Major problem with my new Avatar 2x12

[iScott]

I would try a 1/4" speaker cable just to see if it makes a difference.

Ding, ding, ding! While I've only been able to test this at lower volumes in my apartment, when I used a 1/4" cable the sound is back to normal. Just for spite, I tried the SpeakOn again and it sounded like crap. I'll withhold my final judgment until I can crank it up.

Don't know if it's a situation where GK 1001 II heads just don't get along with certain cabs or what? It's really a goofy situation!

I believe you are correct.

 

[bassthumpa]

So, how did this turn out once you got to crank it?

 

[73jbass]

I was under the impression that a speakon is used on the GK amps for the biamp feature only.1/4 for full range.

 

[amos]

Glad you figured out the problem. It was interesting trying to guess what the problem was as I scrolled down, the second post suggested the speakon/biamping of the GK head being the cause, that sounded like the culprit.

Now I'm interested to know the differences between the two cabs you bought!

-David

 

[levis76]

If you want to use a Speakon cable with a GK head and a non-GK cab, you MUST use a regular Speakon cable, NOT the GK cable that came with the head. Your problem is exactly as stated before, the bi-amp outputs are both being fed to the drivers, which is not good for the head. Seeing as how the sub amp is much stronger than the tweeter amp, you run the risk of toasting your tweeter amp and possibly damaging the power amp. It sounds to me like you should sell that Avatar cab and stick with the GK at this point anyways. Avatars go pretty fast on TB.

 

[capnsandwich]

I had a similar situation with my B212. I emailed Dave and he said that something may have shaken loose on the input panel. I opened it up and nothing was loose. I found out the next day that it was my TubeWorks cab that had the loose connection. My band mates actually fixed it for me since I wasn't there at the studio at the time. It's something that happens sometimes when you put it in the back of a truck and bounce it around when you transport your gear. Usually it's an easy fix.

 

[kirkm24]

I used an Avatar 212 with my 1001 with no problem so I think it is just an issue with the cab and not the combination of the two. I now use a GK neo 212 but mostly because I just think it sounds better.

 

[Frankie Fender]

If you want to use a Speakon cable with a GK head and a non-GK cab, you MUST use a regular Speakon cable, NOT the GK cable that came with the head.

Exactly!

As we say in the computer field, RTFM!

 

[JoeVictim]

I would be interested to know if the first speaker was legitimatly blown since post 2 from bassmule advised the OP to not use the biamp speakeon cable that came with the head. Well, either way, after a speaker, crossover, and a lot of headaches, I am glad you atleast ended up with the cab you originally wanted.

 

[iScott]

Thanks for the extra input. I def learned a good bit from this experience.
I'll be putting the Avatar up for sale soon.

 

[iScott]

As we say in the computer field, RTFM!

Very true. Although even if I had, it probably wouldn't have made a lick'a sense to me.
Also, the SpeakOn cable I used wasn't GK brand. I didn't get one of those until I bought the GK cab.

 

[greenboy]

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