New GK Neo Cabs

[strke-fender]

Yes, a 350 watt head into a 300 watt speaker will work if you play with care and understand how easily you can destroy speakers.

In most cases, speakers are damaged due to abuse and and not excessive power ratings as long as the speaker holds together as designed.

Uncontrolled peaks/spikes in the power flowing into the speaker will cause violent movement of the cone that can tear the suspension, fold the cone, or burnout the voice coil from excessive excursion.

I certainly would not turn up a head with a greater watt rating to 10 just to test the speaker.

You can also destroy a 400 watt speaker with a 100 watt amp.

For example: I am powering a 400 watt 15" with a 100 watt amp. If I max the gain, master, and all of the frequencies, I would have a violent, clipping tone that would ruin my brand new speaker in a short time. Is the lack of control within the magnetic motor of the speaker that causes overpowered distortion to rip the speaker apart.

It's not unlike trying to get a car out of a snowbank by quickly jamming it in forward and reverse and flooring the gas in each direction with out even pressing the brake.

Your speaker is built to drive fast but everything needs control or you will lose it.

As you increase the master volume, if the distortion is coming from the speaker when the amp should be a clean tone, then you know you have that bad kind of distortion. Just back off any excessive frequencies and reduce the input gain and bass slightly to see if it clears up.

Anybody have this paring?

Neo 1x12 and MB2-500

If so can you provide details of its wattage handling and tonal possibilities?

 

[ljazz]

I don't have the MB2, but my 700rbII has comparable wattage. I have both the neo 112 and 212.

I don't think you have a whole lot to worry about. Just be careful. I regularly gig and rehearse with just the 112. When I play, everything really revolves around the cabinet choice I've made. Stay moderate with the controls, don't go crazy with the volume. If I'm not loud enough, then it's time to run the di to the board. If that wasn't really what I wanted, then I'll know to bring the 212 next time.

But really, that hasn't come up yet for me. The 112 is a loud little cab, has a nice full range tone, with just enough punch. The key is to know it's limits. You'll discover them as you play it more.

You've got yourself a nice little rig. Add another 112 or even a 212 later for more versatility.

 

[strke-fender]

I don't have the MB2, but my 700rbII has comparable wattage. I have both the neo 112 and 212.

I don't think you have a whole lot to worry about. Just be careful. I regularly gig and rehearse with just the 112. When I play, everything really revolves around the cabinet choice I've made. Stay moderate with the controls, don't go crazy with the volume. If I'm not loud enough, then it's time to run the di to the board. If that wasn't really what I wanted, then I'll know to bring the 212 next time.

But really, that hasn't come up yet for me. The 112 is a loud little cab, has a nice full range tone, with just enough punch. The key is to know it's limits. You'll discover them as you play it more.

You've got yourself a nice little rig. Add another 112 or even a 212 later for more versatility.

just what i needed to hear, thanks

 

[boombap]

Thank you KJUNG!!! You were right about the phasing. The MB150s' 12" and the Neo 115 III married perfectly even though the 15" is a whole lot louder. The 12" gives about 10 percent more volume to the rig and fills in the middle frequencies exactly where needed when the 15" gets a little weaker in the higher frequecies.

The tweeter is super loud and I keep it at 8 o'clock unless I'm around other musicians or at a gig. I know an 1001rbII rig would be perfect for large gigs but other that, I think I found the perfect rig for me. VERY versatile sounds that are easy too reach and a grip on the bass tone with power that excites you like getting a custom handmade bass when your other bass sucks.

This is exactly what I've been searching for and is only 150 watts, it's lightweight, SWEET, and Loud.

 

[KJung]

Thank you KJUNG!!! You were right about the phasing. The MB150s' 12" and the Neo 115 III married perfectly even though the 15" is a whole lot louder. The 12" gives about 10 percent more volume to the rig and fills in the middle frequencies exactly where needed when the 15" gets a little weaker in the higher frequecies.

The tweeter is super loud and I keep it at 8 o'clock unless I'm around other musicians or at a gig. I know an 1001rbII rig would be perfect for large gigs but other that, I think I found the perfect rig for me. VERY versatile sounds that are easy too reach and a grip on the bass tone with power that excites you like getting a custom handmade bass when your other bass sucks.

This is exactly what I've been searching for and is only 150 watts, it's lightweight, SWEET, and Loud.

Excellent! And yes, the MB150 for that nice mid punch, with a larger cab below it to fill it out and add volume is one of those mix and matches that sounds really good. Enjoy!