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Gallien-Krueger Neo IV 2x12 cab
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@Clark W posted, in another thread, with the sensitivity for this (101 dB) and the other Neo IV cabs. I figure someone else might come across this thread and be interested to know, so I quote his response, here:
Danke! I thought that would show in the quote of your post, but it only included a link. Better that people can see it straight off.
EDIT: See?^^^
Yeah, definitely makes it easier if they can "See" it straight from the horses mouth
Yes the bi amp function is gone. I have the NEO IV 212 in 4 ohms. Its an absolute beast when it comes to pushing air.
Can't speak about it compared to the older NEO cabs. But very happy with it. I use it with a GK Goldline 500 watt head, and a Mesa D-800+ head.
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I've ordered the Legacy 212 combo which should arrive next week but still own a GK Neo212 series II cab. I'm contemplating selling and upgrading to the new cab to hook up the the combo on occasions that require a larger rig. If I like the L212 combo enough I might even sell my beloved GK 2001 RB.
Whoa now, just hold on, I wouldn't sell the 2001 RB
Doug Parent
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The Series IV is a smaller footprint and easier for guys like me who drive a hatchback. It's not as "round" and deep in the lows as the earlier series but to me, it seems tighter punchier and plenty loud. On a recent gig I opted for just the IV 212 concerned I might be pushing it too hard. (I also have the 115 IV ) My fears were completely unjustified. It was more than enough. The Series III seems less refined especially in the high mids, whereas the series IV seems smoother overall. IMHO the series III is still a very viable cabinet, I liked the 112 and 212 better than the 115 or 410. The series IV is easier to schlep and more refined to my ear. It replaced a slightly larger NXT212 which had bigger lows but the GK seems smoother in the upper mids. Personally I'm sold on the series IV I can't seem to shut up about them lol. Hope that helps.
this is the 8ohm 212 iv cab, 
and sounds amazing , loud enough for a rock band , 3 piece, guitarist is using a fender tremolux eric clapton amp with a booster pedal
and sounds amazing , loud enough for a rock band , 3 piece, guitarist is using a fender tremolux eric clapton amp with a booster pedal
I am in agreement with you on that point. I purchased a Fusion 800 212 combo last summer with a 212 extension cab. I have owned all sorts of different GK set ups in the past. In fact, my profile pic shows a 2001 with a 410RB and 115RB cab I ran 13 years ago. The Fusion 800 rig with the Neo IV cabs is easily my favorite set up of all that I have owned. They have really hit it out of the park with this line.
How much have you used the Neo IV 115? That one is my 2nd favorite of the series. Have you found it to be a little deeper and rounder in the lows while still having a good punch?
Doug Parent
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yes that is a very apt description. deeper and rounder and...... the upper mids seem more "open" to me, but that perhaps also has something to do with how two 12" woofers interact with one another in the Neo 212 IV ? I actually like the 115 better overall with the 212 coming in 2nd. One day I hope to add another 115 and go with 215's since those cabs are so compact and portable. But the 212 is my go to when I need to really push. Both cabs together are all I would ever need on an outdoor gig.
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You can run the 800RB full range instead of bi-amping. A matching single 12" with 100GK watts going to it will make a phenomenal 3x12" line array tower
Here I go reviving another dormant thread again...
5StringPocket: I've loved the sound and feature set on those Mesa heads ever since they were known as the lower-powered "Walkabout" and hope to get the Subway WD-800 one day.
But I need a different Cabinet more than a new Head: The GK NEO IV 212 is what I'm leaning toward because it's smaller and cheaper than the Subway 212.
Now that some time has passed, I'd like to know how the combination of the two has served you, how well the Cab responds to the various ways that the Parametric section can be set, etc.
I sold the WD800 and picked up a D800+. Both are excellent amps but I've found the D800+ a bit easier to dial in a good tone that works for me. The GK NeoIV 212 is responsive to EQ changes but has a low end which is more punchy than round. I use the deep switch with bass at 1:00 and dial back the HPF to fill out the low end, cut the high mids a bit around 1.3kHz, and treble at noon with the cab tweeter set at -2dB. This has worked for me but YMMV depending on the tone you're after.
If you don't already have a Mesa amp, IME this cab pairs well with amps that have a big low end and lots of headroom. I have the Shavo22 version of the Ashdown ABM EVO IV 600 which is monstrous with this cab - good yin/yang combination.
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Ive been using my NEO IV 212 with a Mesa Subway D-800+ head. Its been perfect for gigging and recording. So much so that I quit worrying about getting any Mesa cabs. If I get another cab, it will be another NEO IV 212 4ohm.
