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GK 410rbh vs. Aguilar db410

baixon baixoff

baixon baixoff

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May 2, 2016
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I am choosing between these two cabs, and either starting a stack with DB410s or making an RBH stack, and I have heard both great things about each, but want to hear external opinions on which would held deliver a nice clear tone that works with jazz fusion, alternative, funk, and some rock. I currently run two jazz basses and a rickenbacker, if that helps you form a basic idea of a punchy tone. The head I'm using currently is a GK mb500 fusion, but cab-head matching does not matter to me, and I plan on upgrading to another head soon.
 
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The RBH is brash, edgy, loud, and a little boxy sounding.

The DB has warm focussed mids that allow you add lows and highs to taste without getting too scoopy. Always with some slushy vintage goodness.

They are super different, curious how you narrowed it down to these two? For the styles you listed I would go aggie for sure but there are lots of other options. Mesa PH, Aggie GS, Bergantino, on and on ..
 
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To fit my budget and my personal tonal preferences, I'm also deciding between the db410, the db210, and a stack of db112s. I've tried out several cabs and the aguilars seem to have some of the best tone, but I didn't know a lot about the RBHs which is why I asked. If anyone has any suggestions as far as a stack of aggie db112s or a db410, I'm all ears, but I may also look for a different or new thread.
 
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pickles said:
The RBH is brash, edgy, loud, and a little boxy sounding.
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Not even one RBH410 cab that I have heard or played through sounded this way. They were deep, warm, punchy the brightness is controlled by the tweeter horn. RBH is still the top tier ceramic cab G-K sells (still special OEM design Eminence drivers as far as I know). Heavy as h e double hocky sticks though, worth the tote if you have the means.
 
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I have a G-K 210 RBH cabinet and let me tell you, it is nothing short of magnificent sounding. Magnificent. The build quality is absolutely top-shelf and that is backed up by its powerful, powerful rich and detailed sound. Wow.

As B-String said "RBH is still the top tier ceramic cab G-K sells". I'm sure the 410 RBH is even considerably more magnificent than the 210, of course.

And by the way, I just saw the Aguilar 4x10 demoed in the last few weeks. It was cool, but it sounded sort of like a "1 sound type of cabinet". I'm sure the G-K RBH could get a warm, Aguilar sound with eq'ing, but I doubt the Aguilar could get a G-K sound (since it it not intended to have that kind of sound).
 
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louloomis said:
I have a G-K 210 RBH cabinet and let me tell you, it is nothing short of magnificent sounding. Magnificent. The build quality is absolutely top-shelf and that is backed up by its powerful, powerful rich and detailed sound. Wow.

As B-String said "RBH is still the top tier ceramic cab G-K sells". I'm sure the 410 RBH is even considerably more magnificent than the 210, of course.

And by the way, I just saw the Aguilar 4x10 demoed in the last few weeks. It was cool, but it sounded sort of like a "1 sound type of cabinet". I'm sure the G-K RBH could get a warm, Aguilar sound with eq'ing, but I doubt the Aguilar could get a G-K sound (since it it not intended to have that kind of sound).
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GK makes a 210 RBH? Since when? I can find no mention of it on the GK website, or at any of the GK dealer sites.

Maybe the 210 RBH is out of production, and you own one that was produced before they went away?

MM
 
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Mystic Michael said:
GK makes a 210 RBH? Since when? I can find no mention of it on the GK website, or at any of the GK dealer sites.

Maybe the 210 RBH is out of production, and you own one that was produced before they went away?

MM
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I don't know what their current product offerings are, but the RBH series owners' manual is available on the G-K site, and the 210 is included in that PDF.

Hope this helps.

LL
 
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Mystic Michael said:
And why a 4x10? Surely a stacked pair...
MM
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I am a 4x10 player and honestly find it easier to have all the speakers in one box.
With a really good set of 4" soft rubber wheels on my Bergantino AE410 it still weighs less than 70 pounds and I can stack a bunch of stuff on top of it to wheel it from the car into the gig.
Besides, I can't imagine ever using just a 2x10 and I personally don't think that stacking two of those sounds a whole lot better than a really good 4x10 in the mix.

That said I would do the Aguilar.
 
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A lot of guys not really offering opinions on the two specific cabs your looking at. Probably a couple reasons, some guys can't believe people are buying heavyweight cabs and one is a very old design. I think you are looking at two very good cabs assuming you can carry them and afford them. I have played through both these cabs, and both are excellent, but very different. I tend to agree with the one cab idea if your buying 10's. Less trips in and out. And by the way their is a 2X10RBH cab which is no longer made. I've seen them for sale used. My opinion is biased as I tend to like cabs with ceramic drivers instead of neos. Especially when those cabs are loaded with emminence cast frame drivers. But as others have mentioned, their are other high quality cabs that cost about the same as the two you are looking at. I would have no problem owning the RBH or DB cabs, but at my age, the weight would be a bit much. But definately try both before buying, they are very different animals
 
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louloomis said:
I have a G-K 210 RBH cabinet and let me tell you, it is nothing short of magnificent sounding. Magnificent. The build quality is absolutely top-shelf and that is backed up by its powerful, powerful rich and detailed sound. Wow.

As B-String said "RBH is still the top tier ceramic cab G-K sells". I'm sure the 410 RBH is even considerably more magnificent than the 210, of course.

And by the way, I just saw the Aguilar 4x10 demoed in the last few weeks. It was cool, but it sounded sort of like a "1 sound type of cabinet". I'm sure the G-K RBH could get a warm, Aguilar sound with eq'ing, but I doubt the Aguilar could get a G-K sound (since it it not intended to have that kind of sound).
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I have the 1001rb combo. Included speakers are the 2x10 RBH in rockback cabinet. The sound is very warm and the bi-amp horn just "sizzles" with crisp slap tones of treble. imho
 
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I love my GK 410 RBH, it's deep, punchy, loud and just sounds great. I also love my GK NEO 412, which is a bit smoother, but every bit as awesome. I'd go for 2 x 410 RBH for sure. Nothing boxy or brass about them. Just awesome. And heavy. 410 RBH is as heavy as my NEO 412.
 
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Some great insight here in the comments.
I should add, if you are planning on upgrading to a GK RB head, the RBH cab could take advantage of the BiAmp system with a 4 pole speakon. That's the signature GK tone.

I personally would love that setup for my RHCP tribute band but will pick the Aguilar any other day of the week, for the tone and for the weight.
 

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