Lozz196 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Absolutely loved it. I have the RM500 EVO II with two of the RM210 cabs that I got Ashdown to swap the speakers to Eminence Betas to increase power handling (for when I had an ABM1000). Anyway, this eve was the first time I’ve used them all together. We played at The Brook in Southampton, fairly decent sized venue/stage, but amp/cabs only needed for on-stage sound as everything goes FOH. I don’t like bass in monitors so started off with the amp on same levels I use at rehearsal thinking I might need to turn up once all was going and I was amazed, the sound was so big and full, with a real presence. It was angled towards centre of stage so if I drifted too far away the sound changed a bit, but on a 30ft wide/15ft deep stage I’d pretty much expect that from most set-ups. I went back to the RMs as I just can’t manage my ABMs anymore (gonna be up for sale on here soon) and considering this is supposedly a budget range the performance was far better than I’d hoped for. Sure I’ve had more expensive cones put in but even then it’s not exactly broken the bank. To say I’m chuffed would be an understatement. 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossHetherington Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I do like the look of the new Super Lightweight 210s especially as they come in a range of colours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I think Ashdown are really on to something with the RMs. They've 2 stellar amps now in the ABM IV and the new RM models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Another satisfied Ashdown customer here... Ashdown do not get the recognition that they deserve IMO. British built, well priced, great Customer service and VERY under-rated gear - seems like a not very closely guarded secret that should be more acknowledged. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 One of the best sounds I ever had from a non-valve amp was Ashdowns old Spyder series. Both the 330 and 550 heads sounded amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, Pow_22 said: One of the best sounds I ever had from a non-valve amp was Ashdowns old Spyder series. Both the 330 and 550 heads sounded amazing! I regret selling my Spyder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 For various reasons, many of us may have other amp preferences but there's obviously lots of love for Ashdown on here, which is great to see. I certainly share it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradfusion Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Sorry for a slight derail from the original topic but wondering of any Ashdown users/fans have tried the RM 410 Evo II super lightweight 4x10 cab yet? I cant find very much about it anywhere on the web... 21kg is a very manageable weight for a 4x10 and the price isn't bad either... I'm sure it probably sounds great but it would be nice to hear some real world feedback 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Tradfusion said: Sorry for a slight derail from the original topic but wondering of any Ashdown users/fans have tried the RM 410 Evo II super lightweight 4x10 cab yet? I cant find very much about it anywhere on the web... 21kg is a very manageable weight for a 4x10 and the price isn't bad either... I'm sure it probably sounds great but it would be nice to hear some real world feedback 🙂 I've posted a new thread with your wording. Hope you don't mind as I would like to also know if anyone has tried it. Edited November 13, 2019 by spyder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradfusion Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 34 minutes ago, spyder said: I've posted a new thread with your wording. Hope you don't mind as I would like to also know if anyone has tried it. Not at all 🖕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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