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2 Ampeg svt210av’s or Genz Benz neox 212

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by mattjbass, Jun 21, 2019.

  1. Jun 21, 2019 #1
    mattjbass

    mattjbass

    Mar 23, 2017
    So I play thru a Tc electronic bh550. I have an old Genz neon 212(very road worn) and also have a single Ampeg svt210av that I picked up used for practice,and smaller gigs. I love the tone of the svt210av, and schlepping the gb212 is a little cumbersome even though it has wheels. So would two svt210av’s be close to the volume of the 212neox? I play in a couple cover bands, one is 90s to current rock the other is classic/jam Rock. Thinking of just going with 2 of the svt210av’s and downsizing.
     
  2. Jun 21, 2019 #2
    Omega Monkey

    Omega Monkey

    Mar 8, 2015
    I would definitely stick with the Genz Benz, which is probably still lighter overall than the 2 2x10s, and probably sounds better (DEFINITELY has more low end).
     
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  3. Jun 22, 2019 #3
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    I don't think they will go as loud as the GB cab. GB used neos, which can take a really good amount of power. The 210av's are super light and sound great, but they are medium duty. Now it's possible they may get loud enough for you, and I love the sound of them and they are plenty for me, but it's really hard to predict how much volume someone else needs.
     
  4. Jun 22, 2019 #4
    agedhorse

    agedhorse Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 12, 2006
    Davis, CA (USA)
    Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
    The Genz Benz Neos are pretty high sensitivity, they use edge wound voice coils in a fairly tight gap with high motor strength to moving mass ratio.
     
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  5. Jun 22, 2019 #5
    S-Bigbottom

    S-Bigbottom

    Nov 11, 2014
    North West, America. Or E? Gone.
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  6. Jun 22, 2019 #6
    mattjbass

    mattjbass

    Mar 23, 2017
    Thanks guy’s. Much appreciated. Gonna run the Gb neox till it’s rat fur falls off(sadly isn’t tolex). It really is a great cab.
     
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  7. Jun 22, 2019 #7
    agedhorse

    agedhorse Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 12, 2006
    Davis, CA (USA)
    Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
    With enough time and effort, the cabinet can be refinished however you wish.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2019 #8
    Sparky Mark

    Sparky Mark

    May 8, 2008
    United Kingdom
    Nowhere near close. Nor would they have the low end extension.