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SWR SM-900 or Eden WT800?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Landsharks, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Apr 15, 2012 #1
    Landsharks

    Landsharks

    Jul 24, 2009
    Oxford, MS
    I'm looking for a warm sounding amp with ample power. I'm currently using the amp out of a Peavey Databass and have a 5er Maple Cirrus and recently acquired a Peavey Patriot that I have added an active preamp. The Databass power I'm using sounds horrible through the cab I'm using. I have a 4-10 cab I built with Mesa speakers and horn. I know I can get a better sound through this cab and need some suggestions how to get a better sound. I am also considering a Peavey Alphabass head that I found for a good price.

    Thanks for the input.
     
  2. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    Dave W

    Dave W

    Mar 1, 2007
    Westchester, NY
    Why limit to only those two? For the sound you describe, the Eden by far. There are many other choices though.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2012 #3
    Landsharks

    Landsharks

    Jul 24, 2009
    Oxford, MS
    I'm open to suggestions to anything. I have just found a couple of deals on the ones listed.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2012 #4
    Dave W

    Dave W

    Mar 1, 2007
    Westchester, NY
    Do you have a price in mind?
     
  5. Apr 15, 2012 #5
    Landsharks

    Landsharks

    Jul 24, 2009
    Oxford, MS
    The amps I've mentioned are from $300-$500 used. $500 is
    about the most I can spend.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2012 #6
    TomB

    TomB Supporting Member

    Aug 24, 2007
    Vermont
    Eden & SWR are very different-sounding. Decide which sound you like better. Personally I find Eden by far the "warmer" of the two.
     
  7. Apr 15, 2012 #7
    prd004

    prd004

    Dec 3, 2010
    I would not use "warm" to describe the SWR sound at all. Out of those two I say try the Eden.
     
  8. Apr 15, 2012 #8
    Dave W

    Dave W

    Mar 1, 2007
    Westchester, NY
    Have you considered the Ampeg PF series? Both the PF350 and PF500 are within your price range.
     
  9. Apr 15, 2012 #9
    seansbrew

    seansbrew Supporting Member

    Oct 23, 2000
    Mesa AZ.
    Is there a local guitar shop that has these amps. If so it might be a good idea to take your cab down to compare heads.
     
  10. Apr 15, 2012 #10
    Ncognito

    Ncognito Inactive Commercial User

    Jan 8, 2002
    Hoffman Estates, Illinois
    Owner, Xsonics Bass Cabinets
    Eden all the way. Almost impossible to get a good sound out of the SM-900.
     
  11. Apr 15, 2012 #11
    Tim1

    Tim1

    Sep 9, 2005
    New Zealand
    I would hardly call an SM900 "warm sounding". The one I had was in and out of the repair shop and I was very thankfull to be rid of it.
     
  12. Apr 15, 2012 #12
    12bass

    12bass

    Jan 2, 2003
    Victoria, Canada
    Ten years ago I would have recommended the Eden... Now, I'd suggest looking into one of the newer Class D amps like the TH500, Shuttle 9.2, Streamliner 900, MB Fusion, MB800, etc.... (just a quick sampling, in no particular order)
     
  13. Apr 16, 2012 #13
    Son of Bovril

    Son of Bovril

    Feb 16, 2005
    Johannesburg, South Africa
    The eden is considered the "warmer" of the two here on TB and IME as well, although a Tech 21 VT bass pedal can warm up pretty much any amp if that is all you are looking for...