Merton

I think that's a bit unfair on the LH series, it is a stonkingly good simple amp. As with all things there are plenty of people who like and plenty who don't but I don't think it falls into the Kilo or TX category

Strings and Things sending me a new one, excellent service

I run an ABM 500 through a VS212 cab and can destroy walls. They are fairly bass heavy amps and cabs so you have to be careful with eq and preshapes but they can sound absolutely incredible when set right. I think they'd benefit from a thumpinator or equivalent in front of them to remove some subsonic stuff.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1476465124' post='3154636'] Blimey, food for thought indeed! Seems like a superb cab on that basis! The thing that really interests me (and I'm truly not baiting BF owners intentionally here) is that these equal the Barefaced cabs for volume/loudness/dispersion or however you wish to phrase it. Of course, tone is subjective and others may prefer one over the other for that, but it's very interesting indeed that these equal or perhaps even outperform the Barefaced cabs/drivers in a real world setting, given how they claim they perform compared to similar speaker cabinets. How have Ashdown achieved this? [/quote] Careful Kev, you're seriously paraphrasing there. Kevin prefers the Ashdown but nowhere did he say that it equalled or outperformed for volume/loudness/dispersion etc. Also really worth bearing in mind Kevin's modded the cab so the standard RM isn't what's being compared here

The ICE module is the same as the one in the RM800. If you watch the last video posted Doug says it's able to be uprated due to increased cooling. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the 20% figure is correct based on the time scale as well

I thought it was just my stand which suffered, will see what Hercules say!

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1476135749' post='3151741'] I like a good Doug interview. He has so much time for his product users as well as media outlets. Damn nice fellow to chat to face to face too Interesting what he had to say about the Class D power module argument. Also cool that the digital circuitry for the switch can be upgraded in the future without modification to the amp! [/quote] Yeah he really comes across brilliantly in that. Nice guy, down to earth but with ideas to grow. Good stuff

WTs are a thing of beauty it has to be said

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1476124041' post='3151567'] Out of trial, so here comes trouble [/quote] Shitballs!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1476114313' post='3151431'] The TH500 pairs nicely with the Barefaced RetroTwo10, providing you don`t want crystal clear hi-fi highs. I have one - paired with the Four10 of the same range - and it`s a nice warm smooth sounding cab, and doesn`t break up much even when a fair amount of gain/drive is thrown at it. Unfortunately for me, I need that gain/drive so I`m switching cabs, but I`d happily recommend the Retro range to anyone wanting a warmer more traditional bass sound. And this doesn`t mean you can`t get highs with them, just not super-modern hi-fi highs. [/quote] Are your cabs going back to BF Towers or are they out of the trial period (and hence is it possible for me to get in trouble very soon...?!)

I love my Ashdown RM amp, but the ABM definitely has more ... well, you know If only Ashdown would make an ABM in the RM chassis. (Hint hint )

Oddly, when I order my One or Two10 I'm going to *demand* (hehehe) the same finish as in the Super Compact, I prefer it for life going in and out of vans

Nice

It doesn't exist without pictures

Is the tweeter switchable in the RM?

IMO the woolly thing is exacerbated by the cabs. Not that I am dissing them but if you pair an ABM or RM with a BF Super Compact or two you will be able to make any sound you want really. I don't dislike the cabs but I don't necessarily rate them in the way I love their amps.

I have the original RM800 head, and I did a review here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/268064-ashdown-rm-800/page__view__getnewpost My thoughts haven't changed really. I love it, but I also now have an ABM500 EVO which I also love and would say the ABM has a bigger bottom (ooooh errrr) if that's your thing.

No, the power is split by impedance, not the power handling of the driver.

[quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1474827473' post='3140861'] the fact that he still uses his original tuba,double and electric basses should be remembered each time GAS tempts us. [/quote] Shush now

Looks like an absolute cracker of a day, well done all involved and sorry I couldn't make it. Hopefully next year!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1474741635' post='3140206'] Today was a belter. I never win anything. Ever. Period. I am a very happy bunny right now (I would have been even happier had Chelsea not been thumped 3-0 by Arsenal!). Cheers to Alex for bringing the cabinet in for the raffle...it'll be making its gig debut with me tomorrow night in Basingstoke for the first of the Musicians Against Homelessness/Crisis I'm doing. Weeeeeeee! [/quote] Congratulations on the cab win! And thank god Arsenal finally remembered how to beat Chelsea haha

Hope you all had a great day

Bugger me just seen the Big One in the raffle prize. That's a top cab that is and a stonking raffle prize. Sadly the Ibby has now been sold pending payment but I can bring it along if we make it if anyone's still interested in having a nosey