ltswifty

[quote name='ltswifty' timestamp='1323699021' post='1465938'] I really don't know. It may be that the Reidmar runs out of steam quicker as you crack it above half gain. I couldn't really push any more it as it was already at the volume I use for playing live just below half way up and it must have been uncomfortable for the other people in the shop. It took me by surprise also. Really didn't show signs of strain work at the volume level that I need. It ran slightly warmer than the LMII, but still very cool. [/quote] The whole wattage rating figures thing just doesn't add up between brands to my eyes. I also have a Genz Shuttle 3.0. it's meant to be 300 Watts into 4 Ohms, but it is nowhere near as loud as the Reidmar. I took the lid of the Genz Benz and saw it used a Bang Olufsen IcePower power amp, that has a maximum rating of 200 Watts into 4 Ohms from Bang & Olufsen's spec sheet. Great sounding amp, but power seems somewhat over stated ;-)

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1323698380' post='1465926'] Hey, thanks for the review. That is so surprising that it was louder than the LMII. The LMII is 500 watts right and the Reidmar is 250 watts, How's that work then? [/quote] I really don't know. It may be that the Reidmar runs out of steam quicker as you crank it above half gain. I couldn't really push any more it as it was already at the volume I use for playing live just below half way up and it must have been uncomfortable for the other people in the shop. It took me by surprise also. Really didn't show signs of strain work at the volume level that I need. It ran slightly warmer than the LMII, but still very cool.

Did a comparison test on Sunday between the Reidmar, EBS TD650 and Markbass LMII, all going into a 4 Ohm EBS Proline 410 (not the cab I would use with it but, wanted a good 4 Ohm cab so I could just concentrate on the amp). Volume wise, I tend to gig with the LMII just below half volume into 4 Ohms and half gain with the TD650 again into 4 Ohms (with 2 Ohm obviously need less gain). I compared the volume of the Reidmar at half gain (input also half way up), and it was louder than either the LMII or the TD650 at the same settings. Must admit that surprised me, I don't know how that works out but that was what I found. So, for my playing needs, it is definitely loud enough. It still seemed to have quite a lot left in it, although I couldn't turn it up much further for very long as there were other customers in the shop and it was very loud. Tone wise it's pretty close to the TD650, but is obviously missing the drive section. It has that glassy EBS top end, but the bright control offered a little less gain than the bright control on the TD650. 10 O'clock on the TD650's bright control seemed to be about the same as 2 O'Clock on the Reidmar. Also, using the same bass, the input control has to be pushed up more on the Reidmar than the TD650 before the clip light comes on. So looks like the pre-amp gain might be a little lower. Compressor functioned well, sounded the same as the TD650 compressor as far as I could tell. The low end on the Reidmar seemed a little bloated/un-defined compared to the TD650. I found myself reducing the low frequencies, either on the bass guitar or on the Reidmar itself to get some low end definition back. The mid frequency sweep on the Reidmar is centred at 600Hz, while the TD650 is centred at 400Hz. After I had noticed that (doh), I had no problem boosting the low mid the way I like it. Dynamics wise the Reidmar did feel a little more compressed than the TD650, about the same as the LMII. It looks well made, with a nice metal casing. It's made in China, but quality of construction and finish looked good to me. Carrying handle on the side may be of some use? Overall I was pretty impressed, I shall be buying one.

Had a try of a working version yesterday, after the first unit they had in in Colchester was DOA. First impressions were good. To my ears has the EBS tone with the glassy bright control, compressor good also. Appear very loud for 250 Watts. I'm going back to try again today with my own EBS Proline 4x10. Also going to take in a Markbass LMII and my EBS TD650 so I can make better tone and volume comparisons. Will let you know how it goes.

I went into Colchester today to try one of these out (I use a TD650 and Pro Line 2000 cabs from Tonyf, heavy but can't find the same tone anywhere else). I've tried Genz Benz, TC (which I just couldn't get on with the sound of at all) and Mark Bass (which I still use as my lightweight setup). But nothing comes close to the EBS sound to my ears, I know it's personal taste. Worryingly, when they plugged it in it was DOA!! They are getting a replacement in this week, so will report back on how it sounds. Would be fantastic if they have that EBS tone in such a light and compact package, and hopefully it has enough punch. Price seemed pretty good too at £399. From what they were saying in the shop the demo unit they listened to was impressively loud for 250 watts, will reserve judgement until I hear it myself.