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Head to match 2 112's?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by superfunk47, Jun 28, 2008.

  1. Jun 28, 2008 #1
    superfunk47

    superfunk47

    Sep 9, 2007
    Looking at picking up a pair of Avatar 112's later this summer, and need a head to throw on there. I'm guessing it'll have to be pretty small (a la Markbass or Genz Benz), because I'll probably only take one of the 112's to smaller gigs, so it needs to fit on top of just one.

    Would you guys get the 112's in 4 or 8 ohm? Are there any good, small heads that will even go down to 2 ohms? Depending on the head, would I be completely underpowered just using one of the 112's at 8 ohms? :help:

    My budget for the head maxes out at around 700 clams.

    If it were you, what would you use with a pair of 112's?
     
  2. Jun 28, 2008 #2
    SpectorBass308

    SpectorBass308

    Feb 1, 2007
    Pasadena, CA
    Ive got the LMII and it works great and has tons of head room.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2008 #3
    superfunk47

    superfunk47

    Sep 9, 2007
    Anybody else? Anyone at all?
     
  4. Jun 28, 2008 #4
    wave rider

    wave rider

    Jan 5, 2005
    My impression was that both the MB and the GB had 4 ohm minimum loads so if you are looking to drive two cabinets, 8 ohm is the model to order.

    =wr=
     
  5. Jun 28, 2008 #5
    Nedmundo

    Nedmundo Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2005
    Philadelphia
    I use a G-K 700RB-II with two 1x12's. It's not as light as some newer heads (MarkBass, GB Shuttle, etc.), but it's no heavyweight, and it sounds fantastic. It's powerful enough that I've gigged many times with just one 1x12 cab.