCAudio.

About a month later a speaker blew and I called up Brian @ GK and he sent me to my nearest repair center. Sent it in, got it back a week later repaired no questions asked.

it's been good ever since.

Until today, where the same speaker decided to magically start farting.

I run with the voicing filter set for 4 string, not 5. I use the -14dB pad, Contour Max, Presence 2:00, Treble 7:00, Hi-Mid 3:00, Low mid 12:00, Bass 1:00, Boost 2:00, Tweeter 12:00, Woofer 12:00, Woofer & Tweeter Hi-Cuts engaged.

Here's the catch:

I don't even play out!

I have a GK Neo 212 (8 ohm!) and GK Neo 112 hooked up to a 700RB-II head. I am using the GK Speakon cables sent to me.
I play pretty much at bedroom volumes. I always play alongside my computer so I couldn't get too loud anyhow.

Simon Langley · #2 07-02-2010, 10:08 PM

Are you running both cabs at the same time? If so you might be underpowering them and/or the 112 is out of phase with the 212.

Bass_Pounder · #3 07-02-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Langley

Are you running both cabs at the same time? If so you might be underpowering them and/or the 112 is out of phase with the 212.

There is NO such thing as underpowering a cab

**B-string** · #4 07-02-2010, 10:17 PM

Wonder if you may have a warped soundboard, distorting the speaker frame.

lbwdog · #5 07-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Langley

If so you might be underpowering them

You really didn't say that did you??

Check FAQs.....there are countless threads dispelling "The Myth".

I actually thought "The Myth" was extinct!

**B-string** · #6 07-02-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbwdog

You really didn't say that did you??

Check FAQs.....there are countless threads dispelling "The Myth".

I actually thought "The Myth" was extinct!

Its like rotten milk....the smell never seems to die?

Simon Langley · #7 07-02-2010, 10:23 PM

alright, whatever. was just a random thought.

Simon Langley · #8 07-02-2010, 10:24 PM

Didn't debunk my out of phase with both cabs together thing though did you. I blew the speaker in my GK NEO 112 at bedroom levels too. But, I think the OE speaker in the 112 is different design than those of the 212. And yes I mean besides the OHM rating.

mcflurry · #9 07-02-2010, 10:26 PM

i had this exact issue with a gk neo 112 that i bought from rmc audio a couple years ago. i brought it in to get repaired and a couple weeks later it started crapping out again. the guy who repaired it for me said GK actually requested to have the failed parts shipped back to them for examination, not sure why. i just said screw it and bought a 410 because i wanted the headroom anyway.

lbwdog · #10 07-02-2010, 10:28 PM

OP; make sure it is really a bad speaker. It could be the mounting screws have worked loose. Check all screws in cabinet (including handles, crossover, etc.). Sometimes a rattle in one spot will sound like it's coming from another.

Simon Langley · #11 07-02-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by B-string

Better now? Your forgiven

Yes, I do. Thanks. Sorry to have made such a blasphemous suggestion.

lbwdog · #12 07-02-2010, 10:38 PM

Sorry Simon...i didn't mean to start all that.

would it make you feel better if I told you great playing and tone on Sneakin' Sally and Cut The Cake on your homepage?

jarrhead · #13 07-02-2010, 10:47 PM

I've checked screws and flipped my cab on all four sides. Just going to take it to a service center