Genz Benz NEOX 212T Bass Cabinet (600 Watts, 2x12")

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While 2x12 inch speakers at 600 Watts is more than enough oomph for most applications, this cab features dual edge porting for improved sound projection.

A compact, dual 12 in. design that drives with the heart of a 4 x 10 in. enclosure. The coupling of the 2 neodymium loudspeakers along with the X porting of the cabinet combine to project round, solid, explosive performance on any stage.

The lightweight design, "Edge-Lift" handles and tilt-back casters make traveling with this Neo a breeze.

GNX 12300 Neodymium Loudspeaker
Genz Benz's custom designed 12 in. neodymium cast frame loudspeaker is rated at 300 watts RMS and utilizes a 2 1/2 in. aluminum edge-wound high temperature voice coil. The 7 oz Neodymium magnet assembly is encased in a large heat sink structure for exceptional cooling. The paper cone, spider and dust cap have been calibrated to deliver the low frequency support and mid range articulation that today's bassist demand.

Matched Power & Performance
Both NEOX cabinets are designed in power & performance to match Genz Benz's GBE 400 & 600 bass heads. Both NeoX models are the exact footprint of Genz Benz's EZ-SLV carrying cases for Genz Benz's bass heads.

Dual Edge Porting
Integrated into the cabinet design is a unique "Dual Edge" porting system which places a shelf port in each corner of the baffle face, forming an "X" across the radiating surface of the enclosure for increased low frequency support and projection.

Power handling RMS: 600 W

Frequency +/- 3db: 42-18K Hz

Sensitivity 1W/1M: 101 db

Nominal impedance: 4 ohm

Crossover point: 4 kHz

Connections: 1/4 inch and Speakon

Weight Lbs.: 62

Dimensions HxWxD: 31 in. x 21 1/4 in. x 16 1/2 in.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-941-0705

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted June 15, 2008 by a customer from telkomsa.net

"GENZ-BENZ NEOX-212T ... GO AND GET IT!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
As mentioned I have been looking for a cab that could produce the sound I had in my head - somewhere between a mix of 10" and 15" speakers. This cab has got it. I won't change in a long time - maybe just add another to be cool!

Sound
I had 15" and 10" cabs played on either their own or hooked up. I tried all the well known brands that I could lay my hands on. As I use 6-string basses (Yamaha TRB & Cort) mainly and cover all types of music I was looking for that inbetween sound that covers the entire frequency spectrum. This is it! I have an Eden WT550 Traveler on top of it. This cab has all the low mid growl without losing the tops or the bottoms. You can go from clean to downright dirty. Cut the mids on the bass a little and the slap tone is second to none. It is loud as hell and heavy on the ears. Live it cuts through the mix and sounds good whether you stand in front or next to it. I guess that's what we all look for in a decent bass cab!

Features
This cab is light! It contains cast frame neodymium speakers which are super powerful yet light due to the smaller but more powerful magnet. It is rated at 600w RMS at 4 ohms. That means you will get all the headroom out of your amp as well. The grill is solid and "bowed" which means it won't easy be kicked in. At the rear it has one Speakon and two normal jacks as well as the tweeter control. The tweeter in particular and crossover freq was well selected and the sound read more is never screechy! That all you need anyway.

Ease of Use
As mentioned it is easy to dial in just about any sound on this cab. The corssover freq and tweeter works very well - you can turn it flatout and still it won't be over the top. I have mine set 75% up. With an active bass by cutting the mids and adding a little bass here and there you can go from a rock sound that will knock over walls to a clean slap sound without touching the amp. Great stuff. I just love my Genz-Benz ... out goes the alu speakers and others!

Quality
Certainly compared to the other products I have used this cabinet is very well made. All screws were tight except for the two jack inputs one the rear. But then again they were not that loose that they would have inscrewed themselves. The carpet covering, corners, handles with metal inserts and wheeels are all cool. Basically the cab is so light that I rather just pick it up and carry it!

Value
Fairly expensive cab but then again compared to other serious name brands, it is acceptable. It is powerful and has all the latest mod cons we want. So yes, I am happy apying for it.

Manufacturer Support
None needed and I don't think I will need it.

The Wow Factor
Looks don't bother me - the sound is what counts and the cab has it written all over it!

Musical Background:
Active musician for 36 years

Musical Style:
All of it!
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