Please help...GK SBX Model Speaker Replacements

[Bassist31787]

Hello, fellow bassists.

I am looking for some opinions on new speakers to customize my GK rig. Currently, I play a MarkBass SD800 head through a GK Full Stack (4x10 and 1x15 SBX models).

I know GK has replacements for these cabs on their site, but I really want to make it a lively rig without going crazy on price (looking to spend no more than $125 per speaker).

I'm leaning on this forum's expertise as I am a novice when it comes to understanding all the logic behind how the system is supposed to be setup. Any opinions are welcome. Thank you much!

Here are the specs to the cabs that make up the rig:
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[B-string]

The SBX410 is sealed so that will limit the speaker choices down some.

 

[Bassist31787]

Do you know of any speakers that have been used in such a rig? I've got to imagine there are some good quality speakers out there so I'm not dependent on the GK stock speaker model.

 

[smogg]

Generally the manufacturer has already selected what it feels are the best speakers for their box. What are you trying to change? What is it that you not like or are trying to achieve?

 

[B-string]

These would be my first choice (IMO) http://www.eminence.com/speakers/speaker-detail/?model=Legend_B810
$75. plus shipping? http://www.usspeaker.com/homepage.htm

 

[RickenBoogie]

Generally the manufacturer has already selected what it feels are the best speakers for their box. What are you trying to change? What is it that you not like or are trying to achieve?

This. If you don't like the cabs you have, why not sell them off and buy some you do like. Also, just fyi, a set of matched cabs will outperform a mixed 410/115 rig in every way.

 

[acmebass]

These would be my first choice (IMO) http://www.eminence.com/speakers/speaker-detail/?model=Legend_B810
$75. plus shipping? http://www.usspeaker.com/homepage.htm

That's a 32 ohm speaker, B-String. Big mistake.

Use the manufacturer's exact replacement.

Andy

 

[B-string]

That's a 32 ohm speaker, B-String. Big mistake.

Use the manufacturer's exact replacement.

Andy

G-K uses 32 ohm drivers for the 8 ohm cab, 16 ohm drivers for the 4 ohm. All G-K cabs are only wired parallel.
Mistake is not mine if he wants a non OEM replacement.

Andy?

 

[acmebass]

G-K uses 32 ohm drivers for the 8 ohm cab, 16 ohm drivers for the 4 ohm. All G-K cabs are only wired parallel.
Mistake is not mine if he wants a non OEM replacement.

Andy?

I'll trust you on this. I never heard of anybody using 32 ohm drivers besides Ampeg.

My mistake, apparently.

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