GK MB500 + OC OBC410

[nooooob]

Looking at getting whole new rig, anyone have any experience with these together or can give me any advice on whether they are a good match?Invalid Link Removed
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I am set on the GK head as they only take a 1u rack space. Would I be better with the mb800 though?

 

[iualum]

Thumbs up on the MB500. Excellent choice. Is the MB800 better? Well...yeah. Not that much louder, but the extra headroom is always nice. And it's able to drive 2 boxes better.

As for the 410, seems to me that you could do at least as good (or better) for less coin, likely a lot less.

 

[RickenBoogie]

Personal preference. I agree, you could get a 410 for a lot le$$.

 

[nooooob]

Thumbs up on the MB500. Excellent choice. Is the MB800 better? Well yeah. Not that much louder, but the extra headroom is always nice.

As for the 410, seems to me that you could do at least as good (or better) for less coin, likely a lot less.

Thanks for the advice! What cabs are you referring to?! Good wattage, 4x10

 

[bebass]

Why not get the GK neo410? Or better still, IMO, two of the GK neo 212's. Use 1 for smaller gigs and practice two for larger.
Personally, I would get the MB800; it is on my list. I plan to match it with the GK neo 212.

 

[brokencode]

This setup is very versatile. I'd like to have the extra headroom from the MB800, but the MB500 is all I'll ever need. The MB500 and the NEO 112 is my mini rig of doom. Sounds great! When I combine the NEO 212 with the NEO 112 is when the FUN starts!

MB500 -NEO 212 - NEO 112

MB500 - NEO 212

MB500 - NEO 112

 

[iualum]

Well, 1st, I'd look used. That goes for the MB500, too. But if you only want new & if you're set on Gear4Music, I think I might try the Laney Nexus NX410. I'm not 100% certain, but it may very well employ Celestion neo drivers. It's 320 Euro less. It's 800 @ 8 rather than 600, & like the Orange, it's also an 8-ohm box. This leaves you the option of adding another in the future for a 4-ohm total load. About the same dimensions. 15.5 Kg lighter (significant).

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[nooooob]

Have someone offering the orange obc410 at £300, am I right in thinking I wont get anything better for that money? (3rd hand)

 

[iualum]

Well that's a different kettle of fish entirely. The picture you painted was woefully incomplete.

 

[nooooob]

Well that's a different kettle of fish entirely. The picture you painted was woefully incomplete.

Yea this only just came up on ebay! Dude lives fairly near me

 

[nooooob]

Yea this only just came up on ebay! Dude lives fairly near me

The cab is 10 years old, fairly well gigged, worth 300?

 

[iualum]

The cab is 10 years old, fairly well gigged, worth 300?

To me, I highly doubt it. Well gigged likely means well worn, too. But to you? Only you can determine.

 

[nooooob]

To me, I highly doubt it. Well gigged likely means well worn, too. But to you? Only you can determine.

It has some definite wear and tear but the cones look good?

 

[robertebooker]

This setup is very versatile. I'd like to have the extra headroom from the MB800, but the MB500 is all I'll ever need. The MB500 and the NEO 112 is my mini rig of doom. Sounds great! When I combine the NEO 212 with the NEO 112 is when the FUN starts!

MB500 -NEO 212 - NEO 112

MB500 - NEO 212

MB500 - NEO 112

Love this set up... I have the mb 500.. Paired with epifani PS 112 as I play low volume gigs..

 

[pa010]

Hi, i have a GK700rb2 with a NEO112 cabinet, and i'd like to buy another cab.
Shall i take another GK NEO112 or spend a little more and take a GK NEO212? Will the combo NEO 112 + NEO 212 be unbalanced? Any comments/suggestions?

Thanks

 

[iualum]

Get another 112. If you think a 2 x 112 isn't enough, sell your 112 & do a 2 x 212 or 2 x 115.

 

[P-oddz]

I personally think the Orange is a good cab if you can get at used prices (as mentioned, new prices are quite high). I paid $500 for mine and I still think it was a solid purchase.

Pros:
Powerful, punchy, solid mid range

Cons:
Heavy, handles are not optimal placement so it's a bear to lug around.