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[raal]

Not too rare (standard version), they share some evolutionary connection to the Bassman Pro Neo and a few other cabinets too.

Good to know, can you elaborate on the design similarities if there are any?

Can anyone that uses a Goliath recommend a lightweight 4x10 alternative? Thanks!

Great question

 

[agedhorse]

The drivers are similar, the basic design but the cosmetics are obviously very different.

 

[baxter_x]

Not too rare (standard version), they share some evolutionary connection to the Bassman Pro Neo and a few other cabinets too.

Very interesting, I always thought there was things in common between those designs. And that's probably why my 810 sounds very much like the Goliath 3 I was used to playing.

 

[rbernat]

Does anyone know if there a difference between the Bassman Pro Neo 410 and the non-Pro version?

 

[Jim C]

Thanks, Jim C. Yes, the Golight. I would probably like the regular version, as I think the Marcus Miller version doesn't have a port, so it would have less bottom. I've been looking for one. There's got to be other, less hard to find options.

I picked the MM version as it was the easy link to find.
You will be surprised at how hard these are to buy.
I've only seen three on the used market and they were going for big money.

 

[rbernat]

I'll keep looking

 

[agedhorse]

Does anyone know if there a difference between the Bassman Pro Neo 410 and the non-Pro version?

The Bassman 410H used a ceramic driver, iirc it was sealed, and lower power handling with lower sensitivity.

 

[rbernat]

The Bassman 410H used a ceramic driver, iirc it was sealed, and lower power handling with lower sensitivity.

Thanks!

 

[J-phatt]

Question about the

SWR SM-400 S​

How do you use the crossover jacks? Are those power amp outputs?
Also could someone describe the function of the Aural Enhancer?

 

[iriegnome]

Question about the

SWR SM-400 S​

How do you use the crossover jacks? Are those power amp outputs?
Also could someone describe the function of the Aural Enhancer?

HIGH AND LOW OUT JACKS The Crossover "High" and "Low" out jacks have been provided for bi-amping capabilities. Present at the "Low" jack are all frequencies below the point set by the Frequency Control. Present at the "High" jack are all frequencies above the point set by the crossover or Frequency Control. All patching from these jacks should be done with shielded cable.

Using the SM-400S for Bi-Amping
Using high quality shielded cable, run a patch from the "Low" out jack into the "Left" stereo effects return jack and a patch from the "High" out jack to the "Right" stereo effects jack. Next, make sure the Power Amp Assign switch is in the "Stereo" position. Now, hook up your low frequency speakers to the "Left" speaker output jack and your high frequency speakers to the "Right" speaker output jack. Correct levels or balance between highs and lows can be achieved with the "Balance· control located on the front panel.
The SM-4005 can be used for amplifying just the low or high frequencies! To accomplish this, run a patch from either the high or low crossover out jacks to the "Mono" effects return. Switch the Power Amp Assign switch to "Bridge" and use the banana jack for your speakers.

AURAL ENHANCER The Aural Enhancer was developed to help bring out the fundamental notes of the bass guitar and give a resulting frequency response similar to that used for recording the bass in the studio. This effect becomes more radical as the control is turned to maximum. The result is a more "transparent" sound and is especially noticeable with a slap style technique of playing.

 

[iriegnome]

Those were obviously from a user manual for the SM-400, but I do believe the 400s was exactly the same, but with a 100w power increase which then turned into the SM500
SM-400s Owners Manual

 

[agedhorse]

Be sure you are using a bi-amp capable cabinet and it's set up for biamp mode, otherwise you can damage your amp in pretty much "an instant".

 

[pepj]

I used 2 cabs. A 210 and a 12" Sub.
Was not worth the effort so ran in bridged mode after that into a Goliath ll.

 

[J-phatt]

HIGH AND LOW OUT JACKS The Crossover "High" and "Low" out jacks have been provided for bi-amping capabilities. Present at the "Low" jack are all frequencies below the point set by the Frequency Control. Present at the "High" jack are all frequencies above the point set by the crossover or Frequency Control. All patching from these jacks should be done with shielded cable.

Using the SM-400S for Bi-Amping
Using high quality shielded cable, run a patch from the "Low" out jack into the "Left" stereo effects return jack and a patch from the "High" out jack to the "Right" stereo effects jack. Next, make sure the Power Amp Assign switch is in the "Stereo" position. Now, hook up your low frequency speakers to the "Left" speaker output jack and your high frequency speakers to the "Right" speaker output jack. Correct levels or balance between highs and lows can be achieved with the "Balance· control located on the front panel.
The SM-4005 can be used for amplifying just the low or high frequencies! To accomplish this, run a patch from either the high or low crossover out jacks to the "Mono" effects return. Switch the Power Amp Assign switch to "Bridge" and use the banana jack for your speakers.

AURAL ENHANCER The Aural Enhancer was developed to help bring out the fundamental notes of the bass guitar and give a resulting frequency response similar to that used for recording the bass in the studio. This effect becomes more radical as the control is turned to maximum. The result is a more "transparent" sound and is especially noticeable with a slap style technique of playing.

A big ‘thank you’ for this. The manual is hard to find. So the Crossover outs are line level (preamp) outs that need to go into the power amp ins (effects loop return). By ‘high quality shielded cable they mean single conductor (T/S) patch cable?

 

[iriegnome]

I have started to sell my SWR gear. I have a 1986 SM400, a 2003 Bass 750, and a 1988 Bass Monitor still available. I am in no hurry to sell any of it, but they are all available. Send me a message.

 

[fretno]

I’ve been thinking about letting go of my amplite which is basically new in the box. I just think I’ll regret it, but I never use it and it’s awesome. Just thinking out loud. Hmmm.

 

[DaveDoBassGood]

I've had this SM-400S for a little while. I've been playing SWR for about 18 years. I recently got an Ashdown head and have since quietly retired the SWR. I love the way it sounds, but it just doesn't have the "oomph" I get from the Ashdown. It's a hell of a head, though!