New 4x10

[countshockula]

So, I finally fried my behringer 1x15. (It didn't like my GK 1001rb-II)
I'm thinking about an Avatar 410 @ 4 ohms. Any other suggestions in that price range?

 

[countshockula]

C'mon suckas! tell me 'bout your Avatars!

 

[illidian]

GK's Neo cabs aren't much more expensive than Avatar. Worth checking into.

 

[TheMutt]

I'd say that the Avatars look very tempting to buy (I'm considering 1 or 2 4x10's), but the GK 410 Neo would go great with your 1001RB-II if you wanted to use the biamp features of it. It's nice to be able to control the lows/mids and treble amp-side instead of using the passive attenuator. Main reason that I miss my 700RB-II/2001RB.

 

[countshockula]

honestly, my svt-III will probably be getting the lion's share of use.
My gk is really more for backup/winning the volume war when my guitard wants to start one.

 

[TheMutt]

You'd be better served with the Avatar then, the power handling is much higher.

 

[countshockula]

that's what I'm thinkin' besides, I don't wanna blow another cab.

 

[TheMutt]

Exactly. And the biamp feature of the GK 410 would be wasted money if you're not going to be using the GK head much.

 

[Kuchar]

My Avatar is everything that I hoped it would be and I highly recommend you that you stop doubting it and just buy it. You won't be disappointed.

 

[countshockula]

glad to hear it.

 

[totallybacan]

Technically, The GK is 200 w lower, but it was designed with the GK Head peaks in mind. Remember that you will most likely never be pushing the full 400-some watts of the SVT, since speakers start stressing much earlier than their thermal limits. THe GK comes with castors and is tolexed, so if ordered from RMC audio it will be only a little more than a tolexed avatar after shipping.

 

[TheMutt]

Castors shouldn't be a make or break point. If you need to roll everything around, get a cart like this one. It's much easier than having to lug everything around individually.

 

[totallybacan]

For the price point, neither should the power handling.

 

[Thornton Davis]

Have you checked out Genz-Benz 410 cabs?

You have a choice of their 410T-Uber Neodynium speaker cabs

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or

Their 410T XB-3 Series Ceramic speaker cabs.

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Both are excellent.

TD

 

[countshockula]

Actually, my svt-III is the non-pro so it's only about 350 watts

 

[fenderthrupeave]

caster can be bought from an hard ware store, if its an issue

 

[countshockula]

Another thought, a New neo 15" speaker can be had from Carvin for 100 bucks.
I'm still thinking about getting the Avatar, and also repairing my now useless 15" cab.
then I have two!
Come to think of it, I have two Eminence 12 inchers sitting in my workshop, anyone have a good design for a 2x12 cab?
Any experience with using Carvin replacement speakers?

 

[countshockula]

Have you checked out Genz-Benz 410 cabs?

You have a choice of their 410T-Uber Neodynium speaker cabs

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or

Their 410T XB-3 Series Ceramic speaker cabs.

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Both are excellent.

TD

From what i can tell, that's adding about 500 dollars over the Avatar. Just can't justify that. I mean, I've never paid more than 500 for a bass, or an amp.

 

[ReMmy]

good grief brother... just buy the avatar. I've been blown away w/ my gk 1001rb running my avatar 410 (8 0hm) and have been also running a hartke 410 (8 ohm) with it, but i'll end up smoking my hartke w/ these watts so i've been trying to decide if i want the avatar 212 or another 410 to go w/ my current one. but good God man, big, terrific sound! Also, you can't find better customer service should you need it (but you won't).

 

[countshockula]

Thanks Rem