NAD! Orange Terror TB500h / Compared to Aguilar TH500 - Page 3

astack · #41 12-03-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GRoberts

Totally agree Ryan! Even with the deal I can get on one ( $650 ), there are a LOT of very nice 1x12 boxes that sound as good, if not better. Isobaric or not, the SP212 is good, but not a game changer. In fact, that design is quite dated.

If I was still rocking the TB, I'd inquire about one of these:

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/185621-matamp-2x12-sold/
http://www.matamp.co.uk/matamp-212-bass-cabinet/

In orange would be a niiiice match. Oh and they *should* sound good, too.

**tommyr01** · #42 12-03-2012, 09:31 PM

I gotta chime in for some Orange love!

I love my TB500 so much I had to by two so I have one as a back up ...I run it through a Carvin BRX 4/10 and I can honestly say that every time I play live, I get compliments on my sound.....I have an SP212 at home that I use for small practices, I like it a lot but I agree on the price point being too high, luckily I got it used....great sound though and pairs up perfect with the TB500.

The absolute best sound I have had so far was at the Phoenix GTG when I played my TB500 through RPSands fEarful 15/15/6/6.....Oh My God!!! I almost died when I heard that...Gary knows what I'm talking about........I will own that one day Ryan! ....just saying

GRoberts · #43 12-04-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyr01

I gotta chime in for some Orange love!

I love my TB500 so much I had to by two so I have one as a back up ...I run it through a Carvin BRX 4/10 and I can honestly say that every time I play live, I get compliments on my sound.....I have an SP212 at home that I use for small practices, I like it a lot but I agree on the price point being too high, luckily I got it used....great sound though and pairs up perfect with the TB500.

The absolute best sound I have had so far was at the Phoenix GTG when I played my TB500 through RPSands fEarful 15/15/6/6.....Oh My God!!! I almost died when I heard that...Gary knows what I'm talking about........I will own that one day Ryan! ....just saying

Hey Ari! Good to see you weigh in. I would not have given the Orange a listen had I not heard your music man SR through it, then played thru your TB500 at the Az GTG. Then, when I demo'd one at a gig, I was sold.

Now that I've got a few gigs under my belt with the Orange TB00, I am truly getting tones and sounds I never had before. Stunning, magnificent classic tone! Thx my friend!

mikenel169 · #44 12-08-2012, 10:02 AM

Well i got her yesterday! This little thing is awesome, super light and the tone is great. I only tried it out yesterday for a little bit at my bands practice space but will be playing it more later today.

mikenel169 · #45 12-08-2012, 03:32 PM

its official i love this thing! Just one question, Is it normal for the to light take 1 second to turn on once switched to standby? When i first received the amp, it took about 1 second to turn on, i never had an amp do this before which is why i am asking.

Eublet · #46 12-08-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenel169

its official i love this thing! Just one question, Is it normal for the to light take 1 second to turn on once switched to standby? When i first received the amp, it took about 1 second to turn on, i never had an amp do this before which is why i am asking.

Yes, particularly with tube heads.

GRoberts · #47 12-08-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenel169

its official i love this thing! Just one question, Is it normal for the to light take 1 second to turn on once switched to standby? When i first received the amp, it took about 1 second to turn on, i never had an amp do this before which is why i am asking.

Yes, the delay of pilot lamp is standard. Glad you LOVE it! Not surprised at all. It kicks major ass! I'm gigging tonight again and can't wait!

mikenel169 · #48 12-08-2012, 05:19 PM

thank god i was getting nervous! Yea it kicks serious ass, good luck at tonight's gig!

countrybass007 · #49 12-10-2012, 07:38 PM

I love my Orange TB500, it's utter simplicity makes it the easiest amp I've ever used to get a good sound at any venue.

mikenel169 · #50 12-10-2012, 07:45 PM

I have to come clean............i just sold mine

I just couldn't get the sound i was looking for in the mix with my band. This amp kills just not for me unfortunately.

GRoberts · #51 12-11-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mikenel169

I have to come clean............i just sold mine

I just couldn't get the sound i was looking for in the mix with my band. This amp kills just not for me unfortunately.

Have to use what works for you. Once upon a time, I might not have liked he Orange TB 500 at all. Musical style, instrument, tonal preferences all factor in.