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Ok! Here's the problem

#21
If it's just a weight issue then GK NEO cabs come in around 50lbs, they also have the 4x12 (90lbs) and an 8x10 (110lbs) in the large one cab format.
If you've got the budget then have a look at a Barefaced Super Twin which is stupid loud, will take up to 1000watts but only weighs around 40lbs.
If you like loads of high and low end extension the Big Twin which is a bit heavier at around 50lbs and also stupid loud.
 
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Waltsdog said:
If it's just a weight issue then GK NEO cabs come in around 50lbs, they also have the 4x12 (90lbs) and an 8x10 (110lbs) in the large one cab format.
If you've got the budget then have a look at a Barefaced Super Twin which is stupid loud, will take up to 1000watts but only weighs around 40lbs.
If you like loads of high and low end extension the Big Twin which is a bit heavier at around 50lbs and also stupid loud.
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Just looked at the BFST and it looks promising. I'll be off to "Bass Central" in a couple of weeks and hopefully they have one I can try.
 
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joel406 said:
Not the BF but interesting. Not rated as powerful as I'd like though.

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Edit: I meant to quote Waltsdog
It's a Super Twin not the Big Twin. For the record with any one of my preamps and a Crest ST-2000 in Bridged mono mode (2400 watts/4 ohms) my two Big Baby's handle most of what the amp has to give and are as loud as I can imagine most would ever want.
 
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buldog5151bass said:
Paging @TonyP- for help with Neo GKs.
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Just my $.02 on the matter.
I tried just about everything...

There is loud and then there is loud with a tone you enjoy and/or works for your mix/musicial situation.

With those GK 410s you have, your not going to get that time with one of those fearful cabs. I'm not knocking them but they are not going to have that flavor.

Please note not all GK cabs sound the same.
My Suggestion is the NEO 212s (the NEO 410s are very deep)
The NEO 212s are 50lbs and you can do 95% of all gigs with just 1.

It works killer with the head you have.
 
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Another note

Don't get caught up in the numbers.
I used to and I will say this...Its BS to certain degree.
1 GK NEO 212 will cut through 2 loud rock guitarists and a drummer with 26" kick with no issues. At just 8ohms with the MB800. #straightdope
 
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I am very happy with my GK Neo 212-II. Got it used for $300 and it is a 4ohm variant. Had to replace the diaphragm on the tweeter, but that was only $17.

Pros: Cheap (lots of Neo 212s available used), easy to find parts, 50lbs, caster holes included (casters not included), can lug it up stairs by myself, 98% of the 410RBH sound for half the weight.
Cons: slight mid-hump compared to the RBH series.

Ended up downgrading from my 1001RB to a smaller head because it was way too much for my needs.
 
#35
Don't tell me how many watts a speaker will hold - tell me how many dBs it will put out continuously and how many watts I have to feed it to get that level.

Oh - please tell me the conditions a product is rated for and measured with. As a consumer, I want to know the honest truth about what I'm buying.
 

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