discreet Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 [quote name='throwoff' timestamp='1390904471' post='2351002'] I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the hilariousness of the name yet. [/quote] I find your lack of faith disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1390905372' post='2351013'] I find your lack of faith disturbing. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 500 version is goin to be called CP3O Coats on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 £300 for a small wooden box? Having a laugh aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1390867645' post='2350831'] think is i dnt think it will be mega "markbass" hi fi i can see a lot of metal bassists going for it, im also thinking there might be a trick or two on the back as there still no pictures, that i can find. andy [/quote] Possibly, Orange might be trying to move in on the EBS/GK/Mesa/Hartke using metal people. I just don't see Orange offering a really extensive eq system that you tend to get with such amps at a similar price point. If the blend is awesome though, it might render any other criticisms meaningless though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1390905372' post='2351013'] I find your lack of faith disturbing. [/quote] [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1391038981' post='2352690'] Possibly, Orange might be trying to move in on the EBS/GK/Mesa/Hartke using metal people. I just don't see Orange offering a really extensive eq system that you tend to get with such amps at a similar price point. If the blend is awesome though, it might render any other criticisms meaningless though. [/quote] True, it does appear they are venturing into Mesa territory, but this is no M-Pulse 600 - lacks the big EQ section and (Han) Solo channel... I'm off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I wonder if it has two channels - a bright side and a dark side On a serious note - At that price point, Orange seem to be underestimating the competition... Wookie error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1391065712' post='2352780'] I wonder if it has two channels - a bright side and a dark side On a serious note - At that price point, Orange seem to be underestimating the competition... Wookie error [/quote] haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 When did they start putting bass amps in biscuit tins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m__zJ-euhk sounds bloody good! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sounds good, a bit similar to the dark glass b3k. However, to big for what it is, to expensive for what it is ands the weight is rediculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Well I don't know... Maybe there's big transformer iron in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391124457' post='2353687'] Well I don't know... Maybe there's big transformer iron in there... [/quote] Technology today should maor that pointless and cheaper. The 1000watt OTB is what, 6 kilos? Proof will be in the pudding though, hopefully these will appear in the flesh soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1391165596' post='2353929'] Technology today should maor that pointless and cheaper. [/quote] Pity - it would have been good for metal. *Sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1391165596' post='2353929'] Technology today should maor that pointless and cheaper. The 1000watt OTB is what, 6 kilos? Proof will be in the pudding though, hopefully these will appear in the flesh soon. [/quote] true however the terror only has 2 pre amp tubes, the ob1k has basically 2 pre amps it appears, and thats where the weight has come from is my guess. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Love it but 2 problems: 1. The cost 2. My hatred of all things Star Wars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1390849736' post='2350389'] These are up on GAK for order now. 1599 for a sleeved one and 1299 for the normal rack mount. Me want. [/quote] £300 for a wooden sleeve? They have to be kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1391167497' post='2353972'] true however the terror only has 2 pre amp tubes, the ob1k has basically 2 pre amps it appears, and thats where the weight has come from is my guess. andy [/quote] So adding an extra pre-amp takes the weight up by 15Kg? This amp looks like a Marketing-driven clusterf***. All the [i][b]worst [/b][/i]features of both the AD200 and the OTB in one neat, over-priced package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1391170079' post='2354010'] So adding an extra pre-amp takes the weight up by 15Kg? This amp looks like a Marketing-driven clusterf***. All the [i][b]worst [/b][/i]features of both the AD200 and the OTB in one neat, over-priced package. [/quote] ill admit its heavy, when you say worst features? andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1391170363' post='2354017'] ill admit its heavy, when you say worst features? andy [/quote] I assume the lack of valves and the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1391165596' post='2353929'] Technology today should maor that pointless and cheaper. The 1000watt OTB is what, 6 kilos? [/quote] That's a whole other thread!* [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1391170363' post='2354017'] ill admit its heavy, when you say worst features? [/quote] I think he means that it still has the weight of the AD, yet none of the benefits of big iron*. Lose/lose. *Many consider that a class D power section is inferior to a big heavy valve/mosfet one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1391171022' post='2354026'] I assume the lack of valves and the weight. [/quote] [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1391171196' post='2354029'] I think he means that it still has the weight of the AD, yet none of the benefits of big iron*. Lose/lose. [/quote] Both right, plus it has the really rather tinny look of the OBT which totally belies what a great-sounding amp it is. Worst of all though is that there doesn't actually seem to be a benefit involved here. I have an OBT because it sounds really very good given how lightweight it is. That makes it ideal for venues with access issues. I have a Matamp because the sound is so good that it justifies the weight. That makes it my first-choice amp. Where does the OB1 fit into this? The best it can hope for is sounding about as good as my Matamp (yeh, right), in which case I'll keep the Matamp thanks. Oh yes, and my Matamp cost less than that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 It just doesn't make sense for the market. And it' has a silly price tag. I do want to gear it for myself as I would have any weight if I thought it sounded the absolute best. Great stuff having two prea mps, but no eq for the 'overdrive' side. Also the dreaded front loading front switch, which won't come with the amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1390856453' post='2350591'] Everything about this is strange [/quote] everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunge666 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) If this was priced midway between the OTB's and the AD, I could see the point(ish). If I had a choice, an AD all the way. Until that choice is available, my OTB500 is doing a great job. Then again, it could be the best amp ever, that no one's heard yet? Edited February 13, 2014 by grunge666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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