Well waiting for the bass to hit eBay really helps. I just got this one for 700.00 NEW! It comes with the gig bag, the hard case, strap locks and even a strap. I will let you know how it plays.
The loudest are the ones you build yourself in a rack. I used to use a crown DC 300 to drive 2 JBL 18"(1200watts) at 4ohms and 600 watts to 2 -12" bullfrogs with 50 watts to the horns. It was a 3 way cross over with an SWR preamp. That system was not only impossible to stand in fron of but also...
Great discussion in here guys...I just became an owner tonight...I bought the 212 and its my first GK...I have had Ampeg (the giant 1100w) and carvin 4x10....2x18 witha triple crossover folded 12's w jbl and ev speakers but now I need to experience GK. I will get it one week from today and paid...