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Euphonic Audio, Ashdown

rhythm

rhythm

Dec 4, 2005
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England
#1
Hiya,

Just wondering, has anyone got experience of Euphonic Audio equipment. I know several well known players use them (among them probably my favourite bassist Kasim Sulton). Ashdown is another brand who's equipment I'd like to try.

In theory (hopefully I'll have plenty of money soon), I'm thinking about getting either:

Euphonic Audio
'iAmp 800' head http://www.euphonicaudio.com/2005/products/iamp800.htm
with
2 'NM-410' cabs http://www.euphonicaudio.com/2005/products/nm410.htm

or

Ashdown
'ABM 900 EVO II'
http://www.ashdownmusic.co.uk/bass/detail.asp?ID=7
with
either 2 ABM 410T cabs http://www.ashdownmusic.co.uk/bass/detail.asp?ID=14
or
2 ABM 414T cabs http://www.ashdownmusic.co.uk/bass/detail.asp?ID=108


Would I be able to use just the 1 cab when using a second one is not necessary, or would the power from the head be too much for a single cab to handle? Sorry to ask these questions but I'm not too up to date with this ohms business etc!

Cheers.
 
#3
rhythm said:
Just wondering, has anyone got experience of Euphonic Audio equipment.
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Oh, I don't now sir. I think a couple guys around here have tried them. :D

Seriously, yes they are well made and sound wonderful. You're thinking of running TWO NM-410's with an 800? Yowsah! What kind of gigs do you have lined up?

-Mike
 
#7
Lots of people love the EA stuff, very "studio" hi-fi sound. Plenty of mids and highs without sacrificing the low end.

I've done some pretty amazing loud stuff with a pair of EA 2x10's . That 2x 210 stack puts out more low end than my old 1-18+4x10 stack did. Needs mucho power, but the rewards are awesome.

Randy
 
#8
Haven't tried EA, but I have played through Ashdown. Sounds good, and you probably won't be dissapointed, it is loud, full, slightly agressive and punchy, but there's better out there. To me, Ashdown is very good, and I'd always be happy to play it again, but it's not the best. Good luck
 
#9
I am a huge EA fan (though certainly not unimpressed with Ashdown gear!), and I would say that an iAMP 800 with two NL-210's should be able to handle about any conceivable gig (at least those where you are not playing a stadium without PA support!). That said, I'd love to hear two NM-410's!!! :bassist: :D

Do a search on EA and my username, and you'll probably find plenty. ;)

Tom.
 
#10
I gotta say the Ashdown ABM stuff is about the best I've heard in a long time ( atleast for what I play) . I use a 500 EVO II driving a (power hungry) SWR 8x8 cab and it's SVT like. It's about the only rig my band members like me to use. The Ashdown doesn't even breath hard pushing that cab. I've been very impressed with the EAs too. Seems like you have a good plan .
 

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