SWR Difference

[elwaupo]

What is the difference between the SWR "X"/Goliath line of amps/cabinets and the "Workingmans" line of amps and cabinets?

[yamaha]

HUGE

X series are pro quality amps, top notch. Not my favorite voicing, but still quite good.

Goliath are some of my favorite cabs of all soundwise, but just too big & heavy for me. I used to have a 8x10 megoliath parked in my Heavy Metal band's Jam room, and a 6x10 Goliath sr parked in another band's rehearsal room. Loved them both. But gigged with my bergantinos. Now I use Markbass almost exclusively.

Workingman (old series) are just ok. Working pro (new series) are much better. Not sure there's much of a difference in speakers of those two series, but the workingpro amps are much better than the workingman's. Versatile, loud, good stuff.

[David1234]

To me, the big difference is the valve preamp in the higher model amps, and the better efficiency and performance of the higher model speaker cabs.

I now use a single GoLight quad box for most band shows, which is surprisingly loud and a reasonable weight.

[vin*tone]

I believe the WM series is particle board vs Ply in the Goliath series.... I think

[chadds]

WM have stamped speakers rather than cast.

If you have a choice by the Pro gear used!

I'm a fan but the X series not my tone goal. The same amp without the effects sounded really nice to me.

[TC.65]

How are the SWR cabs voiced, do they have a big deep lowend or more punchy mids? I'm interested in these cabs but none of my local shops carry them.

[fenderslaper]

I have a goliath III. I would say punchy mids, which I like. When I want big deep bottom I go for my 18".

[JazznFunk]

I have been playing my Workingman's 2x10 and 1x15 cabinets for over 6 years now (and have 2 older Workingman's 12 combos as well) that function just fine and sound great. They have seen lots of use (and abuse unfortunately) and still sound as good as the day they were new. I use the cabs with Eden heads and have no complaints. Sure, they are heavy and don't have the same 'mojo' that the pro series has; but they are rugged, sound great, and have never failed me, and have gotten rave reviews from engineers for the recording sessions I've used them on. I've gotten some particularly positive feedback on the midrange characteristics of the mic'ed signal from the cabs, but they still have the 'hi-fi' SWR character. They do not, however, sound exactly the same as the pro stuff. Use your ears to decide if you like what they offer. For me, the Eden heads with these cabs sounds great. YMMV. The Workingman's series has been discontinued so long now that it's been pretty much forgotten in the 'hot-fresh-n' now' environment of product marketing. It's still solid equipment.

...As an aside, I own an all-stock 1989/1990 Eden-era Goliath 4x10 as well. In some instances, I like the Workingman's stuff better!

[TC.65]

Originally Posted by fenderslaper

I have a goliath III. I would say punchy mids, which I like. When I want big deep bottom I go for my 18".

Thanks that's what I was hoping to hear i'm looking for a new cab to pair with my Genz Benz Streamliner. It looks like it might be between SWR and G-K.

[AdamR]

I have a workingmans 4X10T cab. My only complaint is that its 98lbs

[elwaupo]

Great information guys, thanks)

[Isotonic]

Workingmans 12. It's not enough for rock drums but to accompany a guitarist it is perfect. I think it has a fantastic tone. It can be a little noisy, but it probably needs the electronics refreshed. I have had some great gigs with it. I won't be letting mine go anytime soon.