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DNA DNS-410 Review

#21
I have had a DNA 4-10 for a month now. I agree with everything the review has mentioned.
Prior to getting this I have had an Accugroove El Wappo (still have it) which for me was the Holy Grail.
The DNA does the El Wappo in!
I couldn't believe it!
Its quick response is amazing, every note on my AV-LG-5 just rings out. I can go on and on, but this cab really sounds great.

My only complaint are the handles - this cab has wheels,and I have a cart, but it requires 2 people to hoist it vertically, not because of the weight but because of the position of the handles.

That said, it sounds so good that I will put up with it.

I have met David many times at the NAMM shows and have owned this Eden equipment. He is a great guy and stands behind his gear 110%. I'd love to hear the other cabs in his line.

Give these cabs a try they are the real deal!
MG
 
#22
I just got my DNS 410 yesterday. It sounds unbelievable! I love the clarity and quick response! I tried a few different cabs before this, but the response and the punch from this cab stood out to more more so than any of the other cabs i tried.
I actually love the placement on the handles. It's a little tough to carry it a long distance, but it does force you to use your arms more than your back (at least it does for me). They also make it easier to get into my car than cabs with handles on the side.
The control on the tweeter is great. Not crazy drastic, but you can definitely hear a clear difference when you turn it. I also really like it on the front of the cab.
 
#23
Excellent my friend... You've made a wise choice!

I just bought the Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine (bought the DNA 410 earlier this year), and let me tell you this marriage is made in heaven for a metal or jazz player. I play both and I've dailed in perfection for both styles. Amazing. Period.

All I need now is a 210 for home. I played the 210 at the Music Garage in Chicago and really liked that as well. For some reason they have them on clearance right now. Not sure if they are going to discontinue carrying them or what. If so, I don't know where I'd go to check em out in person. Im in Milwaukee, WI area.

Keep it up Dave!

-Tom Thorpe
 
#28
Orange Terror Bass 1000 + DNA DNS-410

I love this combo, and get nothing but complements on how awesome it sounds.
 

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#32
GregC said:
That might be the ultimate inflated spec rig!:hiding:
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LOL! True that!

I previewed this cab as well and found the tones very nice. To my ear it seemed to give a rather warm vintage tone that wasn't very aggressive in the low end. Not a bad sound indeed but still, not my bag. The weight coupled with the odd handle placement did also contribute to my walking away from it. I suppose one could put their own handles on the sides but that's just a PITA when these things cost top dollar in the world of 410's.

I'll add that I'm a D410XLT4 user for many years so I'm used to the Eden grunt of which the DNA has none. Again, not a bad thing, just wasn't what I felt I needed at the time.
 
#33
I currently play the 210 and the top loaded handles make it easier to carry by myself. The cab is well balanced too, so carrying it a long distance is simple. The 210 by itself is crazy loud on stage.

The 410 is nuts. I think it easily out volume's the Ampeg 810e. Don't know about the 137db spec, but hey, it's probably at 1khz anyway. The cab can push some major air for sure.
 
#35
Yes, the specs are obviously inflated, to the point they are physically impossible. Note that doesn't mean it sounds bad, it simply means it cannot do what it claims to do.

A word about handle placement....those don't make any sense unless it is a 2-man carry each and every time. If it needs a dolly for one to move it by themselves it should come with one. The dolly still doesn't help a dead lift.

Handles go on the sides where you can get down and lift with your legs. They should also be positioned front to back where the cab is balanced at the very least. It is preferrable to place them so the box wants to tip into your chest just slightly. This helps with stairs, uneven ground, etc. A box of that size and weight that wants to fall away from you is another recipe for throwing out backs. Even being balanced still makes you top heavy and a slight lean forward will make your body want to keep falling forward thus making the back muscles strain even harder trying to straighten you up in addition to holding the box.

It's all about weight, leverage and balance and those handles are about the worst you could do to somebody trying to carry this thing themselves.

I can totally see that as being a deal breaker for some people. It doesn't matter how good it sounds if you either can't move it or get hospitalized trying.
 

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