Why buy a GK NEO212 if 212MBE does the same thing?

Manfred_Bass · #1 09-07-2011, 08:00 PM

Why buy a GK NEO212 if 212MBE does the same thing? cheaper

Do you think this is true? I need info about this concern.
Is a couple hundred less and I don't see much tech difference. I think that is not cheaper is a greater value. Please advise

brndn123 · #2 09-07-2011, 08:12 PM

NEO series is superior in quality. Never skimp when it comes to your cabinets or you will be sorry

bradjonesbass · #3 09-07-2011, 08:27 PM

Neo prices are about to go WAY up too. I'd snag a neo now if I were you. Should you choose to resell in the future, you will be in much better shape.

DavePlaysBass · #4 09-07-2011, 08:33 PM

Neo is going up because the Chinese are taxing the export of it. However, for companies, such as GK, that use the Neo to make products in China, the prices should stay as is.

The neo series has a much better tweeter and the GK biamp capability (assuming you have a RB series head). They are heavier duty and I believe has a slightly high SPL rating if it actually means anything. I love my Neo 115-iii.

Here you can snag a Neo 212 for $400 brand new (street price is usually $550). No question that is the deal to go with. But that price won't last long.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...VYATAAH37K3HFK

audiomitch · #5 09-08-2011, 12:21 PM

I had a couple of MBE cabs for about a minute before I sent them back. Pretty cheap components and build quality. Mine rattled like crazy at higher volumes. Now I have a couple of Neo 212s and am pretty happy. YMMV

scottfeldstein · #6 09-08-2011, 01:17 PM

I've owned a 210MBE and a Neo 212. Even factoring in bigger drivers in the Neo, there really is no doubt that the Neo line is superior. I'm probably going to pick up a second one in the near future.

will33 · #7 09-08-2011, 01:37 PM

They use different drivers, they are not the same thing. Judging from threads on the mb, the neo cabs are likely better build quality too. The mb's are a good deal but they are budget cabs for a reason.

JHAz · #8 09-08-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by will33

They use different drivers, they are not the same thing. Judging from threads on the mb, the neo cabs are likely better build quality too. The mb's are a good deal but they are budget cabs for a reason.

Actually, Bob Gallien says they're the same drivers, except for the horns. The bigger cabs should allow the Neos to go deeper louder (or louder deeper, or something).

I have not experienced many Neos. I've played an MB 210 with a NEO 410 as the extension. Similar tonality, bugger sound of course from the NEO, and the NEO's deeper FR (I believe the 410 is specified to be -3 dB somewhere in the 30 Hz range) seemed very noticeable to me.

My view would be if you can affort it and expect to play the cab loudly at all, the Neo is worth the extra.

scottfeldstein · #9 09-08-2011, 02:16 PM

Yeah, I was gonna say: I think they are the same drivers. It's just cab construction and other electronics that are different.

DWBass · #10 09-08-2011, 02:16 PM

I don't think the MBE series has the Bi-Amp feature either.

Daniel Piper · #11 09-09-2011, 08:59 PM

Go neo. SOOOO many people have posted on rattling grills, boomy lows and lower quality construction.

Even RAG has posted on how the neo range sounds a bit 'bigger'.

But then again, if you are after super-mega-lite, then I suppose MBE is the ticket.

Thrill-House · #12 09-09-2011, 10:54 PM

I tried both the Neo 4x10 and the MBE 4x10, and i much prefered the Neo. Was just a better cab in every way. I bought the Neo, and its a great all around cab. Price is pretty good too.

And even though i intend to get 2 markbass 2x10 cabs to stack vertically, the Neo 4x10 is going to continue to be used in the jam space.