SWR vs Eden Combo

I'd say it's a toss-up. I like Eden gear in general, but I've played a Super Redhead, and may have even preferred it over the Metro. I think the Metro will put out more power than The Redhead when an extension cab is added ... 600 watts vs. 450 for the SWR. You're gonna do fine either way.

 

Shumph, I own a Metro. You can't go wrong with either one.

The Metro is louder, and has a little more versatility with the choice of solid state pre or tube, and the semiparametric tone controls, but I like the tone of the Super Redhead a little more.

 

...someone call me???


Shumph, why not just drive over and audition them both?? They are sitting on the floor next to each other at BC. No better way to decide than for you to actually A/B them with your bass, ears, and hands. Making a decision like this, I'd say it's worth the drive time involved. What's a couple hours of driving versus years of playing through the RIGHT amp? PM me and let me know if you decide to stop by, ok?

 

I'm with the other guys - it's hard to make a bad choice on this one. Both are terrific combos. I would go with the Eden only because I'm an Eden guy and generally prefer Eden tone to SWR...but that's me.

 

I like the Metro. It is louder (has the potential to go to [email protected]), it has two preamps (one tube and one solid state) that you can use a footswitch (included in the package) to switch between the preamps on the fly (the Redhead does not have this feature), each preamp in the Metro has its own effects loop, and the Metro has a deeper bass response IMO.

Yet, this is only the result of my research. Your ears will be your best tools in deciding which combo you will decide to buy. Try them out if you can.

 

I would add that both are excellent representatives of their brand. If you like SWR's pro line, you'll probably like the redhead. Same of the Metro. As mentioned, both are excellent.

Chas

 

I talked to a guy yesterday that said he's had nothing but trouble from his Redhead (the amp). I don't claim to know anything about either of them personally.

I prefer blondes anyway.....

 

I went through the same process about 6 mos. ago. I ended up with a pair of eden 210XLTs and a head, but I digress. I found that the redhead was a little too "sterile" for my tastes. Don't ask me to explain it technically. I really don't think I can. The eden had a bit more growl and beef than the redhead (again, IMO). They both kicked major butt though. I agree with Mark in that they represent their product lines well. If you can't try the combos, at least compare SWR and Eden gear.

 

i, personally would go with the redhead. i like the tone a little better but the eden is also very nice. i would definately go and A/B the two before i buy one. i have a silverado special which i would recommend giving a try as well.

its up to you man. give em a try.

 

Hey S -

Don't be so darn shy in the shop, you really should have A/B'd both amps cranked up. Trust me, you got nothin' to be embarassed about, you should hear some of the guys that come in loud & proud! Glad you're happy with your choice, I'm seriously considering the Metro as an option myself.

As for the smell, yeah, that's the glue. Once it's been out of the box for a few weeks, it'll mellow out. The more fresh air you can expose it to (lucky for us the weather in FL is really nice for open windows right now) the faster that nasty formaldahyde kinda smell will go away.

Glad you had a good experience at the shop again, we do our best to get people hooked up with the gear they want, not what we want them to get. Next time though, try not to beat me up so bad, ok??? I'm gonna be bruised for a week after the deal you got out of us!!!

 

Pick that one up at GC, Gard?