Carvin BX500 Loudness

[Bass-4-God]

How loud does the Carvin BX500 get?

[rpsands]

500 watts into 4 ohms or whatever into 8 ohms converted to dB gain + the sensitivity of the cabinet, in theory. Roughly +27db gain max @ 4 ohms.

That's at 1w/1m, not taking into account power compression of the speaker.

So in lay terms it depends on the cabinets more than anything.

[Joe Nerve]

Originally Posted by rpsands

So in lay terms it depends on the cabinets more than anything.

Agreed. I use it with a Bergantino NV610, have played with a real loud drummers plus 2 heavy guitars and have still had headroom.

[Bass-4-God]

English please thank you. Sorry but none of that means anything to me.

[vinxbass]

I've played with some powerful guitarists and drummers and this head hasn't even come close to being drowned out, it's frick'n loud.

[RickenBoogie]

As with ANY amp, the loudness factor is completely reliant on the speaker cabs. A small 1x12 will not get loud, no matter the watts behind it, where an 8x10 can get loud with relatively low wattage.

[Thunder Pulse]

Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

Sorry but none of that means anything to me.

What kind of answer do you want? I doubt anyone here has put an SPL meter next to their cab while cranking the amp. It gets really frickin' loud.

[rpsands]

Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

English please thank you. Sorry but none of that means anything to me.

What part of "It depends on the cabinet you're using" don't you understand?

[BigOldHarry]

It get REAL loud. But not quite loud enough for some folks.

TRUE FACT.

[jeremyr]

This is the LOUDEST 500watt head i've EVERY played. Heck it beats a 750 watt amp that i've used before (i don't know how or why, but to my ears it was MUCH louded).

[Bass-4-God]

Was not trying to be technical or difficult just asked a general question. I do understand it depends on the cab, so thanks for the info. I asked the question the way I did because I value the opinions here on the forum and have learned alot. But what I do not understand is the fact that it has been suggested to search then ask, then I notice sometimes when it is asked others certainly not all make the one who has asked seem as though it is a stupid question. I thought this forum was designed to encourage and help as well as teach, sometimes I don't feel that. Didn't mean to go no but I know some people have diffrent opinions about sound and quality I thought it was a legitimate question. I wanted to here from some other users.

[lbwdog]

It can get brutal here but you gotta realize that was a very subjective question....

[vinxbass]

Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

Was not trying to be technical or difficult just asked a general question. I do understand it depends on the cab, so thanks for the info. I asked the question the way I did because I value the opinions here on the forum and have learned alot. But what I do not understand is the fact that it has been suggested to search then ask, then I notice sometimes when it is asked others certainly not all make the one who has asked seem as though it is a stupid question. I thought this forum was designed to encourage and help as well as teach, sometimes I don't feel that. Didn't mean to go no but I know some people have diffrent opinions about sound and quality I thought it was a legitimate question. I wanted to here from some other users.

No sense in getting your pants all in a bundle, everyone's take on what is loud is different. I understood what you meant and that's why I answered your question the way I did.

[gjbassist]

Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

How loud does the Carvin BX500 get?

I play in a classic rock band with a heavy handed drummer and guitarist with a Marshall stack. I usually never put the volume above 3 on indoor gigs and 4 outdoors. I'm using it in the 2x10 BR510N combo with a 15" extension cabinet. It is plenty loud!

[Bass-4-God]

That is why I asked I know it was subjective. I wanted to know what others thought. We read reviews on gear all the time and even though it may come from a professional so to speak even with research data it is still that persons opinion.
Correct me if I am wrong but some on here have made there purchases based on the opinion of those who have reported here as well. I have been seriously thinking of making that purchase but as I said I value the opinions of those here who might own one.

[jnewmark]

If loudness is your main concern, and I take it by that you mean lots of headroom, get the Carvin BX1500, and don't look back.

[BigOldHarry]

Originally Posted by Bass-4-God

That is why I asked I know it was subjective. I wanted to know what others thought. We read reviews on gear all the time and even though it may come from a professional so to speak even with research data it is still that persons opinion.
Correct me if I am wrong but some on here have made there purchases based on the opinion of those who have reported here as well. I have been seriously thinking of making that purchase but as I said I value the opinions of those here who might own one.

The problem is not how "Subjective" the question was but how "Vague". Ask "Does amp X get really loud?" - - Sure, if you drop it on dumpster from 100 feet!

A better question would be...

"I have a SWR 4x10 goliath II rated at 8 ohms. Will this amp power it enough to cover a hard-of-hearing guitar player with marshal half stack?" - -

So not only does it depend on the speaker (as well as the speaker brand and it's impedance rating), it depends the intended use. I have a 1x12 I used for practice at home that gets VERY low - according to my neighbors!

I guess my point is that if you don't want to get guff, think the question through a bit more before posting. Folks here *want* to help, they just don't like incomplete questions... like "Which bass is best for Metal!!!"

[Bass-4-God]

Understood, I have to Dr. Bass cabs that I bought from Pete Skjold before he moved from Texas. One 2X12 and one 2X10 both rated at 600 watts.

[rpsands]

It should be able to get quite ridiculously loud with both of those cabs.

[MooseLumps]

How does one a coke bottle?