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Hello, Newbie here! Q's on M9

#23
Per above-I'd get the ser # and call Mesa to ask whether it's 600 or 900 and what, if any, updates have been done. If it's still under warranty they'll bring it up to spec for the shipping cost and you should be good. Amazing head....really amazing! I'd run from the PH1000 though, or flip it. I have heard (but not played ) it, and from out in the crowd it was mud. The design (mixed drivers, no crossover, single enclosure) is flawed and IMHO designed to appeal to those who think 15s provide low end and 10s punch, which is, simply, wrong. The 610 sounds amazing. I haven't heard the 810. Keep in mind Mesa cabs are tough but very heavy compared to much of the competition.
 
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lomo said:
Per above-I'd get the ser # and call Mesa to ask whether it's 600 or 900 and what, if any, updates have been done. If it's still under warranty they'll bring it up to spec for the shipping cost and you should be good. Amazing head....really amazing! I'd run from the PH1000 though, or flip it. I have heard (but not played ) it, and from out in the crowd it was mud. The design (mixed drivers, no crossover, single enclosure) is flawed and IMHO designed to appeal to those who think 15s provide low end and 10s punch, which is, simply, wrong. The 610 sounds amazing. I haven't heard the 810. Keep in mind Mesa cabs are tough but very heavy compared to much of the competition.
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As mentioned previously I did call mesa, the info is posted of their comments. I hadn't asked them if they would continue to service if due to failure of their needed upgrades past warranty, doubtful though I'm sure.

So funny about the totally mixed reviews on the PH1000, I am finding most of the poor reviews are from those who haven't played or experimented however I do get the drift on the negative aspects. I would love to have (2) 410's 610 or even an 810 as weight and ability to move it around isn't an issue, however I haven't found any of these around. One thing that has been mentioned from PH1000 owners is that they sound entirely different in close enclosures vs large venues where the audience in larger can here the depth of the 15" at a distance and punch of the 10's. I'll mostly be using it in outdoor settings. As mentioned I'll give it a try and if I don't like it I feel I can unload it locally without a problem.
 
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AXEnGEAR4j said:
As mentioned previously I did call mesa, the info is posted of their comments. I hadn't asked them if they would continue to service if due to failure of their needed upgrades past warranty, doubtful though I'm sure.
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I'd ask Mesa (again) about their out of warranty service. They will charge, and you may have to get in line behind warranty repairs.

AXEnGEAR4j said:
So funny about the totally mixed reviews on the PH1000,...that they sound entirely different in close ... vs large venues where the audience ... can hear the depth of the 15" at a distance and punch of the 10's...
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Ok, yes people say that because of the simple fact that the design of that cabinet pretty much guarantees that anyone standing near it but directly in front of it gets sound dramatically different (for better or worse) than those off-axis (to the side a few degrees). Those farther away but directly in front will get the whole band and more reflected sound that is venue dependent—so that is a total crap shoot.

The bottom line is that side-by side drivers do a bad job of evenly dispersing mid-range frequencies. It is hard to categorize this cab except to say the driver arrangement is likely to create dispersion problems and uneven spectra for listeners based on position. It has nothing to do with the size of the venue or the crowd or the size of the drivers for that matter.

In any case, I hope it works for you, and that you got a good price. I might suggest that once your finances have normalized that you consider getting a top-quality 115 or even 112 to use for rehearsal, smaller gigs, etc. Also, there is a lot of discussion of the M9 and M6 around here, so don't hesitate to raise questions if you think we can help. Rock on, Brah!
 
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Let's face it. Most big cabs sound pretty good within 15 feet, to the people on stage/in the front row. I have not heard positive testimonials about the PH1000 from anyone out where the audience is, or from people who have run the board while the bassist used one. Keep in mind that anyone who has bought one has a significant bias wanting to love it. Most people would not want to admit a mistake like that so the subconscious bias is apt to be heavy. That's my .02
 
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Jim Carr said:
In any case, I hope it works for you, and that you got a good price. I might suggest that once your finances have normalized that you consider getting a top-quality 115 or even 112 to use for rehearsal, smaller gigs, etc.
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For now I have a couple SWR Big Bens and A couple old RB-1 Peavey 2X15 folded horn's for practice and I'll give PH1000 a test this spring in an outdoor environment as planned, in the mean time keep my eyes open for a 610 or a couple 410's
 
#29
I have to make a comment about Mesa. I contacted them now several times about individual M9 amp issues. I always received a call back the same day, VERY thorough with explaining details and if one doesn't know they will give a direct line to someone who does and always leave with the comment "feel free to contact me back if you need more info".
Kudo's to Mesa and their customer support!
 
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