Will a GKRB700II...

[BassMick]

Run well with a Gallien-Krueger 115RBX 1 x 15 Bass Cabinet? Specs below

Impedance: 8 ohms
Power Rating (RMS): 400 Watts
Speakers: One 15", plus horn
Frequency Resp: 50Hz to 19kHz
Usable Low Freq: 42Hz
Sensitivity: 101dB
Connectors: 1/4" & Speakon
Porting: Front Ported
Dimensions: 23.5" x 26.5" x 18.5"
Weight: 70.5 lbs.


If not, is there any other small cabs that will work well with the GKRB700II?

Thank you for your time.

[B-string]

It will run very well, but with a single cab I would go for more drivers, like a 410 or 212.

[jarrhead]

I use a GK Neo 212 with a 700RB-II and it works great.

Just make sure you get the 8 ohm version.

[BassMick]

Thank you for the info, how is the growl from those cabs?

[jarrhead]

simply awesome.

[TheMutt]

I'll +1 the 8ohm GK 212 NEO cabs. It's what I used with my 700RB-II when I had it, and what I am currently still using with my Little Mark Tube 800. They sound great!

[BassMick]

I would like to know if the 112-II 1x12 300W Bass Cabinet will run well with the GKRB700II

Specifications:

Impedance: 8 ohms
Power rating: 300W
Woofer: GK-Paragon 12b300-8, stamped frame, 12", 300W, 8 Ohm neodymium
Tweeter: GK-Paragon 5h50-8
Frequency response: 36Hz–19kHz + 5dB
Sensitivity: 98dB
Crossover: HMS biamp/full range switch, horn power limiter, l-pad high frequency attenuation
Connectors: HMS compatible biamp/full range Speakon, 1/4" (full-range only)
Construction: 11-ply poplar, black Tolex, 16-gauge steel grille, custom-tooled interlocking corner system and front ported
Dimensions: 24"W X 16"H X 15"D
Weight: 30 lb. http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....net?sku=580261

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by BassMick

I would like to know if the 112-II 1x12 300W Bass Cabinet will run well with the GKRB700II

It sure does! Of course, you'll want to be a bit careful with just driving a single 1x12. That little cab can take a lot, but the 700RB-II can pack a lot of dynamic power, and I would not recommend running it anywhere close to wide open into a single Neo112-II.

That being said, I have this combo, and I like it a lot. But I've recently ordered another Neo112-II, and I also like it with the Neo212-II.

[ljazz]

I gig my neo112 solo regularly.... sometimes without pa support.

Unlike what others have said, I try to run with as few drivers as possible, and do what I can to keep the load at 8ohms. That way I can push the head..... nothing beats the sound of a GK head hitting the rails. I had given thought to another 112, but really, my 212 stays within my minimum driver/8 ohm guidline. If I have to run both, then I'm at 4 ohms, but still only three drivers...... and it sounds wicked when both are cranking.

[BassMick]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

It sure does! Of course, you'll want to be a bit careful with just driving a single 1x12. That little cab can take a lot, but the 700RB-II can pack a lot of dynamic power, and I would not recommend running it anywhere close to wide open into a single Neo112-II.

That being said, I have this combo, and I like it a lot. But I've recently ordered another Neo112-II, and I also like it with the Neo212-II.

Thank you for the reply

Sorry for the newbie question but what do you mean when you say "

" I would not recommend running it anywhere close to wide open into a single Neo112-II." Wide open?

Does that mean just running the 700GKRBII to the 112-II is a bad idea?

[tombowlus]

Originally Posted by BassMick

Thank you for the reply

Sorry for the newbie question but what do you mean when you say "

" I would not recommend running it anywhere close to wide open into a single Neo112-II." Wide open?

Does that mean just running the 700GKRBII to the 112-II is a bad idea?

I'm saying don't turn it all the way up. The cab is rated at close to the 700RB-II's rated output into an 8-ohm load, but GK amps are conservatively rated, IME/IMHO, and they have massive amounts of dynamic power (that head can put out far greater than its rated output for short bursts). So just use some common sense, and if it sounds like the tone is breaking up a lot, and/or the cone is jumping around a lot, turn it down a bit.

[BassMick]

Thank you!

[jarrhead]

As of now with my 212 in need of repair I use my Neo 112-II with the 700RB-II and it works fine.

[BassMick]

Is the 112-II 1x12 300W Bass Cabinet loud enough for rehearsals?

[Blazeman]

Just got this rig. MF has these cabs for $249 closeout. They are the older RBX cab. Not what's pictured on their website. I run both those with a RB700II. Much, much louder than I though it was going to be.

[lowendfriend]

I agree on the 700RB-II....ti's rated very conservatively....it is a powerful amp. Don't press your luck. The Neo 212-II is rated 600W so a great match for the head. Also keep your eyes peeled for the new ultrlight version of GK's 212 ...believe it is MBX series....I've gathered they arent available yet but are even lighter than the 212-II with the same rating.

[Jaco who?]

Originally Posted by lowendfriend

I agree on the 700RB-II....ti's rated very conservatively....it is a powerful amp. Don't press your luck. The Neo 212-II is rated 600W so a great match for the head. Also keep your eyes peeled for the new ultrlight version of GK's 212 ...believe it is MBX series....

With the RB heads, he wouldn't be able to use the horn management feature with the MBX cabs. They're meant for the MB series heads. Might not be a deal breaker, but if it was me, it would sort of eliminate the reason to use a GK cab with a 700RBII in the first place.

[jarrhead]

Yeah. The RB heads are best when used with NEO or RBH cabs with tweeters.
MBs are light but no bi-amp

[Nedmundo]

Originally Posted by tombowlus

I'm saying don't turn it all the way up. The cab is rated at close to the 700RB-II's rated output into an 8-ohm load, but GK amps are conservatively rated, IME/IMHO, and they have massive amounts of dynamic power (that head can put out far greater than its rated output for short bursts). So just use some common sense, and if it sounds like the tone is breaking up a lot, and/or the cone is jumping around a lot, turn it down a bit.

I agree. Also, when I've known I'd need to push the 112 fairly hard, I've used compression to tame the transient peaks, which helps. The 700RB-II is a great match for the Neo 112.

[Blazeman]

The RBX cabs utilize the bi-amp system as well, however they have been discontinued.