Aguilar AG700 Vs. Mesa D800+ need feedback

[Lemur Bassman]

It's great to have plethora of great class D bass amps available cause the way you feel bout that subway is the way I feel about every amp Aguilar makes from DB750/751 down to the TH350 and everything in between . Tried subway TT800 Hated it from jump … too many knobs … too many toggle switches … and not good for ole skool funk and r&b imo

I, myself, like a "deep" low-end and not just a sprinkling. So, I have to agree that the review was very good, but reading between the lines of what everyone is saying...those who want more of a "deeper" low-end should consider the Aguilar over the Mesa Boogie.

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

First, I thought your review was very well written, It also matched my own experience playing the AG. As for the deep switch, I found it a bit overwhelming too and couldn't understand why as the bright switch seemed a little more useful.

After playing it I noticed in the specs that the deep switch provides 6 dB boost staring at 250 HZ. I wonder if this broad low-mid and low boost might require some EQ trimming to get in reined-in, but didn't have an opportunity to go back and try it out again.

I came away with the impression that Aguilar was going for a more direct competitor (than the TH) to the GK and Mesa heads while still retaining some of their signature tone. I got the sense it would work well in rock or modern country band, but didn't quite have the versatility/subtlety designed into the SW heads.

I realise this is old post, but ..
I have a AG700, I use the deep switch, mainly with 10" drivers.. currently a pair of Bergantino NXV 210s. When I use the deep, i usually (stage dependant), set low mid at 10 o'clock. With the shelving boost , and a slight cut at 300 Hz, it's punchier than flat. Again, I will state, it really depends on the stage I'm on.

 

[craigmack1979]

Maybe the TT-800 wasn't the right choice for you is you don't like many knobs... there are models with less knobs too which might have been a better choice?

correct till I played DB751 … AG700/TH700 Aguilar… Bartolini and Darkglass tone capsule speak my language . That tone capsule is beast !!!

 

[Old Ozzie Guy]

correct till I played DB751 … AG700/TH700 Aguilar… Bartolini and Darkglass tone capsule speak my language . That tone capsule is beast !!!

I have a Sandberg that is fitted with an active pre, with bass, low mid, high mid., similar to the darkglass. For me, these eq settings make a huge improvement to the standard b/t, or b/m/t. Just more real world usable.

 

[Lammchop93]

I was able to finally test both the Aguilar AG 700 and the Mesa D 800+ with my Acme Low B2 series III. I was super impressed with both amps. Great sounding amps. Here is my short view of both amps.

Aguilar AG700
I find the Aguilar AG700 to have a great sound, punchy while maintaining clarity. The amp has that nice warmth to the sound that fills perfectly. The bright and deep switches are great; the highs are exceptionally good, not too much sizzle in the sound, however, in my opinion, the deep switch felt like it gets a little bit too thick in the low end, I would never use it. I really love the sound of this amp. There two things that I found to be disappointing are; the fan is very loud and stays on all the time and is missing the Aux-in and a Headphone jack option. I would use this amp for life setting not so much for practice at the house as the fan can be annoying.

Mesa D800+
I just got the Mesa D800 plus. Wow, what an incredible amp, super versatile, punchy, and clean sounding. I am just blown away the sound and versatility of this amp. I can't believe I have neglect to test this amp for years. The bright and deep switches are great; the highs are exceptionally good, incredibly low sizzle sound, the deep switch is outstanding, just enough low end to fill the room and still maintain the punch and clarity. The fan is very quiet. It has the Aux-in and Headphone jack options. This amp is an awesome amp for both life settings and practices at the house.

In all the amps that I have try to match with the Acme Low B2 series III; Markbass Little mark III, TC Electronics Staccato 51, Aguilar AG700, EICH T1000 the Mesa D800 plus took the trophy. I am returning the Aguilar AG700 to the GC tomorrow and the Mesa is a 100% keeper.

I believe the new v2 Aguilar ag700 does have a headphone jack and aux in.