Ampeg V-4B vs Fender Rumble 500: Perceived Loudness

[GreyBeard]

I have not tried the Rumble 500 yet, but I have tried the little combos, and if what you say about the Rumble 500 is true, it's the opposite of the combos, because they all sounded juiced in the lows and highs with knobs at noon. And I have the PF800, which is basically the same sound as the 500, and it sounds fairly flat with knobs at noon to me. And yes, I have compared it with known flat gear.

My comparison was with using the Rumble 500 and pf500 a/b through my BF15. I also have the Rumble 500 combo but, haven't done any comparisons with it. I just plug it in a play it.

 

[Giffro]

Incidentally toob is actually spelled tube, thought you'd want to know.

Pronounced in Australia as CHOOB..sometimes even referred to as VALVES lolll

 

[JKos]

if what you say about the Rumble 500 is true, it's the opposite of the combos, because they all sounded juiced in the lows and highs with knobs at noon.

Yes, the Rumbles have a mid dip with the tone controls at noon. That has been measured and is the same on all the models.

- John