• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

EBS launching new micro amp - Reidmar

#41
I'm a big fan of both EBS and Genz Benz, so this is all of interest to me. My main rig is actually an EBS ValveDrive preamp into a Shuttle 6.0 into a Schroeder 1212, and I think it sounds great. But I'll follow how the Reidmar does. Genz Benz is coming out with new stuff too, though, I think.
 
#43
chazsundance said:
emailed my EBS rep looks like the head will street for $499 in the states. The 1x12 cabs are $399 street usd.
Click to expand...

Interesting. EBS has always been very expensive in the states. That pricing puts this on the level of the lower end Ampeg or the Guitar Center Acoustic stuff.

I guess they are going for a 'mass market' thing over here. I think I paid $1,200 or more for my HD350 years ago in the states.

I guess the low power, etc. now makes sense. Kind of more their lower end line that happens to be relatively small and relatively lightweight, versus a micro in their higher end line.
 
#44
KJung said:
Interesting. EBS has always been very expensive in the states. That pricing puts this on the level of the lower end Ampeg or the Guitar Center Acoustic stuff.

I guess they are going for a 'mass market' thing over here. I think I paid $1,200 or more for my HD350 years ago in the states.

I guess the low power, etc. now makes sense. Kind of more their lower end line that happens to be relatively small and relatively lightweight, versus a micro in their higher end line.
Click to expand...

Luckily, for us in Norway the Reidmar is priced under the PF500 and the GK MB500.

My guess is that EBS is using the same kind of technology as TC (according to what they write at the web site), but EBS choose to give out the real power rates.
Some say 250W is too little, but we know 236W can sound like a lot of watts.
We will know sooner or later what the Reidmar is good for.
 
#45
This whole watts thing reminds me of comparing watt seconds from different strobe manufactures when I was a freelance photographer. I compared every brand I could find in a controlled environment. What was interesting is that most American manufacturers
such as Norman and Speedotron had these huge output ratings but when compared to the European brands such as Broncolor and Profoto it was obvious that not everyone had the same playbook. The Broncolor and Profoto had 1/2 the power rating on there power packs but put out significantly more light than the American brands. I bought Profoto. My respect for these companies increased dramatically. Better engineering and parts quality was a major reason. A lot can be said about audio gear as well. Pioneer says 300 RMS while Linn says 100. Guess which one is not only louder much also has much better dynamics?

Just my opinion.
 
  • Like
Reactions: AlexanderB
#46
IMO...

Think as the seller. They have the Fafner II, TD650 and TD350.

Apart from tastes and concepts, rating a new lighter and cheaper amp with more watts, and probably with a better sound, why would you go for those above?

It would be at least... uncomfortable
 
#47
Soliloquy said:
I just got my Reidmar today. I gotta say I'm very impressed with it. It's very well made, sounds really, really nice and is surprisingly very loud for 250 watts.

I suggest detractors try the amp before dismissing it because of its stated output power.

My SWR Headlite is rated at 400 watts. The Reidmar is far, far, far louder through my Acme Low B2.
I'd say that it easily compares with my F1.

I reckon that EBS are just being honest with their quoted specifications.
Click to expand...

+1000 plus not everyone likes amps that are the size of credit cards, so the fact that this amp is not as small as some other true micro heads is perfectly fine with me. I'm the type guy who would put rack ears on a micro head amp just to make it look bigger.
 
#51
Modulus1906 said:
Hey Kjung, have you played the Epi UL501 yet?:hyper:
Click to expand...

I had the pleasure of hanging at the booth when a couple of decent players took the piccolo and 501 through their paced. The build quality is first rate on both of them. I dug the class AB warmth of the piccolo very much. Reminded me of the Markbass LMIII. Warm, punchy, loud. The 501 was cleaner and crisper. Both were impressive. However, once I spent time with the new puma 500/900, I lost interest a bit
 
#52
KJung said:
I had the pleasure of hanging at the booth when a couple of decent players took the piccolo and 501 through their paced. The build quality is first rate on both of them. I dug the class AB warmth of the piccolo very much. Reminded me of the Markbass LMIII. Warm, punchy, loud. The 501 was cleaner and crisper. Both were impressive. However, once I spent time with the new puma 500/900, I lost interest a bit
Click to expand...

Darn you!!! You took me from final decision that the Piccolo will be my next amp to indecision and GAS for a Puma amp I've never evern seen. All in six sentences. ;-)

Off to search for Puma info......
 
#54
cybersnyder said:
Darn you!!! You took me from final decision that the Piccolo will be my next amp to indecision and GAS for a Puma amp I've never evern seen. All in six sentences. ;-)

Off to search for Puma info......
Click to expand...

The piccolo is a fine amp. Warm fat punchy. I just give the nod to the Puma regarding EQ power, size, weight and tonal variation. It would be hard for a decent player who wants a clean warm tone to not be happy with either of these
 
#55
KJung said:
I had the pleasure of hanging at the booth when a couple of decent players took the piccolo and 501 through their paced. The build quality is first rate on both of them. I dug the class AB warmth of the piccolo very much. Reminded me of the Markbass LMIII. Warm, punchy, loud. The 501 was cleaner and crisper. Both were impressive. However, once I spent time with the new puma 500/900, I lost interest a bit
Click to expand...

OK, cool. UL 501 versus Glock Blue Soul. Are they more alike than different, etc.? What's your take?
 
#60
Duke21 said:
Luckily, for us in Norway the Reidmar is priced under the PF500 and the GK MB500.

My guess is that EBS is using the same kind of technology as TC (according to what they write at the web site), but EBS choose to give out the real power rates.
Some say 250W is too little, but we know 236W can sound like a lot of watts.
We will know sooner or later what the Reidmar is good for.
Click to expand...

That is interesting. According to this site...

Sound Technology News Blog: EBS proudly presents the Reidmar 250, the first lightweight bass amp from EBS

... the Reidmar does not feature an automatic limiter, but is instead engineered to simulate natural amp distortion when pushed to its limits.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back