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The weight does seem a big confusing. 7kg for a 500w class d is heavy. But, I suppose it looks like a much bigger amp, and it's not a heavy lift. But it's at least double the weight of its rivals. The vertical 4x10 at 32kg is confusing. I had a laney n410 with lavoce drivers which was superb and only around 23kg. Maybe they're not targeting the lightweight crew - fair enough - but then I dont really get what they're targeting here, unless they sound that identical to a class a/b or valve head and heavy cab that it's a weight saving on a 15kg head and a 65kg cab?

I got the answers back from Laney: 1. Is the 500 head a class A/B or class D output stage? "The DB500H uses a Class D output stage". 2. Does the head have a valve tube inside for the preamp or is it emulated? "The pre amp is an emulated tube sound". 3. What is the correct weight of the vertical 4x10? Is it 32kg? "The DBV410 weighs 32.7 Kg".

I've listed things. The options are good - free to list, and 5% of total sale if sold - but I havent sold anything yet!

Still no idea on the true specs of these. I've asked laney via facebook the following: 1. Is the 500 head a class a/b or class d head? (saying solid state doesnt help). 2. Is there a valve in the pre? Everything points to no, then reviews say there is. 3. Is the 4x10 really 32kg?

Theres all kinds of connector from what I've seen, 2 pole, 4 pole etc. I'm sure I had one on an old matrix 500 ukp amp.

In theory it's just another connector, like an iec kettle lead.

Yeh, I've had a few power amps using this fitting. Mainly pa amps. I like the 'click' reassurance it's in and you know it wont come loose.

Not so much a gimmick, but I also prefer Speakon type power leads instead of iec kettle leads

I like an amp to have different colour leds for different usages- volume - gain - eq - comp - etc

My gallien krueger have coloured leds to let you know if theres so called bad power coming into the amp. A flashing led for mute. Permanent led for on.

Is there a weight on the vertical 4x10? Andertons or pmt say 32kg, but laney are brilliant at low weight cabs, so that seems heavy? I've seen errors before though on websites, so just wondering.

I saw this very cab in pmt manchester. Weirdest cab I've ever seen. Couldnt work out if it was a bass cab, a hifi, a powered pa system etc - just one weird - but interesting - looking thing.

Yes - love that! That's a great visual aid.

That 4x10 off set vertical looks ace too!

Yeh, that's more what I was thinking of - things that make an amp stand out - trace's UV a great example - but are mainly aesthetic. Tuners etc are good because i suppose they can look cool in led form on the amp. Peak lights like on mixers, a big whacking lit up 10 sliders for eq etc etc

I agree. If theres any heft to those (and not just tone) that's a winner!

I like some gimmicks like the peavey mega which let you choose led colour of the knobs etc

Only 2 things I'd take from it: 1. Trust the sound guy/girl. Whether they're good or bad, it will drive you mad if you dont. 2. If you think theyre giving you a poor bass sound, dont take a 40kg svt head. A 2kg class d will do just fine.

Just thinking - what amp gimmicks that dont have any real effect on the sound - actually make you want to buy the amp, or think it's cool? Along the lines of: VU meter Striking leds etc Ultra violet light etc